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Sokarev NU-60N Naval

135 PlainPlaneBuilder18362  1.5 years ago

This is a (slightly updated/enhanced) Naval version of the recently remade Sokarev NU-60. This is a naval variant of the same plane, with added missiles, bombs and torpedoes. There is 2 of every piece of ordinance on the plane. The obligatory history follows here: In the late 1950s, circa 1958-59, the Alaskan Navy was looking for a new aircraft that could replace the aging American-bought F-86’s. The Sokarev NU-60 was the perfect match for the Alaskan Navy, as it’s large wingspan allowed for a powerful armament. Built by Sokarev Aero, starting in 1962 along with the NU-60 rebuilds, the NU-60N was the naval version of the NU-60, capable of dive bombing and torpedo bombing, along with interceptor capability.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 41.2ft (12.5m)
  • Length 34.6ft (10.5m)
  • Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 14,753lbs (6,692kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.523
  • Wing Loading 51.0lbs/ft2 (248.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 289.4ft2 (26.9m2)
  • Drag Points 2971

Parts

  • Number of Parts 227
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 1,095