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Lapwing GR.1

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Lapwing GR.1 is a ground attack reconnaissance aircraft with vertical/short take of and landing (V/STOL). Fictionally designed by Hawker Siddeley, it is operated by the Royal Navy and Royal Air Force.

Max Speed at sea level (Loaded): 561mph

Armaments:
2X Machine guns
2x BlackKnight Medium-Range Missiles
4x Lance GBU Guided Bombs
2x 500lb GPB Bombs

BlackKnight missiles use the Rainbow Code System. Each rainbow code name was constructed from a randomly selected colour, plus an appropriate noun. The BlackKnight has a similar performance to an AIM-9X.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 37.6ft (11.5m)
  • Length 45.1ft (13.8m)
  • Height 15.2ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 19,571lbs (8,877kg)
  • Loaded Weight 32,432lbs (14,711kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.997
  • Wing Loading 108.4lbs/ft2 (529.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 299.3ft2 (27.8m2)
  • Drag Points 4182

Parts

  • Number of Parts 151
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 695