The P-59 Airacomet was the first fighter jet used by the United states military. It never saw action, as its performance was either less than or equal to most propeller driven fighters in active service at the time. However, it paved the way for future jet fighter developement. It is armed with 4 wing guns.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 24.3ft (7.4m)
- Length 21.3ft (6.5m)
- Height 8.5ft (2.6m)
- Empty Weight 4,185lbs (1,898kg)
- Loaded Weight 4,739lbs (2,149kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.422
- Wing Loading 35.3lbs/ft2 (172.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 134.4ft2 (12.5m2)
- Drag Points 1556
Parts
- Number of Parts 50
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 241
