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Boeing XF8B-1

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AG-1 to release bombs. The XF8B-1 was an American fighter/bomber based on the F8F Bearcat, designed by Boeing just after WWII. It used a very modern design, utilizing contra-rotating propellors driven by a 3000HP radial engine. It never entered service.

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 34.0ft (10.4m)
  • Length 28.3ft (8.6m)
  • Height 11.2ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight 5,100lbs (2,313kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,347lbs (2,425kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.374
  • Wing Loading 28.8lbs/ft2 (140.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 185.5ft2 (17.2m2)
  • Drag Points 3703

Parts

  • Number of Parts 65
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 376