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Boeing XF6B-1

Description
  Manufacturer:Boeing


  Base model:F6B
  Designation:XF6B
  Version:-1
  Designation System:U.S. Navy / Marines
  Designation Period:1922-1962
  Basic role:Fighter
  Status:Experimental
  Crew:Pilot

Specifications
  Length: 22' 1.5" 6.7 m
  Height:10' 7" 3.2 m
  Wingspan: 28' 6" 8.6 m
  Wingarea: 252.0 sq ft 23.4 sq m
  Empty Weight: 2,288 lb 1,037 kg
  Gross Weight: 3,705 lb 1,680 kg

Propulsion
  No. of Engines: 1
  Powerplant: Pratt & Whitney R-1535
  Horsepower (each): 625

Performance
  Range: 525 miles 845 km
  Cruise Speed: 170 mph 273 km/h 147 kt
  Max Speed: 200 mph 322 km/h 174 kt
  Ceiling: 24,400 ft 7,436 m

Known serial numbers
A-8975


 

Recent comments by our visitors
 Robert Tufo
 Morongo Valley, CA

The Boeing F6B-1, in my opinion, is the beautiful bi-plane in the world and when I find it in heavan I will be looking to climb in and fly her forever.
Happy landings to all,
Bob Tufo ( ex-crop duster )
02/08/2008 @ 12:04 [ref: 19610]