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Vord F-30 Lynx

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Auto Credit Based on spitflyer's v506

The F-30 program was started in 1957 after "complaints" from pilots about the F-204n it was designed by the navy with the help of vord to address the "issues" with the F-204 after 2 years the first prototype flew in late 1959, after 3 more years of development it entered full service with the navy. it was praised by pilots and was continually upgraded and kept in service for decades.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor v506
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 45.8ft (13.9m)
  • Length 57.9ft (17.6m)
  • Height 17.3ft (5.3m)
  • Empty Weight 23,876lbs (10,830kg)
  • Loaded Weight 28,329lbs (12,850kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.411
  • Wing Loading 56.1lbs/ft2 (274.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 504.8ft2 (46.9m2)
  • Drag Points 4526

Parts

  • Number of Parts 142
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 845