Original author: Spark1645
Northrop YF-17 Cobra
The Northrop YF -17 Cobra was a prototype daytime lightweight prototype program designed for technology assessment Light Weight Fighter (LWF) of the United States Air Force. The project LWF was created because the F-15 Eagle was too big and expensive for many combat roles. The YF-17 lost the competition to the F-16 Fighting Falcon, but it was modified and enlarged to operate on Aircraft Carriers, it became the F/A-18 Hornet.
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Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 36.1ft (11.0m)
- Length 55.8ft (17.0m)
- Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
- Empty Weight 8,313lbs (3,770kg)
- Loaded Weight 26,038lbs (11,810kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 7.767
- Wing Loading 46.3lbs/ft2 (226.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 562.0ft2 (52.2m2)
- Drag Points 8287
Parts
- Number of Parts 248
- Control Surfaces 4
- Performance Cost 1,016
