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FTFC'18 WWII Vought V-173 "Flying Pancake" by Sir Fly
DTFB Flying Pancake Mk. I
DTFB Flying Pancake Mk. II
History:
The Vought V- 173 was a prototype fighter designed during the second world war. The aircraft was developed for the XF5U "Flying Flapjack" program. The plane was developed very slowly during the war and unfortunately was shelved as the war came to a close and jet fighters stole the show in the Research and Development community. However, the concepts and theories that were incorporated into the design were proven and the plane was essentially revolutionary. Without wings the airframe was so stable and structurally secure that it could handle much higher g loads and heavier armament.
Aircraft Specs:
Crew: 1
Propulsion: 2x Continental A-80 4 cylinder (80 hp each); 2x 16.5 ft diameter, 3 bladed wooden propellers
"Wing"-span: 23' 4"
Length: 27'
Max speed: 138 mph (about as slow as a biplane)
Rate of Climb: 5,000 ft per minute
Armament: None (prototype)
DTFB Flying Pancake Mk. I
DTFB Flying Pancake Mk. II
History:
The Vought V- 173 was a prototype fighter designed during the second world war. The aircraft was developed for the XF5U "Flying Flapjack" program. The plane was developed very slowly during the war and unfortunately was shelved as the war came to a close and jet fighters stole the show in the Research and Development community. However, the concepts and theories that were incorporated into the design were proven and the plane was essentially revolutionary. Without wings the airframe was so stable and structurally secure that it could handle much higher g loads and heavier armament.
Aircraft Specs:
Crew: 1
Propulsion: 2x Continental A-80 4 cylinder (80 hp each); 2x 16.5 ft diameter, 3 bladed wooden propellers
"Wing"-span: 23' 4"
Length: 27'
Max speed: 138 mph (about as slow as a biplane)
Rate of Climb: 5,000 ft per minute
Armament: None (prototype)
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