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Curtiss XP-31 ''Swift''

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The swift was Curtiss' response to the "Peashooter", it had the first enclosed cockpit and was also the last fighter to have a fixed landing gear, though it had no real advantages over the P-26, and was not accepted (trim needed)

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 37.1ft (11.3m)
  • Length 30.2ft (9.2m)
  • Height 14.0ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 4,831lbs (2,191kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,909lbs (3,587kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.126
  • Wing Loading 30.1lbs/ft2 (147.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 262.4ft2 (24.4m2)
  • Drag Points 4433

Parts

  • Number of Parts 107
  • Control Surfaces 11
  • Performance Cost 380