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Columbiair A-43 Cherokee

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When all of the A-36 Apache's were converted to P-51 B's, the Army Air Corp needed a new ground attack aircraft. They turned to Columbiair. This is the prototype.

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 41.6ft (12.7m)
  • Length 32.0ft (9.7m)
  • Height 13.2ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 11,550lbs (5,239kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,931lbs (6,319kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.241
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 4.306
  • Wing Loading 22.7lbs/ft2 (110.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 614.2ft2 (57.1m2)
  • Drag Points 5573

Parts

  • Number of Parts 169
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 845