Auto Credit Based on McChezborger's P-65 WIP2
In late 1942, a new batch of fighters came out to fill In the roles of the P-53. Three were used. The P-59 was built, used to replace it In the fighter role. The P-41 was built as a long range escort fighter. And the P-65 was to be build as a night fighter. It was used specifically to take down heavily armored bomber aircraft. Yet, during the late period of the Korean War, it attack capabilities were discovered, so it was refitted with a new engine and put to use. It was retired in 1970.
Left: A P-65 flies at an air show, 1973
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor P-65 WIP2
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 53.9ft (16.4m)
- Length 47.8ft (14.6m)
- Height 12.1ft (3.7m)
- Empty Weight 8,153lbs (3,698kg)
- Loaded Weight 10,247lbs (4,647kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 2.654
- Wing Loading 27.1lbs/ft2 (132.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 377.7ft2 (35.1m2)
- Drag Points 4158
Parts
- Number of Parts 204
- Control Surfaces 3
- Performance Cost 1,046
