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Blackburn Skua

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The Blackburn B-24 Skua was a carrier-based low-wing, two-seater, single-radial engine aircraft operated by the British Fleet Air Arm which combined the functions of a dive bomber and fighter. It was designed in the mid-1930s and saw service in the early part of the Second World War. It took its name from the sea bird.

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 46.2ft (14.1m)
  • Length 35.3ft (10.8m)
  • Height 14.1ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 4,655lbs (2,111kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,829lbs (2,644kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.171
  • Wing Loading 26.3lbs/ft2 (128.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 222.0ft2 (20.6m2)
  • Drag Points 3032

Parts

  • Number of Parts 129
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 613