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F17D Thunderhammer

31.7k Mage2IsTriggered  5.6 years ago
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An american air superiority fighter based on the F15E Strike Eagle and the F152 Super Corsair (one of my fighters). Carries 4 Interceptors and 4 Guardians, along 1 minigun. It had a conterporary in the US Navy, the FA 17X Fandance (will be posted soon i believe). AG1 for hook.

Backstory: In 2002, the USAF needed a new air superiority fighter to balance the number of Attackers and Multirole aircrafts. Northrop Grumman took the contract and started developing these fighters. While succesful, they were costly so the D version was developed to simplify everything, while maintaining the planes good quality and manouverability. It was retired in 2020 and replaced with the XFWF 21A .

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 31.8ft (9.7m)
  • Length 40.1ft (12.2m)
  • Height 10.4ft (3.2m)
  • Empty Weight 10,496lbs (4,761kg)
  • Loaded Weight 18,013lbs (8,170kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.247
  • Wing Loading 120.6lbs/ft2 (588.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 149.3ft2 (13.9m2)
  • Drag Points 2282

Parts

  • Number of Parts 53
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 306