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Grommet TF-3A Bobcat

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Top speed: 295 mph at Sea Level (S.L.), 380 mph at 15,000'. Servic ceiling 25,000. Approach speed: 110 mph. After the Jundroo Navy (JN) finally decided it needed to pursue jet aircraft for its carriers, the Grommet "Ironwerx" designed a small aircraft around the only jet engine available at the time. While the resulting jet, the "Bobcat", had a slow approach speed and was easy to recover aboard ship, the low thrust Blasto J15 limited its performance, and utility, as a carrier-based front line fighter. Quickly relegated to fleet training units, every fledgling JN pilot can earn his gold naval aviator wings in this jet.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 36.2ft (11.0m)
  • Length 25.0ft (7.6m)
  • Height 11.8ft (3.6m)
  • Empty Weight 2,843lbs (1,290kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,524lbs (2,052kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.744
  • Wing Loading 29.7lbs/ft2 (145.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 152.3ft2 (14.2m2)
  • Drag Points 1844

Parts

  • Number of Parts 31
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 198