by Republic Aviation Corporation.
All performance data is for "Combat Gross Weight" which means a full internal ammunition load and a full internal fuel load. This is different than "Normal Gross Weight" which is the maximum weight in which the aircraft can be maneuvered to its design load factor. The "N" has a massive internal fuel capacity of 570 gallons.
A full internal ammunition and fuel load in an "N" model weighs 5,332lbs.
The "N" model would thus carry an additional 2,500lbs (2,499lbs) of fuel over and above the "M" model (under circumstances where the ammunition load is the maximum) in "Combat Gross Weight" configuration.
Empty Weight: 10,998lbs.
Combat Gross Weight: 16,330lbs.
Powerplant: A.C. Designation is R-2800-73.
Model is R-2800-TSC2G.
Mfg. Spec is A-8088-C
Weight of engine dry is 2,336lbs.
Oil tank capacity is 40 gallons
Propeller is 13' in diameter and weighs 565lbs.
"The following performance data is at WEP and at "Combat Gross Weight" of 16,330lbs"
Take off over 50ft obstacle (flaps retracted) is 6,030ft. (Loaded at maximum take off weight of 21,198lbs)
There are no sea level climb figures provided. The altitude markers are 5,000ft, 15,000ft and 28,000ft.
Rate of Climb at 5,000ft: 2,950ft/min
Rate of Climb at 15,000ft: 2,600ft/min
Rate of Climb at 28,000ft: 1,600ft/min
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The "N" model's wing loading in "Normal Gross Weight" is 43lbs.
Armor protection around the pilot was as follows:
Armor plate - Bottom/Rear - 1/4" from the bottom of the seat up to the shoulders
Armor plate - Rear - 3/8" for head
Armor plate - Front 3/8"
Bulletproof Glass - 1-1/2" set at 39.5 degree angle
And the "N" model had an automatic pilot.
*edited out "M" model preformance to make post shorter.
