United States' Seversky P-35 fighter
Seversky P-35 fighter: |
Japan's Seversky Navy Type S, A8V1 fighter. Allied nickname: "Dick": |
Design
Alexander Kartvell was the designer of the P-35.1 The design work started in 1936.1
The Italian Reggiane Re.2000 was inspired by the P-35.1
Prototype
Production
- Seversky P-35: 771
- EP-106: 1001
- Manufacturer: Republic Aviation Corporation1
Variants
- Seversky P-35:
- Seversky P-35A: The remaining 60 of Sweden's order was renamed.1
- EP-106: Built for Sweden.1
Usage
Sweden purchased 100 Seversky P-35s and only 40 delivered.1
Philippines
The Seversky P-35As were used in the Philippines in December 1941 against the Japanese.1
| Seversky P-351 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Fighter1 |
| Crew | 11 |
| Engine (Type) | Pratt & Whitney R-1830-9 Twin Wasp1 |
| Cylinders | Radial 141 |
| Cooling | Air1 |
| HP | 9501 |
| Propeller blades | |
| Dimensions | |
| Span | 36'1 |
| Length | 26' 10"1 |
| Height | 9' 9"1 |
| Wing area | |
| Weight | |
| Empty | |
| Loaded | 6,235 lb1 |
| Performance | |
| Speed @ 10,000' | 281 mph1 |
| Climb | |
| Service ceiling | 30,600'1 |
| Range | 1,150 miles1 |
| Armament | 2: MG1 |
| Bombs | 300 lb1 |
Sources:
- World War II Airplanes Volume 2, Enzo Angelucci, Paolo Matricardi, 1976
