The XF-56 Midget was an Experimental Micro-Fighter developed by Northrop Corporation in the late 1940s. It was designed to be able to be deployed from the most remote locations on short runways. The project was cancelled in 1952 due to issues with stability as a by-product of it’s small size.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 35.8ft (10.9m)
- Length 18.6ft (5.7m)
- Height 9.8ft (3.0m)
- Empty Weight 4,262lbs (1,933kg)
- Loaded Weight 5,303lbs (2,405kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.271
- Wing Loading 41.1lbs/ft2 (200.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 129.2ft2 (12.0m2)
- Drag Points 3116
Parts
- Number of Parts 68
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 315
