Two big prpblems with the design:
1. The engines were underpowered at a claimed 1,350 hp each (and did not deliver that much) for the weight of the aircraft. Now if it had 2,300 hp Griffon 89's with counter rotating props:eek:
There was some talk of adapting the plane to turbojet/jet power, but nothing came of it. (or so I read)
2. There was no threat that called for developing and building it. The Axis just did not have a high alt heavy bomber force in use against the U.S. that needed to be stopped. No need for a thing, don't build it.
Weight empty 17,745l bs
Weight loaded 22,114 lbs
Wing area 414 sq ft
Range 2,385 miles
the low power gave
Top speed 405 mph
Max climb 2,600 fpm
Now for real fun check out the Consolidated-Vultee XP-81:D
Six 20mm cannon
Top speed of 507 mph at 30,000 feet
Top speed of 478 mph at sea level
Range 2,500 miles
Or even the built and flown in '44 XP-72
Four 37mm cannon (for the ordered 100 P-72's)
5,280 fpm climb
490 (510 by some sources) mph top speed
