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==Specifications (Ku-9 N3M)== | ==Specifications (Ku-9 N3M)== | ||
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|crew=1 | |||
|length m=9 | |||
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|span m=11.5 | |||
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|height m=3.70 | |||
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|wing area sqm=23.2 | |||
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|aspect ratio=<!-- sailplanes --> | |||
|airfoil=<!--'''root:''' [[NACA airfoil|NACA ]]; '''tip:''' [[NACA airfoil|NACA ]]<ref name="Selig">{{cite web |last1=Lednicer |first1=David |title=The Incomplete Guide to Airfoil Usage |url=https://m-selig.ae.illinois.edu/ads/aircraft.html |website=m-selig.ae.illinois.edu |accessdate=16 April 2019}}</ref>--> | |||
|empty weight kg=1617 | |||
|empty weight note= | |||
|gross weight kg=2017 | |||
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|max takeoff weight kg=2481 | |||
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|eng1 number=2 | |||
|eng1 name=Devati S-P255-116 Deva | |||
|eng1 type=V-12 inverted liquid-cooled piston engines | |||
|eng1 kw=<!-- prop engines --> | |||
|eng1 hp= | |||
|eng1 shp=<!-- prop engines --> | |||
|eng1 kn=<!-- jet/rocket engines --> | |||
|eng1 lbf=<!-- jet/rocket engines --> | |||
|eng1 note={{cvt|2000|PS|kW hp|0}} | |||
|prop blade number=5 | |||
|prop name=light-alloy constant-speed propellers | |||
|prop dia m=3 | |||
|prop dia note= | |||
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|max speed kmh=740 | |||
|max speed note=at {{cvt|7000|m|0}} | |||
|cruise speed kmh=595 | |||
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|stall speed kmh=105 | |||
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|never exceed speed kmh= | |||
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|range km=1150 | |||
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|combat range km= 1144 | |||
|combat range note=575 | |||
|ferry range km= 2300 | |||
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|endurance=<!-- if range unknown --> | |||
|ceiling m=13000 | |||
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|g limits=<!-- aerobatic --> | |||
|roll rate=<!-- aerobatic --> | |||
|climb rate ms=24.8 | |||
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|time to altitude={{cvt|6000|m|0}} in 4 minutes | |||
|wing loading kg/m2= | |||
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|guns=<br/> | |||
:* 6 × {{cvt|12.72|mm|3}} [[Basu HV 82]] machine guns in engine cowling with 300 rpg | |||
:* 2 × {{cvt|20|mm|3}} [[Basu FG 20-20]] cannons in outer wing with 70 rpg | |||
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Revision as of 22:06, 2 August 2020
| Kubulius Ku-3 | |
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| Role | Fighter |
| National origin | Silua |
| Manufacturer | Cheppali |
| Designer | Vaida and Iruna Cibaite |
| First flight | 1939 |
| Introduction | 1940 |
| Retired | 1950 |
| Status | Retired |
| Primary user | Siluan Air Force |
| Produced | 1940-1948 |
| Number built | 15,955 |
| Developed into | Kubulius Ku-13 |
The Kubulius Ku-3 was a family of Siluan light fighter aircraft of the 1940s. The Ku-3 was produced in large numbers and was exported throughout Tyran
Development
Operational History
Variants
Operators
Specifications (Ku-9 N3M)
General characteristics
- Crew: 1
- Length: 9 m (29 ft 6 in)
- Wingspan: 11.5 m (37 ft 9 in)
- Height: 3.70 m (12 ft 2 in)
- Wing area: 23.2 m2 (250 sq ft)
- Empty weight: 1,617 kg (3,565 lb)
- Gross weight: 2,017 kg (4,447 lb)
- Max takeoff weight: 2,481 kg (5,470 lb)
- Powerplant: 2 × Devati S-P255-116 Deva V-12 inverted liquid-cooled piston engines 2,000 PS (1,471 kW; 1,973 hp)
- Propellers: 5-bladed light-alloy constant-speed propellers, 3 m (9 ft 10 in) diameter
Performance
- Maximum speed: 740 km/h (460 mph; 400 kn) at 7,000 m (22,966 ft)
- Cruise speed: 595 km/h (370 mph; 321 kn)
- Stall speed: 105 km/h (65 mph; 57 kn)
- Range: 1,150 km (715 mi; 621 nmi)
- Combat range: 1,144 km (711 mi; 618 nmi) 575
- Ferry range: 2,300 km (1,429 mi; 1,242 nmi)
- Service ceiling: 13,000 m (43,000 ft)
- Rate of climb: 24.8 m/s (4,880 ft/min)
- Time to altitude: 6,000 m (19,685 ft) in 4 minutes
Armament
- Guns:
- 6 × 12.72 mm (0.501 in) Basu HV 82 machine guns in engine cowling with 300 rpg
- 2 × 20 mm (0.787 in) Basu FG 20-20 cannons in outer wing with 70 rpg