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Chance-Vought F9U Python

780 TexJohnston  7.0 years ago
Auto Credit Based on TexJohnston's F-6A Mako

Entering service in 1959, the F9U was intended as a more substantial colleage to Vought's other carrier based fighter, the F-8 Crusader.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor F-6A Mako
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 31.7ft (9.7m)
  • Length 33.2ft (10.1m)
  • Height 12.4ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 14,761lbs (6,695kg)
  • Loaded Weight 18,357lbs (8,326kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.672
  • Wing Loading 95.2lbs/ft2 (465.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 192.7ft2 (17.9m2)
  • Drag Points 2508

Parts

  • Number of Parts 52
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 427