Vought V-141
Vought · United States · first flew 1936 · fighter
The Vought V-141, later redesignated V-143 after modification, was a prototype American single-seat fighter of the 1930s.
Recognition (WEFT)
| W — Wings | Low-mounted, straight |
|---|---|
| E — Engines | 1 × piston, nose-mounted |
| F — Fuselage | 7.92 m fuselage |
| T — Tail | Conventional |
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Spot it by:
- Single-seat low-wing fighter
- Radial engine in the nose
- Developed from the Northrop 3-A
A single-seat low-wing fighter 7.9 m long with a span of 10.2 m.
Specifications
- The Vought V-141 has a length of 7.92 m (26 ft).
- It has a wingspan of 10.21 m (33 ft).
- Its maximum speed is 470 km/h (292 mph).
- Typical crew: 1.
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History
It was a development of the unsuccessful Northrop 3-A and first flew on 29 March 1936. It was rejected by the United States Army Air Corps.
Variants
The sole prototype was redesignated V-143 after modification.
Where you'll see it
The prototype was sold to the Japanese Army in 1937 but no production followed. It carried two 0.30 in machine guns and an 825 hp Pratt and Whitney R-1535.
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