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Douglas P-173 Cormorant

133 Medicman11  8.8 years ago

Developed shortly after 1947, the Cormorant was a Marine VTOL fighter designed to combat newer Japanese aircraft. With it's two two offensive MGs and attached rocket pods, the Cormorant represents a whole new turning point for vertical takeoff aircraft.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 37.1ft (11.3m)
  • Length 24.3ft (7.4m)
  • Height 10.4ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 7,859lbs (3,565kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,220lbs (5,089kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.403
  • Wing Loading 94.9lbs/ft2 (463.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 118.2ft2 (11.0m2)
  • Drag Points 1894

Parts

  • Number of Parts 36
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 262