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Santoni F192 "Falena" Modello 4

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The F192 was a delta wing multirole Fighter built For the newly (1988) founded ISDAAF (Italian Self Defense and Attack Air Force) and the IAF (Italian Air Force).

The ISDAAF requested a highly maneuverable multirole fighter that could both attack other fighters, but also engage ground targets.

It was often equipped with two bombs, 4 AiM sidewinder and 1 autocannon
This was part of the 6th "Stormo Attacco al suolo"(6th ground attack squadron)
The 6th SAAS symbol was a..... moth.
because the Aircraft resembled a moth.
(the yellow thing on the inner part of the wing)

It was sold to:

Russia (bought the license to build it, used it as a trainer)

Taiwan:bought 45 for self defense.

Germany :20 (trainers)

Controls :
Ag1:turn on engine
Ag2:arm cannon
Ag3:drop cannon
Ag4:Jettison bombs
Ag5:tail hook
Ag6:eject
Ag7:open Parachute
Ag8:lights.
Vtol down for Flaps.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Santoni F192 Lupo Modello 4
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 26.0ft (7.9m)
  • Length 27.2ft (8.3m)
  • Height 10.5ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 7,446lbs (3,377kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,112lbs (4,586kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.333
  • Wing Loading 32.7lbs/ft2 (159.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 309.4ft2 (28.7m2)
  • Drag Points 3717

Parts

  • Number of Parts 139
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 680