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Douglas F3D-1 Skyknight

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The Douglas F3D Skyknight (later designated F-10 Skyknight) is an American twin-engined, mid-wing jet fighter aircraft manufactured by the Douglas Aircraft Company in El Segundo, California. The F3D was designed as a carrier-based all-weather night fighter and saw service with the United States Navy and United States Marine Corps. The mission of the F3D was to search out and destroy enemy aircraft at night.

Controls:
-AG 1: Arresting Hook for carrier landings
-AG 2: Drop bombs simultaneously
-VTOL: Flaps
-Trim Up: Wing folding

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 42.1ft (12.8m)
  • Length 35.3ft (10.8m)
  • Height 16.9ft (5.1m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 11,802lbs (5,353kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.712
  • Wing Loading 39.5lbs/ft2 (192.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 298.7ft2 (27.8m2)
  • Drag Points 4612

Parts

  • Number of Parts 101
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 481