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The VAC-516 was a twinjet fighter that had engines in nacelles. Derived from the Gloster Meteor, it was small but carried preformance and speed. VAC-516 fighters were the most numerous jets of its time, on top of the VAC-444 and the VAC-160. Having airbrakes mounted under the engines and a lightweight structure with an all-metal shell, the VAC-516 was considered invincible. However, carrier power slowly arose, making the demand for V/STOL aircraft slowly higher. VAC-516s however were used in the 2003 Iran War and other short wars. VAC-516 fighter jets were still part of the Jet Age and were a popular jet in the Cold War.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 36.4ft (11.1m)
- Length 26.2ft (8.0m)
- Height 11.8ft (3.6m)
- Empty Weight 4,764lbs (2,161kg)
- Loaded Weight 6,763lbs (3,067kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.996
- Wing Loading 28.8lbs/ft2 (140.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 234.8ft2 (21.8m2)
- Drag Points 2189
Parts
- Number of Parts 24
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 193
