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XF2R Dark Shark

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The Ryan XF2R Dark Shark was an American experimental aircraft built for the United States Navy that combined turboprop and turbojet propulsion. It was based on Ryan Aeronautical's earlier FR Fireball, but replaced the Fireball's piston engine with a turboprop engine.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 39.7ft (12.1m)
  • Length 36.1ft (11.0m)
  • Height 14.1ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 576lbs (261kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,831lbs (4,006kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.381
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.339
  • Wing Loading 61.9lbs/ft2 (302.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 142.6ft2 (13.3m2)
  • Drag Points 3117

Parts

  • Number of Parts 96
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 424