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Vaught A-7 Corsair II

50.4k Stingray  9.4 years ago
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LTV (Vaught) A-7s were initially USN carrier-based, delivered to the Navy in 1967. The subsonic A-7 saw combat over Southeast Asia, Lebanon, Libya, and Iraq. The last squadron of A-7 Corsair IIs was used to support testing of the F-117 (4450thTactical Group). Typical maximum weapon carried: the 2,000 lb unguided Mk 84 GP in initial deployments. DET=1, 2 releases bombs.

General Characteristics

  • Successors 2 airplane(s)
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 27.6ft (8.4m)
  • Length 29.4ft (9.0m)
  • Height 11.4ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 8,873lbs (4,025kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,785lbs (5,799kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.46
  • Wing Loading 48.5lbs/ft2 (236.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 263.8ft2 (24.5m2)
  • Drag Points 2441

Parts

  • Number of Parts 105
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 354
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thanks @AceMcCloud -- For me, it was a very experimental learning experience to arrange that replication front cone!
    9.3 years ago
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    25.5k AceMcCloud
    Like that Air Intake!
    9.3 years ago
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    37.7k Decrepit
    @Stingray np
    9.4 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thanks for testing! @nickasaurusrex
    9.4 years ago
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    37.7k Decrepit
    @Stingray i flew it, its really good. i dont do well with realistic planes
    9.4 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thanks @LordofLego
    9.4 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thanks @nickasaurusrex Dunno why folks don't test this plane; it does quite well in SP sim -- very similar to the actual plane.
    9.4 years ago
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    37.7k Decrepit
    The is awesome! Why has no one rated!
    9.4 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Thx, got lazy I guess.... @Rohan
    9.4 years ago
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    37.2k Rohan
    Of you click the little arrow under the download button, you can edit the description so you don't need a note. @Stingray
    9.4 years ago
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    50.4k Stingray
    Note: DET= 1 and DET=2 releases free fall bombs.
    9.4 years ago