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NFA - 17 Gryphon Mk.1

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Conceived as a long range interceptor craft, the Nordenvok Fighter Aircraft - 17 Gryphon made its first flight in 1958 and was used throughout the Hon Kain Crisis and even well into the Third Global War as a primary, cheap fighter. the Aircraft was initially outfitted with two 30MM cannons, two long range air to air missiles, and a single 500 pound bomb but other variants included a 30MM Gatling gun, 6 air to air missiles and an attack variant which carried two fuel air explosive bombs and four guided AGMs. The aircraft was officially retired in 2052, making it Nordenvoks longest lived aircraft.

Action groups:
1: Toggle Afterburner
2: eject bomb
3: activate landing chutes.

Inspired by:
Saab Draken
Saab Viggen
Saab Gripen

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 32.6ft (9.9m)
  • Length 34.5ft (10.5m)
  • Height 14.3ft (4.4m)
  • Empty Weight 22,743lbs (10,316kg)
  • Loaded Weight 30,801lbs (13,971kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.188
  • Wing Loading 48.9lbs/ft2 (238.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 630.0ft2 (58.5m2)
  • Drag Points 3262

Parts

  • Number of Parts 55
  • Control Surfaces 13
  • Performance Cost 445