Model Number :  V-156-F and V-156-B1
Model Name :  Chesapeake (B1)
Model Type:  Scout, Bomber

 

Specifications

Overview

Quantities

 

Photographs  -F,    -B1

 

 

Dimensions

Wingspan

42.00 ft

Overall Langth

33.92 ft

Height

9.79 ft

Weights and Capacities

Empty Weight

4550 lb

Gross Weight

6500 lb

Useful Load

 

Fuel Capacity

130 gal

Oil Capacity

10 gal

Powerplant Characteristics

Type:   P & W R-1535-02

Rating

825 hp

Displacement 

1535 in3

Weight

635 lb

Size (length X diameter)

 

Performance

Maximum Speed, Sea Level

233 mph

Landing Speed, Sea Leavel

 

Stall Speed, Sea Level

64.70 mph

Initial Rate-of-Climb  

1720 ft/min

Cruise Speed, Sea Level

 

Range at Cruise Speed

726 miles

Service Ceiling

28200 ft

Absolute Ceiling

 

 

 

Crew: 2

Armament:  2 forward firing .50 caliber machine guns
                     1 flex .50 caliber machine gun in rear cockpit
                     Provisions for bomb racks on fuselage and wings