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Dassault Pelerin SM

765 TexJohnston  6.1 years ago
Auto Credit Based on TexJohnston's Dassault Hibou CAM

Starting in 1967, Dassault tested a supermaneuverable version of the earlier Pelerin interceptor as a frontline dogfighter. After five years of testing, a heavily modified version was adopted as France's primary air superiority fighter, the Aigle.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Dassault Hibou CAM
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 27.6ft (8.4m)
  • Length 43.5ft (13.3m)
  • Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight 16,756lbs (7,600kg)
  • Loaded Weight 29,738lbs (13,489kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.133
  • Wing Loading 105.2lbs/ft2 (513.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 282.6ft2 (26.3m2)
  • Drag Points 2707

Parts

  • Number of Parts 40
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 304