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Dassault Atlas F1

688 theboeingpilot  4.4 years ago

A 1950s project by the French Air Force to counter the MiG-21, which was beginning to enter service with Warsaw Pact countries. This fighter was exported to West Germany, Italy, Iraq, Yugoslavia, Afghanistan, Libya and Iran. Armed with 2x Matra R.500 Semi active homing missiles, 2x AIM-9D Infrared homing missiles and 2x 30mm DEFA Cannons, this little plane continues into service to this day as the Atlas F8.M

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 35.4ft (10.8m)
  • Length 47.6ft (14.5m)
  • Height 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 11,832lbs (5,367kg)
  • Loaded Weight 34,429lbs (15,617kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.979
  • Wing Loading 84.2lbs/ft2 (411.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 408.9ft2 (38.0m2)
  • Drag Points 3631

Parts

  • Number of Parts 162
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 650