The Northrop Gamma was of all-metal design and sported a monoplane form with enclosed cockpit - relatively novel qualities for an early-1930s aircraft.
Imperial Japan; Manchukuo; Spain; Taiwan; United States
(OPERATORS list includes past, present, and future operators when applicable)
✓Air-to-Air Combat, Fighter
General ability to actively engage other aircraft of similar form and function, typically through guns, missiles, and/or aerial rockets.
✓Transport
General transport functionality to move supplies/cargo or personnel (including wounded and VIP) over range.
Length
31.2 ft (9.50 m)
Width/Span
47.9 ft (14.60 m)
Height
9.0 ft (2.75 m)
Empty Wgt
4,123 lb (1,870 kg)
MTOW
7,352 lb (3,335 kg)
Wgt Diff
+3,230 lb (+1,465 kg)
(Showcased structural values pertain to the Northrop Gamma 2D production variant)
Installed:
1 x Wright R-1820 "Cyclone" air-cooled radial piston engine developing 710 horsepower driving a two-bladed propeller unit at the nose.
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