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Grumman F6F Hellcat Blue Angles 1946

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According to Wikipedia: "The Blue Angels, formally named the U.S. Navy Flight Demonstration Squadron, are a flight demonstration squadron of the United States Navy.[1] Formed in 1946, the unit is the second oldest formal aerobatic team in the world, following the Patrouille de France which formed in 1931. The team has six Navy and one Marine Corps demonstration pilots. They fly the Boeing F/A-18 Super Hornet and the Lockheed Martin C-130J Super Hercules."

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 35.1ft (10.7m)
  • Length 27.3ft (8.3m)
  • Height 12.7ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 11,870lbs (5,384kg)
  • Loaded Weight 16,444lbs (7,459kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 15.202
  • Wing Loading 68.7lbs/ft2 (335.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 239.4ft2 (22.2m2)
  • Drag Points 3241

Parts

  • Number of Parts 56
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 457