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Curtiss XP-71

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The Curtiss XP-71 was a 1941 proposal for an American advanced heavy escort fighter aircraft. the XP-71 was powered by two Pratt & Whitney R-4360 Wasp Major radial engines each driving a set of pusher contra-rotating propellers. it is armed with a single 75mm autocannons and twin 37mm autocannons. The major role for the aircraft was to act as an "escort" fighter to protect heavy bombers that would have to operate over occupied Europe even if Britain was conquered.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 48.6ft (14.8m)
  • Length 42.4ft (12.9m)
  • Height 14.0ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 7,603lbs (3,448kg)
  • Loaded Weight 16,574lbs (7,518kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.416
  • Wing Loading 45.2lbs/ft2 (220.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 366.8ft2 (34.1m2)
  • Drag Points 3550

Parts

  • Number of Parts 58
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 408