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AF-10(1959)??

0 zzantarc  6 days ago

The AF-10 was a single-seat, single-engine, all-weather long-range supersonic air defense interceptor or fighter-bomber developed in 1959. On the airfoil, thinner supersonic airfoil was introduced. This version is the Navy's ship-based aircraft, its only shortcomings are speed defects, compared to the AF-51 is not significantly improved and slower acceleration. With a maximum speed of 1.68 Mach (2085 km / h) compared to the speed limitations, its excellent mobility and forward aerodynamics, compatibility, and conversion potential kept it in service in some countries, but the AF-59 was retired in 1991 due to the operational requirements and iterations of the domestic aircraft. The AF-10 is a representative of the second generation combat aircraft.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 33.4ft (10.2m)
  • Length 30.9ft (9.4m)
  • Height 8.5ft (2.6m)
  • Empty Weight 6,777lbs (3,074kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,063lbs (3,657kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.762
  • Wing Loading 55.9lbs/ft2 (273.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 144.1ft2 (13.4m2)
  • Drag Points 2392

Parts

  • Number of Parts 64
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 371