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Grumman AF-3S Guardian

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The Grumman AF Guardian is the first purpose-built anti-submarine warfare carrier-based aircraft to enter service with the United States Navy. It consisted of two airframe variants, one for detection gear, the other for weapons.

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General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 63.2ft (19.3m)
  • Length 46.3ft (14.1m)
  • Height 21.4ft (6.5m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 17,568lbs (7,969kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.455
  • Wing Loading 24.2lbs/ft2 (118.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 727.2ft2 (67.6m2)
  • Drag Points 15074

Parts

  • Number of Parts 244
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 879