Douglas XP-48
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| P-48 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighter |
| Manufacturer | Douglas Aircraft |
| Status | Cancelled |
| Number built | None |
The Douglas XP-48 was a small lightweight fighter designed in 1939. Intended to be powered by a Ranger SGV-770 engine, the contract was cancelled before construction of a prototype could begin due to concerns about the projected performance of the aircraft.
[edit] Specifications (XP-48)
General characteristics
- Crew: One
- Length: 21 ft 9 in (6.63 m)
- Wingspan: 32 ft 0 in (9.75 m)
- Height: 9 ft (2.74 m)
- Powerplant: 1× Ranger SGV-770 inverted vee engine, 525 hp (392 kW)
Performance
Armament
- 1x .30 cal (7.62 mm) machine gun and 1x .50 cal (12.7 mm) machine gun
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