The F-42 "rocket" is a carrier launched medium fighter and torpedo bomber. With the first draft evolving directly from the Smudger in 1938 the aircraft was designed from the getgo to replace the F-28 Lincoln. With 4 adjustable hard points to mount just about anything, the aircraft continues to see limited service in some countries, and remains in limited production as a fast cruising aircraft that's capable of stunts or more utilitarian duties. The 1 seen here (a 1962 model) is capable of using arresting cables and catapults. Cupholders included.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Successors 4 airplane(s)
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- Wingspan 34.2ft (10.4m)
- Length 32.6ft (9.9m)
- Height 10.0ft (3.1m)
- Empty Weight 5,264lbs (2,388kg)
- Loaded Weight 5,578lbs (2,530kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.358
- Wing Loading 38.8lbs/ft2 (189.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 144.0ft2 (13.4m2)
- Drag Points 1857
Parts
- Number of Parts 35
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 319
