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Republic P-43 Lancer
Technical Information

Background
The Republic P-43 Lancer was a fighter aircraft developed from the Seversky P-35. Designed by the Seversky Aircraft Company that was renamed Republic in 1939 and ordered by the U.S. Army Air Corps (USAAC).

Production
A total of 272 were built between 1940-1941.
Technical Details (P-43A)
Crew  One (Pilot)
Engine  1 × Pratt & Whitney R-1830-49 14-cylinder air-cooled radial piston engine driving a three bladed propeller
Wingspan  36'
Length  28' 6"
Height  14'
Maximum Speed  356 mph at 20,000'
Range  650 miles
Armament  4 x Browning .50 caliber M2 machine guns


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