Background:
While the F-50 performed exceptionally well in the 1957 Civil War, the growing threat of Communism and Soviet technology required the nation to continue to push its aerospace technology to new limits. Thus in late 1959, indigenous designers, with consultation from NATO contractors, began development of the F-60 Clipper. Powered by two, improved engines and boasting new weapons technology and state of the art information systems, the F-60 was truly a pioneer of its time by the time it was introduced in early 1962. It was capable of carrying fully radar-guided missiles, a first for any indigenously developed fighter. Over the next decade and a half, it would prove to be an effective fighter/interceptor.

Performance:
Unloaded Weight (Full Fuel):17,696 lbs
Loaded Weight (With Drop Tanks): 19,718 lbs
Max Takeoff Weight (Carrier): 25,000 lbs
Thrust: 29,898 lb/f
Thrust/Weight Ratio (Unloaded): 1.27
Rotation Speed: 280 mph
Stall Speed: 160 mph

Operation:
Taxi below 25 mph
Full Up trim for takeoff
Rotate at 280 mph
Landing approach speed 200 mph
Deactivate Wing Fold (AG7) before takeoff

Systems:
AG1- Jettison Weapons
AG3- Eject
AG4- Jettison Drop Tanks
AG5- Landing Hook
AG7 + VTOL- Fold Wings
AG8- Lights