The P-220-I Cheetah is an expiermental rocket/pisrton powered hybrid interceptor. A standard 1000HP inline engine is mounted at the nose of the aircraft, and a rocket engine with 5,620 pounds of thrust mounted on the belly of the aircraft. The rocket motor (AG-1) is used to climb to intercept enemy bombers, and then can be turned off once there to conserve fuel. Two 37MM cannons give the Cheetah the prefect quick strike capablity for taking down mutiple bombers before having to return to the base.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 45.7ft (13.9m)
- Length 40.2ft (12.3m)
- Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 8,933lbs (4,052kg)
- Loaded Weight 11,194lbs (5,077kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.003
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.089
- Wing Loading 29.8lbs/ft2 (145.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 375.2ft2 (34.9m2)
- Drag Points 2925
Parts
- Number of Parts 61
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 266
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