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Douglas F4D Skyray

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The Douglas F4D Skyray (later redesignated F-6 Skyray) was an American carrier-based fighter/interceptor built by the Douglas Aircraft Company. Although it was in service for a relatively short time and never entered combat, it was the first carrier-launched aircraft to hold the world's absolute speed record, at 752.943 mph,[1] and was the first United States Navy and United States Marine Corps fighter that could exceed Mach 1 in level flight. It was the last fighter produced by the Douglas Aircraft Company before it merged with McDonnell Aircraft and became McDonnell Douglas. The F5D Skylancer was an advanced development of the F4D Skyray that did not go into service.THE TRUTH IS OUT THERE

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 28.9ft (8.8m)
  • Length 36.8ft (11.2m)
  • Height 14.8ft (4.5m)
  • Empty Weight 12,445lbs (5,645kg)
  • Loaded Weight 17,714lbs (8,035kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.902
  • Wing Loading 48.2lbs/ft2 (235.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 367.7ft2 (34.2m2)
  • Drag Points 7221

Parts

  • Number of Parts 216
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 714