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Thomas-Morse XP-13 Viper

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The Thomas-Morse XP-13 was a fighter built for the USAAC powered by a 600 hp. Curtiss Chieftain engine.

In-game flight characteristics

The XP-13 as built has a kilogram excess from the real-life gross weight. It is powered by the H-1640 engine providing 600 horsepower gaining her maximum speed of 274 km/h TAS at 2,100 meters as tested, and has 241 km/h TAS at 70% cruise.
Its takeoff characteristics was favorable, but weight distribution problems plagues its landing performance moderately, and had an abysmal climb rate at cruise (4.5 ms).

Other variations

[Alternate fictional livery with R-1340]

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 28.0ft (8.5m)
  • Length 23.4ft (7.1m)
  • Height 9.1ft (2.8m)
  • Empty Weight 2,330lbs (1,057kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,259lbs (1,478kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.184
  • Wing Loading 20.2lbs/ft2 (98.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 161.6ft2 (15.0m2)
  • Drag Points 3842

Parts

  • Number of Parts 362
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,141