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Orion F-12A Thunderstrike

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The Orion F-12 Thunderstrike is a lightwweight naval interceptor with sweep wings and a top speed of Mach 2. It was designed in 1969, but came in too late to serve in Vietnam in 1975. It was also inteded to be a cheap export aircraft. This model is in Mexican markings and in blue camo. THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE (AG-1 for drop tanks, VTOL slider down for wings, trim slider up for speed brake).

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 47.4ft (14.5m)
  • Length 54.0ft (16.5m)
  • Height 16.9ft (5.2m)
  • Empty Weight 14,612lbs (6,628kg)
  • Loaded Weight 21,159lbs (9,597kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.23
  • Wing Loading 49.1lbs/ft2 (239.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 430.7ft2 (40.0m2)
  • Drag Points 5795

Parts

  • Number of Parts 181
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 691