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[Spark1645] Northrop YF-17 Cobra

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Original author: Spark1645

Northrop YF-17 Cobra

The Northrop YF -17 Cobra was a prototype daytime lightweight prototype program designed for technology assessment Light Weight Fighter (LWF) of the United States Air Force. The project LWF was created because the F-15 Eagle was too big and expensive for many combat roles. The YF-17 lost the competition to the F-16 Fighting Falcon, but it was modified and enlarged to operate on Aircraft Carriers, it became the F/A-18 Hornet.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 36.1ft (11.0m)
  • Length 55.8ft (17.0m)
  • Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 8,313lbs (3,770kg)
  • Loaded Weight 26,038lbs (11,810kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 7.767
  • Wing Loading 46.3lbs/ft2 (226.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 562.0ft2 (52.2m2)
  • Drag Points 8287

Parts

  • Number of Parts 248
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 1,016