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Title: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: skymimo 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
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: thndregg on September 15, 2008, 07:25:44 AM: You fail to mention service/combat years. No.
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: Skuzzy 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.
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: macleod01 on September 15, 2008, 09:47:10 AM: Quote from: Skuzzy 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.

And with that sir, you are pwned! :aok
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: MjTalon on September 15, 2008, 09:49:11 AM: ooo, skuzzy burned him personally. Ouch :O!
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: Spikes on September 15, 2008, 09:50:15 AM: The X gives it away.
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: Latrobe on September 15, 2008, 10:52:10 AM: Quote from: Skuzzy 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.

*bows to Skuzzy's all-mighty knowledge*
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: Cthulhu on September 15, 2008, 11:02:17 AM: Quote from: Skuzzy 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.
"And after the thunder of the Almighty's voice subsided, the poor n00b found his idea forever banished to /dev/null." :D
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: Denholm 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.
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: Cthulhu on September 15, 2008, 12:55:08 PM: Quote from: Denholm 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.
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.
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: Denholm 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
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: Pannono on September 15, 2008, 02:00:06 PM: Quote from: skymimo on September 15, 2008, 06:53:41 AM
XP-56 Black Bullet
You fail at posting
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: glock89 on September 15, 2008, 02:06:31 PM: Quote from: Pannono on September 15, 2008, 02:00:06 PM
You fail at posting
F- :mad:
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: black heart1 on October 01, 2008, 07:57:35 PM: u didint post a pic
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: skymimo on October 01, 2008, 11:01:27 PM: Quote from: glock89 on September 15, 2008, 02:06:31 PM
F- :mad:
B- :rofl
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: Saxman on October 02, 2008, 12:45:47 AM: (http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/en/1/15/Northrop_XP-56_Black_Bullet%2C_First_Aircraft.jpg)
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: acesandeights on October 02, 2008, 07:28:17 AM: failed :rofl
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: JHerne on October 02, 2008, 10:02:35 AM: Like some of your ideas have been any better...

Be very careful when throwing stones... :mad:
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: Rich46yo on October 02, 2008, 11:32:31 AM: Great, another obnoxious little rocket rat ship to collide into bombers with. Just what we need.
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: NEARY on October 02, 2008, 08:35:45 PM: hmmmm well the idea really isn't that bad.
i agree we do not need it at all in anyway possible

but we shouldn't trash him for giving his opinion.
Title: Re: XP-56 Black Bullet
Post by: LLogann on October 02, 2008, 11:43:45 PM: Hey now.......

..... I just added a post to my count! :rock

Somebody mentioned rocket, it wasn't, just a rear mount engine, and as Spikes says...... the X is a dead give away.