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F-7u Cutlass

780 2rad2haveadad  7.3 years ago

The Chance-Vought F-7u Cutlass. This plane was a flop, and was regarded as underpowered, poorly handling, and very "ahead of it's time" in looks. Functioning cockpit includes moving joystick and throttle lever and 3 indicator lights. G1=Green=Engine on. G2=Red=Air-to-Air missiles active. G3=Orange=Taxi mode. (Enables front wheel steering and airbrakes). Capable of very short takeoffs, (As it is a carrier fighter) even short enough for the USS Tiny. Takeoffs can be tricky, and I would suggest pitching up as soon as you start moving, or the plane can get jumpy. Also you can't trim the elevators, so I would suggest flying with "Mouse as Joystick" enabled.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 29.4ft (8.9m)
  • Length 22.4ft (6.8m)
  • Height 10.3ft (3.1m)
  • Empty Weight 5,686lbs (2,579kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,152lbs (2,790kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.095
  • Wing Loading 32.7lbs/ft2 (159.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 188.4ft2 (17.5m2)
  • Drag Points 1943

Parts

  • Number of Parts 109
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 482