Bombers1945 prototype dive and torpedo bomber
XBTK-1
The Kaiser-Fleetwings XBTK was an American dive and torpedo bomber developed by Kaiser-Fleetwings for the United States Navy starting in 1944. After only five examples had been built, with the first two being flying prototypes; the contract was terminated in September 1946.
Summary from Wikipedia, photo via Wikimedia Commons, licensed under CC BY-SA.
- Manufacturer
- Fleetwings
- Category
- Bombers
- Country of origin
- United States
Specifications
- Cruise speed
- 324 kt
- Max speed
- 324 kt
- Range
- 1,200 nm
- Service ceiling
- 33,400 ft
- Rate of climb
- 3,550 ft/min
- Max takeoff weight
- 15,782 lb
- Empty weight
- 9,959 lb
- Powerplant
- Pratt & Whitney R-2800-34W
- Engines
- 1
- Seats
- 1
- Length
- 39 ft
- Wingspan
- 49 ft
- Height
- 16 ft
- Number built
- 5
Specifications are approximate and may vary by variant. Compiled from Wikipedia (CC BY-SA).
Reference and training only. Specifications vary by variant — consult the manufacturer and the official documents.