F-143B “Hellhound” (Updated variant)
Disclaimer: this is fictional
The F-143A was a great interceptor however it lacked a cannon for close combat. In 1962 a 30mm cannon was added to the F-143A to create the F-143B. The B variant also featured updated radar and also added the ability to carry more weapons such as the AIM-9L Sidewinder. It featured two extra pylons on the aircrafts belly. In 1963 it entered service and 320 were produced for the USAF and 500 F-143As were converted to the B model for the USAF alone. In 1969 production of the F-143B ended, however the B model still served into the late 1990s with the last being retired in 1999.
Weapons:
4x AIM-7A Sparrow
2x Empty pylons
1x 30mm cannon with 550 rounds
Notes and controls:
Although in reality all variants would have featured this I added an afterburner which is one of the major in game differences. Also the addition of a cannon and two pylons.
Ag.1: Afterburner
Ag.2: Drop tank
Ag.3: Jettison AIM-7s
Ag.4: Parachute
Ag.5:
Ag.6:
Ag.7:
Ag.8: Lights
Variants:
Don’t mirror if you make changes to it but ask me before uploading a successor.
Credits:
@FairFireFlight for the AIM-7s
@MIKEESE for the afterburner
@ChiChiWerx for the USAF Insignia
More aircraft coming soon
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 27.8ft (8.5m)
- Length 67.5ft (20.6m)
- Height 15.9ft (4.8m)
- Empty Weight 23,360lbs (10,596kg)
- Loaded Weight 51,198lbs (23,223kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.843
- Wing Loading 127.9lbs/ft2 (624.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 400.3ft2 (37.2m2)
- Drag Points 6585
Parts
- Number of Parts 342
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 1,316