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BREWSTER F2A BUFFALO
Specifications

Type: Carrier or Land based fighter
Crew: One
Origin: Brewster
Models: Model 339, F2A-1, -2 and -3 (Specs for -2)
First Flight: XF2A-1: January 1938
Service Delivery: April 1939
Final Delivery: 1942
Production: -
Powerplant:
Manufacturer: Pratt & Whitney
Model: R-1820-40 (G-205A) Cyclone
Type: 9-cylinder radial engine
Horsepower: 1,100 hp
Dimensions:
Wing Span: 10.67m (35 ft.)
Length: 8m (26 ft. 4 in.)
Height: 3.7m (12 ft. 1 in.)
Wing Area: 208.9 ft� (19.408 m�)

  

Weights:
Empty: 2100 kg (4,630 lb)
Maximum: 3200 kg (7,055 lb)*
*Varied from 6,848-7,159 lb.

Performance:
Max. Speed: 483 km/h (300 mph)
Initial Climb: 3,070 ft./min (935m/min)
Service Ceiling: 9300m (30,500 ft.)
Max. Range: 650-950 miles

Armament:
Two 0.5 in. Machine guns* in wings
Two 0.5 in. Machine guns* in cowling
*Some models fitted with 0.30 in or 0.303 machine guns

Additional Images:
Image 1

Sources:
Wikipedia: Brewster F2A Buffalo

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