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Tucker XP-57 "Peashooter"

30.0k Dumpworks  7.1 years ago

This was a part of a small series of lighteeight fighters developed in case resource shortages with a similar design to Bell's P-39 Aircobra and Light Aluminum skin it was rated for 300+ mph but financial problems slowed development and by the time was ready the USAAC was looking for more heavier modern fighters

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 69.8ft (21.3m)
  • Length 54.8ft (16.7m)
  • Height 19.3ft (5.9m)
  • Empty Weight 9,468lbs (4,294kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,594lbs (7,073kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.72
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.064
  • Wing Loading 23.2lbs/ft2 (113.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 671.3ft2 (62.4m2)
  • Drag Points 6759

Parts

  • Number of Parts 114
  • Control Surfaces 14
  • Performance Cost 477