Douglas XP-48

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P-48
Type Fighter
Manufacturer Douglas Aircraft
Status Cancelled
Number built None

The Douglas XP-48 was a small lightweight fighter designed in 1939. Intended to be powered by a Ranger SGV-770 engine, the contract was cancelled before construction of a prototype could begin due to concerns about the projected performance of the aircraft.

[edit] Specifications (XP-48)

Orthographic projection of XP-48

General characteristics

  • Crew: One
  • Length: 21 ft 9 in (6.63 m)
  • Wingspan: 32 ft 0 in (9.75 m)
  • Height: 9 ft (2.74 m)
  • Powerplant: 1× Ranger SGV-770 inverted vee engine, 525 hp (392 kW)

Performance

Armament

  • 1x .30 cal (7.62 mm) machine gun and 1x .50 cal (12.7 mm) machine gun

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