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Gloster Meteor F.8

1,157 GhostSquadren  5.9 years ago

A prolific frontline fighter in the RAF during 1950–54, this variant was ordered by the RAAF, with which it saw action in the Korea War.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 45.0ft (13.7m)
  • Length 50.0ft (15.2m)
  • Height 18.2ft (5.5m)
  • Empty Weight 25,478lbs (11,556kg)
  • Loaded Weight 35,138lbs (15,938kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.726
  • Wing Loading 65.3lbs/ft2 (319.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 537.8ft2 (50.0m2)
  • Drag Points 12260

Parts

  • Number of Parts 317
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 1,036