The C-10 Penguin was designed with the purpose of being a cheap, easy to maintain reserve fighter for coastal air bases. The plane’s small size and high manoeuverability made it perfect for short range dog-fights, however, the low top speed and lack of heavy armament made it very unappealing to most pilots. Despite these drawbacks, the aircraft was able to hold its own against multiple P-51 Mustangs during a bombing run over London during WW2.
Specifications
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 24.5ft (7.5m)
- Length 21.9ft (6.7m)
- Height 7.4ft (2.3m)
- Empty Weight 1,875lbs (850kg)
- Loaded Weight 2,221lbs (1,007kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.45
- Wing Loading 10.7lbs/ft2 (52.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 207.9ft2 (19.3m2)
- Drag Points 1541
Parts
- Number of Parts 46
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 201
