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JASDF Ba-F1

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The Ba-F1 is a short range interceptor built during the early 90's. The Aircraft was manufactured by Banzai Co, a newly created weapons manufacturer to help supply the JASDF with licensed built copys of weapons used in Japanese service. The Ba-F1 was Banzais first attempt to create a multi-role aircraft capable of meeting the JASDF's needs. 3 variants of the aircraft were created, with 10 units being created for each variant, the Ba-F1 being the fighter/interceptor, the Ba-S1 being the anti-ship warfare variant, and the Ba-T1, the Trainer/Aerobatics variant. The Ba-F1 never saw any combat, and was only in service with the JASDF for 2 years before being retired, due to technical faults. The Ba-S1 was in service for 5 years, and saw combat in one incident, where one was used to destroy a small pirate boat, attempting to attack a Korean Cargoship. the Ba-T1 saw service saw service for 2 years as a trainer, with 5 of them being converted into Ba-S1's. The main faults of the Jet, were its lack of fuel efficiency, loose handling, and bumpy landings.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 34.5ft (10.5m)
  • Length 55.8ft (17.0m)
  • Height 13.7ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight 20,837lbs (9,451kg)
  • Loaded Weight 32,771lbs (14,865kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.114
  • Wing Loading 154.2lbs/ft2 (752.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 212.6ft2 (19.8m2)
  • Drag Points 3384

Parts

  • Number of Parts 52
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 552