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Convair XFY Pogo

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Note: USE THE POWER OF THE TRIM!!!!

History:
The Convair XFY Pogo tail-sitter was an experiment in vertical takeoff and landing. The Pogo had delta wings and three-bladed contra-rotating propellerspowered by a 5,500 hp (4,100 kW) Allison YT40-A-6 turboprop engine. It was intended to be a high-performance fighter aircraft capable of operating from small warships. Landing the XFY-1 was difficult, as the pilot had to look over his shoulder while carefully working the throttle to land.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 18.9ft (5.8m)
  • Length 16.8ft (5.1m)
  • Height 24.3ft (7.4m)
  • Empty Weight 5,250lbs (2,381kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,453lbs (3,381kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.268
  • Wing Loading 35.7lbs/ft2 (174.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 208.6ft2 (19.4m2)
  • Drag Points 16246

Parts

  • Number of Parts 120
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 370