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{{Infobox_Gondara_Aircraft
| name                = HF-38 Wraith / HF-38N Sea Wraith
| image                = HF-38 Wraith.png
| caption              = Generation 1 Heavy Interceptor and Maritime Strike Fighter
| classification      = Heavy Fighter
| role                = Heavy Interceptor / Maritime Strike Fighter
| origin              = Republic of Gondara
| manufacturer        = Gondaran State Aviation Directorate
| used_by              = [[Airforce of Gondara]], [[ Navy of Gondara |Gondaran Naval Aviation]]
| design_date          = 1937
| first_flight        = 1938
| service_entry        = 1939
| status              = Active Service
| cost
| classification_status= Generation 1 Heavy Fighter


| crew                 = 1
{{Infobox Gondara Aircraft
| name                  = HF-38 Wraith / HF-38N Sea Wraith
| image                 = HF-38 Wraith.png
| caption              = First-generation heavy interceptor and maritime strike fighter
| classification        = Heavy Fighter
| role                  = Heavy Interceptor / Maritime Strike Fighter
| origin                = Republic of Gondara
| manufacturer          = Gondaran State Aviation Directorate
| used_by              = [[Air Force of Gondara]]; [[Navy of Gondara|Gondaran Naval Aviation]]
| design_date          = 1937
| first_flight          = 1938
| service_entry        = 1939
| status                = Active Service
| classification_status = Generation 1 Heavy Fighter


| length               = 28 ft 9 in
| crew                  = 1
| wingspan             = 42 ft 0 in (19 ft 6 in folded)
| length               = 28 ft 9 in
| height               = 11 ft 4 in
| wingspan             = 42 ft 0 in (19 ft 6 in folded, HF-38N)
| wing_area           = 303.5 sq ft
| height               = 11 ft 4 in
| wing_area             = 303.5 sq ft


| empty_weight         = 8,589 lb
| empty_weight         = 8,589 lb
| loaded_weight       = 10,620 lb (10,900 lb MTOW)
| loaded_weight         = 10,620 lb
| mtow                 = 10,900 lb
| mtow                 = 10,900 lb
| fuel_capacity       = Internal self-sealing fuel tanks + underwing drop tanks
| fuel_capacity         = Internal self-sealing tanks; optional underwing drop tanks


| engines             = 2
| engines               = 2
| engine_type         = Gondaran Vortex Major 14-cylinder air-cooled radials
| engine_type           = Gondaran Vortex Major 14-cylinder air-cooled radial engines
| power_output         = 2 × 1,100 hp (2,200 hp total)
| power_output         = 2 × 1,100 hp (2,200 hp total)
| propulsion_notes     = Two-speed superchargers; counter-rotating constant-speed propellers
| propulsion_notes     = Two-speed superchargers; counter-rotating constant-speed propellers


| max_speed           = 411 mph at 25,000 ft
| max_speed             = 411 mph at 25,000 ft (HF-38)
| cruise_speed         = ~320 mph
| cruise_speed         = Approx. 320 mph
| range               = 1,200 mi combat radius
| range                 = 1,200 mi combat radius (as recorded)
| ferry_range         = 1,650 mi with drop tanks
| ferry_range           = 1,650 mi with drop tanks (as recorded)
| service_ceiling     = 33,000 ft
| service_ceiling       = 33,000 ft
| rate_of_climb       = 3,880 ft/min
| rate_of_climb         = 3,880 ft/min (HF-38)


| guns                 = 1 × 25mm Heavy Hub Cannon; 4 × 12.5mm Heavy Machine Guns
| guns                 = 1 × 25 mm heavy nose cannon; 4 × 12.5 mm heavy machine guns
| bomb_load           = 2 × 250 lb tactical bombs or centerline 533mm aerial torpedo (HF-38N)
| bomb_load             = 2 × 250 lb tactical bombs; or 533 mm centerline aerial torpedo (HF-38N)
| hardpoints           = 2 underwing reinforced hardpoints
| hardpoints           = 2 reinforced underwing hardpoints; naval torpedo mounting provision (HF-38N)


| landing_gear         = Retractable heavy-duty taildragger
| landing_gear         = Retractable taildragger; reinforced carrier gear (HF-38N)
| field_capability     = Prepared airfields and carrier flight decks
| field_capability     = Prepared airfields; carrier flight decks (HF-38N)
| special_equipment   = Armored cockpit tub; self-sealing fuel tanks; dual hydraulic circuits; mechanical reversion; carrier tailhook & catapult spools (HF-38N)
| special_equipment     = Armored cockpit; self-sealing fuel tanks; redundant hydraulics; mechanical control reversion; tailhook and catapult spools (HF-38N)


| engine_family       = Vortex Major Radial Series
| engine_family         = Vortex Major Radial Series
| related_aircraft     = [[F-38 Ghoul]], [[F-38N Sea Ghoul]]
| related_aircraft     = [[F-38 Ghoul]]
}}
}}


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== Overview ==


== Overview ==
The '''HF-38 Wraith''' is Gondara's premier first-generation twin-engine heavy interceptor and maritime strike fighter. Developed by the Gondaran State Aviation Directorate beginning in 1937, the aircraft was designed to defend Gondara's extensive coastlines and naval formations against long-range multi-engine bombers and maritime reconnaissance aircraft.
 
