Lockheed xfv
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The American Lockheed XFV (sometimes referred to as theSalmon)[1] [N 1] was an experimental tailsitter prototype aircraft built byLockheed in the early 1950s to demonstrate the operation of a vertical takeoff and landing fighter for protecting convoys (Wikipedia)
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 44.1ft (13.5m)
- Length 32.8ft (10.0m)
- Height 16.6ft (5.1m)
- Empty Weight 4,475lbs (2,029kg)
- Loaded Weight 19,719lbs (8,944kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.202
- Wing Loading 70.6lbs/ft2 (344.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 279.1ft2 (25.9m2)
- Drag Points 2746
Parts
- Number of Parts 45
- Control Surfaces 10
- Performance Cost 358