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HAL HF-24 Marut

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Aircraft Info

"The HAL HF-24 Marut ("Spirit of the Tempest") is an Indian jet fighter aircraft developed and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) during the 1960s and early 70s. The Marut was designed by the German aeronautical engineer Kurt Tank, with the Project Engineer being George William Benjamin. The aircraft was the first Indian-developed jet fighter. On 17 June 1961, the type conducted its maiden flight; on 1 April 1967, the first production Marut was officially delivered to the IAF."

This Variant info

"The Marut Mk.1A fitted with an afterburning Bristol Siddeley Orpheus 703 Allowing it to get their Proper Performance speed and Thrust"


Weapons

Activation Group

  • AG1 : Canopy
  • AG2 : Master Arm Switch

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 40.7ft (12.4m)
  • Length 64.6ft (19.7m)
  • Height 17.5ft (5.3m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 3,073lbs (1,394kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.289
  • Wing Loading 7.2lbs/ft2 (35.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 427.2ft2 (39.7m2)
  • Drag Points 369

Parts

  • Number of Parts 298
  • Control Surfaces 2
  • Performance Cost 1,421