Powered by two Vortex Major radial engines and armed with concentrated forward-firing weapons, the Wraith emphasizes speed, survivability, and long-range interception. Its navalized variant, the '''HF-38N Sea Wraith''', serves as a heavy fighter and strike aircraft aboard the ''Strike''-class fast aircraft carriers.


The '''HF-38 Wraith''' is Gondara's premier first-generation twin-engine heavy interceptor and maritime strike fighter. Developed entirely in-house by the Gondaran State Aviation Directorate starting in 1937, the aircraft was built to solve a critical tactical challenge: defending Gondara's vast coastline and carrier battle groups against long-range multi-engine bombers and maritime reconnaissance craft.
== Development and Program History ==


Combining twin Vortex Major radial engines, concentrated nose armament, and high-speed stability, the Wraith represents Gondara's preference for heavily armored, survivable combat aircraft. Its navalized variant, the '''HF-38N Sea Wraith''', serves as the heavy strike backbone aboard the ''Strike''-class fast aircraft carriers.
=== Homegrown Requirement ===


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In early 1937, Gondaran military planners identified a tactical vulnerability: standard single-engine fighters lacked the combination of range, endurance, and firepower needed to intercept heavy maritime bombers before they could attack fleet formations or coastal infrastructure.


== Development & Program History ==
The State Aviation Directorate issued a specification for a high-speed, long-range heavy fighter capable of emergency operation on one engine over open water.


=== Homegrown Requirement ===
=== Initial Structural and Aerodynamic Problems ===
In early 1937, Gondaran military doctrine identified a major tactical vulnerability: standard single-engine land fighters lacked the range, endurance, and hitting power to intercept heavy maritime bombers far out at sea before they could launch attacks on fleet formations or coastal infrastructure.


The State Aviation Directorate issued an ambitious specification for a high-speed, long-range heavy fighter capable of single-engine emergency operation over open water.
Project lead Aris Vane's initial proposal used a compact twin-engine configuration with a short nose terminating near the wing's leading edge. Although intended to improve pilot visibility and aerodynamic efficiency, early wind-tunnel and static-model testing revealed significant problems:


=== Initial Structural Woes & Aerodynamic Setbacks ===
* '''Center-of-gravity instability:''' The short forward fuselage and forward-mounted wing engines produced an unfavorable balance, impairing high-speed pitch stability.
Gondaran design team Project Lead Aris Vane initially proposed a hyper-compact twin-engine design featuring a flush, stubby nose that sat flush with the leading edge of the wing box. The goal was to maximize pilot visibility and aerodynamic efficiency, but early wind-tunnel tests and static scale models revealed severe engineering flaws:
* '''Armament packaging:''' The short nose forced the cannon and machine guns into the inner wing roots, creating ammunition-feed problems under high-g maneuvers and complicating gun convergence.
* '''Engine-nacelle turbulence:''' Airflow around the inner wing and engine nacelles caused tailplane buffeting above 300 mph.


* **Center-of-Gravity (CG) Instability:** Placing the engines forward on the wings while cutting the forward fuselage created an extreme aft balance bias, making high-speed pitch control wildly unpredictable.
=== Redesign and Service Introduction ===
* **Armament Cramping:** Without a forward nose cone, the heavy cannon and machine guns had to be mounted in the inner wing roots, causing severe feeding jams during high-g maneuvers and poor bullet convergence at range.
* **Engine Nacelle Turbulence:** High-speed airflow between the compact wing roots and the twin engine cowlings generated heavy tailplane buffeting above 300 mph.


=== The Overhaul & Final Success ===
Rather than cancel the program, Directorate engineers undertook a major redesign in late 1937:
Rather than scrapping the program, Directorate engineers executed a complete structural redesign in late 1937:


1. **Fuselage Extension:** The nose was extended nearly four feet forward of the main wing spar. This shifted the aircraft's center of mass forward, immediately restoring pitch stability and creating an ideal centerline weapons bay.
# '''Extended fuselage:''' The nose was lengthened by nearly four feet ahead of the main wing spar, improving balance and providing room for centerline armament.
2. **Nose Artillery Suite:** The primary battery was moved into the extended nose, housing a single 25 mm hub cannon and four 12.5 mm heavy machine guns for pinpoint forward convergence.
# '''Concentrated nose battery:''' A 25 mm cannon and four 12.5 mm machine guns were relocated to the extended nose to improve forward-firing convergence.
3. **Powerplant Neutralization:** Integrating two 14-cylinder Gondaran Vortex Major radial engines with counter-rotating propellers eliminated engine torque on takeoff and high-power climbs.
# '''Revised powerplant arrangement:''' Counter-rotating propellers on the two Vortex Major radial engines reduced net torque effects during takeoff and high-power climbs.


