Douglas XFD
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The Douglas XFD was a carrier-based biplane fighter aircraft the first fighter to be built by Douglas Aircraft Company.

Made by Douglas Aircraft Company.

Empty Weight Lb
3227
Wing Area Sqm
27
Designer
Arthur Emmons Raymond
James H. Kindelberger
Eng 1 Type
Pratt & Whitney R-1535-64 14-cylinder air-cooled radial engine
Max Speed Mph
208
Cruise Speed Kmh
274
Ceiling Ft
23700
Cruise Speed Mph
170
Status
Abandoned project
Span In
6
Gross Weight Lb
4672
Span Ft
31
Similar Aircraft
*Vought XF3U
Number Built
1
Crew
2
Climb Rate Ftmin
1670
Empty Weight Kg
1464
Gross Weight Kg
2119
Armament
3
bombs
Height In
1
Range Km
927
Climb Rate Ms
8
Manufacturer
Douglas Aircraft Company
Range Miles
576
First Flight
January
Max Speed Kmh
335
Height Ft
11
Origin
United States
National Origin
United States
Wing Area Sqft
295
Met Or Eng
eng
Span M
10
Length Ft
25
Height M
3
Ceiling M
7224
Eng 1 Hp
700
Eng 1 Number
1
Length In
4
Length M
8
Category
Douglas aircraft
United States fighter aircraft 1930-1939

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