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Tempest Interceptor

39.1k Weaverfish  7.7 years ago

[Part of my scaled WW2 series - All aircraft built to scale, with accurate weights, speeds and flight characteristics to the original.]

The fastest low altitude propeller fighter of the war, Tempests were deployed in the interception of Germany's newest war technologies; Me262 fighter jets and V-1 flying bombs.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 34.2ft (10.4m)
  • Length 26.5ft (8.1m)
  • Height 10.5ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 3,855lbs (1,748kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,951lbs (2,245kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.403
  • Wing Loading 17.3lbs/ft2 (84.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 285.8ft2 (26.5m2)
  • Drag Points 1167

Parts

  • Number of Parts 50
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 321