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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)

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • 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