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Northrop P-640A Cobra II

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Production/export version of Northrop's P-600/YF-17 prototypes (the direct predecessor of the F/A-18). A single-seat, twin-engine, dedicated air superiority fighter optimized for close range dogfighting.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 33.8ft (10.3m)
  • Length 55.4ft (16.9m)
  • Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 13,650lbs (6,191kg)
  • Loaded Weight 24,028lbs (10,899kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.215
  • Wing Loading 43.0lbs/ft2 (209.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 559.2ft2 (52.0m2)
  • Drag Points 4191

Parts

  • Number of Parts 60
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 331