The revised prototype made its maiden flight in mid-1938, achieving 411 mph at 25,000 feet. It entered service in 1939 as the HF-38 Wraith.
The revised prototype first flew in mid-1938 and achieved a reported 411 mph at 25,000 feet. The HF-38 entered service in 1939.


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== Design and Systems ==


== Design & Systems ==
=== Airframe ===


=== Airframe Structure ===
The Wraith uses an all-metal, stressed-skin aluminum-alloy monocoque airframe. Its central box spar links the engine nacelles to the fuselage, providing structural strength for high-speed operations and dive recovery at speeds exceeding 460 mph.
The Wraith utilizes an all-metal stressed-skin aluminum alloy monocoque structure built around a massive central box spar that connects both engine nacelles directly to the fuselage. This rigid structure allows the aircraft to withstand high-speed dive recoveries exceeding 460 mph.


=== Propulsion ===
=== Propulsion ===
Power is provided by twin Gondaran Vortex Major 14-cylinder air-cooled radial engines delivering 1,100 hp each. The engines feature two-speed mechanical superchargers optimized for medium-to-high altitude interception and drive three-bladed counter-rotating constant-speed propellers.


=== Armament & Firepower ===
Two Gondaran Vortex Major 14-cylinder, air-cooled radial engines provide 1,100 hp each. Both engines use two-speed mechanical superchargers and drive three-bladed, counter-rotating constant-speed propellers.
All primary weaponry is concentrated directly in the nose centerline:
* **1 × 25mm Heavy Cannon:** Mounted centrally to fire through the nose tip, firing explosive armor-piercing shells designed to shred heavy bomber wing spars.
* **4 × 12.5mm Heavy Machine Guns:** Grouped tightly around the cannon with 400 rounds per gun.


Two underwing hardpoints can carry up to 250 lb tactical bombs or long-range auxiliary drop tanks for extended ocean patrols.
=== Armament ===


=== Survivability & Pilot Protection ===
The Wraith's principal forward-firing weapons are grouped in the nose:
* **Armored Cockpit Tub:** The pilot sits within a 6.25 mm steel armor tub with an armored glass windscreen to resist head-on gun attacks.
* **Twin-Engine Redundancy:** Either Vortex Major engine can be feathered independently, allowing the aircraft to maintain level flight and return to base on a single engine.
* **Redundant Hydraulics & Mechanical Reversion:** Independent hydraulic lines run along opposite sides of the fuselage. If total pressure is lost, flight controls automatically revert to direct cable linkages.


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* '''1 × 25 mm heavy cannon:''' A centrally mounted weapon intended for attacks against large aircraft.
* '''4 × 12.5 mm heavy machine guns:''' Clustered around the cannon, with 400 rounds per gun.
 
Two reinforced underwing hardpoints support tactical bombs or auxiliary drop tanks. The HF-38N has an additional provision for a centerline aerial torpedo.
 
=== Survivability and Pilot Protection ===
 
* '''Armored cockpit:''' A 6.25 mm steel protective tub and armored-glass windscreen provide additional protection during head-on attacks.
* '''Twin-engine redundancy:''' Each engine can be feathered independently, allowing continued flight on a single engine under suitable conditions.
* '''Redundant systems:''' Separate hydraulic circuits and direct mechanical flight-control linkages provide backup following hydraulic failure.
* '''Fuel protection:''' Internal self-sealing fuel tanks help reduce vulnerability to battle damage.


== Naval Variant: HF-38N Sea Wraith ==
== Naval Variant: HF-38N Sea Wraith ==


Developed simultaneously alongside the land-based model, the '''HF-38N Sea Wraith''' adapts the airframe specifically for service on the double-deck hangars of the ''Strike''-class fast aircraft carriers (CV-2 and CV-3).
Developed alongside the land-based aircraft, the '''HF-38N Sea Wraith''' adapts the Wraith for carrier service aboard the ''Strike''-class fast aircraft carriers (CV-2 and CV-3).


