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Adams Aero F-17 Garuda (Aug. 1974)

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General characteristics
- Length: 17.7m
- Wingspan: 13.4m
- Height: 4.1m
- Weight (empty): 11,749kg
- Internal fuel: 8,024L

Performance
- Power/weight ratio: 3.024
- Wing area: 55.8m²
- Max. speed: 1,612 km/h (Mach 1.31)

Overview
- First flight: Aug. 17, 1974
- Introduced: Apr. 4, 1977
- Manufactured: 1973-2001
- Retired: Feb. 2022

Description
Adams Aero created a fighter jet that is bigger than some fourth generation fighters. They called it "F-17 Garuda." The name "Garuda" was given despite its large size, and it can flying faster at the speed of Mach 1.31 (see above). Garuda is a large eagle, and its name was given because this aircraft is big and could fly faster.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 43.8ft (13.4m)
  • Length 57.9ft (17.7m)
  • Height 13.1ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 25,913lbs (11,754kg)
  • Loaded Weight 40,136lbs (18,205kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.023
  • Wing Loading 66.8lbs/ft2 (326.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 600.6ft2 (55.8m2)
  • Drag Points 3834

Parts

  • Number of Parts 93
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 693