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P-61 Black Widow

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The Northrop P-61 Black Widow was an american night fighter during WWII, specifically designed for night operations on the Pacific theater. The mass production started in 1943 and the plane was retired from service in 1954.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 35.8ft (10.9m)
  • Length 26.1ft (8.0m)
  • Height 7.3ft (2.2m)
  • Empty Weight 4,078lbs (1,850kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,605lbs (2,542kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.801
  • Wing Loading 25.3lbs/ft2 (123.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 221.3ft2 (20.6m2)
  • Drag Points 2085

Parts

  • Number of Parts 58
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 252