NORTHROP P-61 BLACK WIDOW

 

Origin:

United States of America

Type:

Long-range twin-engine night fighter

Engine:

(P-61B-20-NO)

Two 1,492 kw (2,000 hp) Pratt & Whitney R-2800-65 Double Wasp 18-cylinder two-row air-cooled radial engines

Specifications:

  • Wingspan: 20.14 m (66 ft 0¾ in)
  • Length: 15.11 m (49 ft 7 in)
  • Height: 4.47 m (14 ft 8 in)
  • Wing area: 61.53 m² (662.36 sq ft)
  • Max speed at sea level: 531 km/h (330 mph)
  • Max speed at 6,095 m (20,000 ft): 589 km/h (362 mph)
  • Initial rate of climb: 637 m/min (2,090 ft/min)
  • Time to climb to 6,095 m (20,000 ft): 12 mins
  • Range at max continuous power at 483 km/h (300 mph) at 3,050 m (10,000 ft): 579 km (360 miles)
  • Range at long-range cruising power at 368 km/h (229 mph) at 3,050 m (10,000 ft): 2,172 km (1,350 miles)
  • Empty weight: 10,637 kg (23,450 lb)
  • Normal loaded weight: 13,471 kg (29,700 lb)

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