| Specifications |
|---|
| Model Number | V-173 | XF3U-1 |
| Model Type: | experimental prototype (Fighter) | V/STOL Fighter |
| Wingspan | 23' 4" | 32.50 ft |
| Overall Length | 26' 8" | 28.62 ft |
| Height | 12' 11" | 16.96 ft |
| Aspect ratio of basic wing | 1.275 |
| Wing airfoil section (NACA) | 16 |
| Wing aera less ailavators (48) sq ft | 427 |
| Empty Weight | 13107 lb |
| Gross Weight | 2,258 lbs | 16758 lb |
| Useful Load | 21799 |
| Fuel Capacity | 261 gal |
| No. of Engines | 2 | Two |
| Powerplant | Continental A-80 | Pratt & Whitney R-2800-7 |
| Rating | 80 hp each | 1350 hp |
| Prop diameter | 16' 6" | 16' |
| Maximum Speed, Sea Level | 138 mph sea level | 425 mph |
| Landing Speed, Sea Leavel | 490 mph |
| Initial Rate-of-Climb | 3000 ft/min |
| Range at Cruise Speed | limited (20 gal. of fuel) | 1152 miles |
| Absolute Ceiling | 30700 ft |
| Climb | to 5000 ft in 7 min | 3000 ft/min at sea level |
| Crew | 1, Pilot | 1 |
| Armament: | none | six 50-caliber Browning Machine Guns or
2 1,000-pound bombs. |
