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Curtiss Wright XP-55 Ascender

105k RailfanEthan  8.4 years ago

Nicknamed by U.S. Pilots in World War Two as the "Ass Ender" (for obvious reasons), this airplane was known for its uncontrollable aero design. Hope you enjoy my recreation of a barely known push plane!

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 18.2ft (5.5m)
  • Length 22.0ft (6.7m)
  • Height 8.5ft (2.6m)
  • Empty Weight 2,158lbs (979kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,446lbs (1,563kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.29
  • Wing Loading 39.4lbs/ft2 (192.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 87.5ft2 (8.1m2)
  • Drag Points 1231

Parts

  • Number of Parts 38
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 199
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    5,502 one

    I've heard aboutt it

    8.4 years ago
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    @Glaceon
    A few test models were released, being tested both in wind tunnels and real life. There was only 3 models (I think) produced, one of which crashed and killed civilians.

    8.4 years ago
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    4,164 Glaceon

    Um... How was It named that by so many If It never went into production?

    8.4 years ago
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    Fixed desc, @ACMECo1940

    8.4 years ago
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    19.5k ACMECo1940

    It's ender not sender

    8.4 years ago