RN RF - Gale Force (Trainer)
478 CPWoody
5.9 years ago
The Gale Force is a brilliant trainer jet. It is agile, reaches a top speed of 1,200mph but can stay at low speeds. The Navy needed a jet that could teach new recruits multiple aspects of flight: high speed flying; learning the core weapons systems and general flying procedure. Controls: AG1 - Landing parachutes AG2 - releases pilons AG7 - emergency parachutes
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 23.5ft (7.2m)
- Length 28.3ft (8.6m)
- Height 10.8ft (3.3m)
- Empty Weight 12,372lbs (5,612kg)
- Loaded Weight 16,166lbs (7,333kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 4.17
- Wing Loading 119.4lbs/ft2 (583.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 135.4ft2 (12.6m2)
- Drag Points 2664
Parts
- Number of Parts 61
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 566