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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