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McDonnell Douglas F/A-45 SparrowHawk

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First developed for the US Navy in 1988 for training, the SparrowHawk is now used as a multirole naval platform worldwide. It is able to carry a large variety of Air-to-Air and Air-to-Ground weaponry in almost any mission scenario. It features a single engine, custom flaps, and a large amount of firepower. VTOL-slider, AG1-Tailhook, TRIM-pitch trim, AG2-Drop Tanks, AG7-Lights.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 45.5ft (13.9m)
  • Length 67.4ft (20.5m)
  • Height 18.7ft (5.7m)
  • Empty Weight 21,745lbs (9,863kg)
  • Loaded Weight 43,420lbs (19,695kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.776
  • Wing Loading 90.2lbs/ft2 (440.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 481.5ft2 (44.7m2)
  • Drag Points 10348

Parts

  • Number of Parts 231
  • Control Surfaces 3
  • Performance Cost 1,063