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the first prototype of the Northrop YF-17 Cobra- F/A18

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the first prototype of the Northrop YF-17 Cobra is a multi-role fighter. It was a light weight fighter developed for the US Air Force under the LWF program. The FY-17 project was created to replace the F-15 Eagle, which was considered very large and heavy. F5 tiger was taken for the base later the US Navy became interested in the aircraft, the aircraft became known as the F / A 18 Hornet

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 38.9ft (11.9m)
  • Length 66.0ft (20.1m)
  • Height 16.2ft (4.9m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 16,165lbs (7,332kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.728
  • Wing Loading 32.8lbs/ft2 (160.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 492.6ft2 (45.8m2)
  • Drag Points 6816

Parts

  • Number of Parts 145
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 640