The F109E Lightning II interceptor was the first US aircraft capable of mach 2 speeds in level flight at sea level. It was equipped with two pylons, outboard wing fuel tanks, and guns. It carried an impressive arment of 2x 20mms and 2x 12.7mms mounted in the wing roots, as well as air-to-air missiles or gun pods that could be mounted on the wing pylons.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
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- Wingspan 25.2ft (7.7m)
- Length 41.0ft (12.5m)
- Height 11.9ft (3.6m)
- Empty Weight 11,433lbs (5,186kg)
- Loaded Weight 15,548lbs (7,052kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.3
- Wing Loading 89.8lbs/ft2 (438.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 173.2ft2 (16.1m2)
- Drag Points 2863
Parts
- Number of Parts 50
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 253
