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XP-67 Moonbat II

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The McDonnell XP-67 "Bat" or "Moonbat" was a prototype for a twin-engine, long-range, single-seat interceptor aircraft for the United States Army Air Forces. Although the design was conceptually advanced, it was beset by numerous problems and never approached its anticipated level of performance.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 61.3ft (18.7m)
  • Length 48.0ft (14.6m)
  • Height 17.2ft (5.2m)
  • Empty Weight 14,695lbs (6,665kg)
  • Loaded Weight 16,429lbs (7,452kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.608
  • Wing Loading 31.1lbs/ft2 (152.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 527.7ft2 (49.0m2)
  • Drag Points 11124

Parts

  • Number of Parts 83
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 409