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FA-17A Eclipse

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The F16C but better!

Introduction: The FA-17A "Eclipse" is a multirole fighter with great payload carrying capacity and manouverability. It features 2 machineguns, 2 LRAAMs, 2 ATGMs, 2 Rocket pods, 2 Bombs and 32x countermeasures.

Development: Sugested in 2020 as a replacement to the F16C Fighting Falcon. The FA-17A's first prototype was unveiled in 2023 and testing began in early 2024. It was accepeted into the USAF in 2025.

Controls: Standard plane controls.
VTOL for flaps.
AG1 to launch LRAAMs.
AG2 to launch ATGMs.
AG3 to drop rocket pods after usage.
AG4 to drop bombs.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 2 airplane(s) +14 bonus
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 20.1ft (6.1m)
  • Length 33.5ft (10.2m)
  • Height 10.4ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 16,921lbs (7,675kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.992
  • Wing Loading 79.5lbs/ft2 (388.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 212.8ft2 (19.8m2)
  • Drag Points 2104

Parts

  • Number of Parts 76
  • Control Surfaces 13
  • Performance Cost 495