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P-88 Lynx

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The P-88 Lynx is a late 1930s era attack aircraft modeled after the Breda 88 that flew for the Kingdom of italy in the second world war. The P-88 is equpied with four foward facing .50 caliber machine guns used for strafing light ground targets or attacking fighters. Positioned behind the cockpit there is a pair of .30 caliber defensive guns on a swiveling mount (AG 7) controled by the rear gunner. Two powerful 1300HP radial engines power the Lynx, one slung under each wing in thier large nacelles, the main landing gear is also housed in the engine nacelles, with a small tail wheel to finish off the tail dragging layout. Four 100LB bombs are held under the wings for added ground attack potental and the abality to take out heaver targets like tanks or bunkers.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 62.9ft (19.2m)
  • Length 44.1ft (13.4m)
  • Height 13.1ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 12,370lbs (5,611kg)
  • Loaded Weight 16,551lbs (7,507kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.157
  • Wing Loading 15.9lbs/ft2 (77.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,043.4ft2 (96.9m2)
  • Drag Points 12845

Parts

  • Number of Parts 319
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 1,089