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Offline skymimo

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XP-56 Black Bullet
« on: September 15, 2008, 06:53:41 AM »
Type:           single-seat fighter
Crew:           1
Armament:       four .50 cal machine guns in the nose
                two 20mm cannon in the nose

Specifications:
        Length:         27' 6"
        Height:         11' 0"
        Wingspan:       42' 6"
        Wing area:      306 sq. ft
        Empty Weight:   8700 lb
        Max Weight:     12,145 lb max at takeoff

Propulsion:
        No. of Engines: 1
        Powerplant:     Pratt & Whitney R-2800-29 18-cylinder
        Horsepower:     2000 hp

Performance (manufacturer's estimates):
        Range:          445 miles
        Cruise Speed:   N/A
        Max Speed:      465 mph at 25,000 ft
        Ceiling:        33,000 ft  :aok :aok :aok :aok

Offline thndregg

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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #1 on: September 15, 2008, 07:25:44 AM »
You fail to mention service/combat years. No.
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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #2 on: September 15, 2008, 07:50:23 AM »
It was an experimental aircraft that failed miserably for Northrop.  It was deemed "not air worthy" by Northrup.
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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #3 on: September 15, 2008, 09:47:10 AM »
It was an experimental aircraft that failed miserably for Northrop.  It was deemed "not air worthy" by Northrup.

And with that sir, you are pwned!  :aok
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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #4 on: September 15, 2008, 09:49:11 AM »
ooo, skuzzy burned him personally. Ouch  :O!

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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #5 on: September 15, 2008, 09:50:15 AM »
The X gives it away.
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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #6 on: September 15, 2008, 10:52:10 AM »
It was an experimental aircraft that failed miserably for Northrop.  It was deemed "not air worthy" by Northrup.

*bows to Skuzzy's all-mighty knowledge*

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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #7 on: September 15, 2008, 11:02:17 AM »
It was an experimental aircraft that failed miserably for Northrop.  It was deemed "not air worthy" by Northrup.
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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #8 on: September 15, 2008, 11:27:18 AM »
I find it amazing how many people quote skuzzy in the threads he replies in, yet doesn't lock.
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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #9 on: September 15, 2008, 12:55:08 PM »
I find it amazing how many people quote skuzzy in the threads he replies in, yet doesn't lock.
Perhaps because it's rare for him to take off his administrator hat and participate in a thread. Not quite "burning bush", but rare nonetheless.
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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #10 on: September 15, 2008, 01:08:21 PM »
You should learn to make terrains. Plenty of posts in that region of the B.B.s. :D
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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #11 on: September 15, 2008, 02:00:06 PM »
XP-56 Black Bullet
You fail at posting
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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #12 on: September 15, 2008, 02:06:31 PM »
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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #13 on: October 01, 2008, 07:57:35 PM »
u didint post a pic

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Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
« Reply #14 on: October 01, 2008, 11:01:27 PM »