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Bell YFM-1 Airacuda

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The Bell YFM-1 Airacuda was an American heavy fighter aircraft, developed by the Bell Aircraft Corporation during the mid-1930s. It was the first military aircraft produced by Bell. Originally designated the "Bell Model 1," the Airacuda first flew on 1 September 1937. The Airacuda was marked by bold design advances and considerable flaws that eventually grounded the aircraft

General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 80.4ft (24.5m)
  • Length 46.5ft (14.2m)
  • Height 15.5ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 10,934lbs (4,959kg)
  • Loaded Weight 14,446lbs (6,552kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.138
  • Wing Loading 18.2lbs/ft2 (89.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 792.7ft2 (73.6m2)
  • Drag Points 11894

Parts

  • Number of Parts 139
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 639