=== Carrier Adaptations ===
=== Carrier Adaptations ===
* **Hydraulic Wing-Folding:** Outer wing panels fold vertically outboard of the engine nacelles, reducing the wingspan from $42\text{ ft}$ to **$19\text{ ft } 6\text{ in}$** to fit the carrier's $48\text{ ft} \times 44\text{ ft}$ hydraulic elevators.
* **Reinforced Landing Gear:** The main taildragger struts were replaced with heavy-duty oleo shock absorbers to withstand high-sink-rate carrier landings.
* **Deck Arrestor Gear:** A heavy-duty A-frame tailhook is anchored directly into the central fuselage keel.
* **Maritime Ordnance:** The hardpoints are wired to carry an optional 533 mm aerial torpedo or dual 250 lb armor-piercing bombs for maritime strike roles.


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* '''Folding wings:''' Hydraulically operated outer wing panels fold vertically outside the engine nacelles, reducing overall span from 42 ft to 19 ft 6 in for more efficient deck and hangar stowage.
* '''Reinforced landing gear:''' Heavy-duty oleo struts withstand the higher sink rates associated with arrested carrier landings.
* '''Arresting gear:''' An A-frame tailhook is secured to the fuselage keel; catapult spools support carrier launching operations.
* '''Maritime ordnance:''' The naval variant can carry two 250 lb bombs or an optional centerline-mounted 533 mm aerial torpedo.


== Specifications (HF-38 / HF-38N) ==
The ''Strike''-class carriers' hydraulic elevators are recorded as measuring 48 ft × 44 ft. Folding wings reduce the aircraft's stowed footprint, rather than being strictly necessary for clearance within an elevator of those dimensions.


{| class="wikitable"
== Specifications ==
! Feature !! Standard HF-38 Wraith !! Navalized HF-38N Sea Wraith
 
{| class="wikitable" style="width:100%;"
! style="text-align:left;" | Feature
! style="text-align:left;" | HF-38 Wraith
! style="text-align:left;" | HF-38N Sea Wraith
|-
|-
| Operational Role || Land-Based Heavy Interceptor || Carrier-Based Heavy Fighter/Strike
| Primary role || Land-based heavy interceptor || Carrier-based heavy fighter / maritime strike aircraft
|-
|-
| Gross Weight || 10,620 lb || 10,900 lb (MTOW)
| Recorded gross weight || 10,620 lb || 10,900 lb (maximum takeoff weight)
|-
|-
| Max Speed || 411 mph at 25,000 ft || 402 mph at 24,000 ft
| Maximum speed || 411 mph at 25,000 ft || 402 mph at 24,000 ft
|-
|-
| Combat Radius || 1,200 miles || 1,100 miles
| Recorded combat radius || 1,200 mi || 1,100 mi
|-
|-
| Rate of Climb || 3,880 ft/min || 3,650 ft/min
| Rate of climb || 3,880 ft/min || 3,650 ft/min
|-
|-
| Carrier Capable || No || Yes (Hydraulic Wing-Fold & Tailhook)
| Folding wings || No || Yes; 19 ft 6 in folded
|-
| Carrier capable || No || Yes; arresting hook and reinforced landing gear
|}
|}
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== See Also ==
== See Also ==


- [[Gondaran Air Corps]]
* [[Air Force of Gondara]]
- [[Republic of Gondara Navy]]
* [[Navy of Gondara]]
- [[Gondaran Military Equipment]]
* [[Gondaran Military Equipment]]
- [[F-38 Ghoul]]
* [[F-38 Ghoul]]
- [[Strike-Class Aircraft Carrier]]
* [[Armed Forces of Gondara]]


[[Category:Gondaran Military Equipment]]
[[Category:Gondaran Military Equipment]]
[[Category:Aircraft]]
[[Category:Aircraft]]
[[Category:Gondaran Air Corps]]
[[Category:Gondaran Naval Aviation]]
[[Category:Gondaran Naval Aviation]]
[[Category:Twin-Engine Aircraft]]
[[Category:Twin-Engine Aircraft]]
[[Category:Heavy Fighters]]
[[Category:Heavy Fighters]]

Revision as of 14:27, 29 October 2026


HF-38 Wraith / HF-38N Sea Wraith
First-generation heavy interceptor and maritime strike fighter
Aircraft Overview
Classification Heavy Fighter
Role Heavy Interceptor / Maritime Strike Fighter
Origin Republic of Gondara
Manufacturer Gondaran State Aviation Directorate
Cost
Used By Air Force of Gondara; Gondaran Naval Aviation
Design Date 1937
First Flight 1938
Service Entry 1939
Status Active Service
Classification Status Generation 1 Heavy Fighter
Crew & Capacity
Crew 1
Passenger Capacity
Troop Capacity
Medical Capacity
Cargo Capacity
Vehicle Capacity
Dimensions
Length 28 ft 9 in
Wingspan 42 ft 0 in (19 ft 6 in folded, HF-38N)
Height 11 ft 4 in
Wing Area 303.5 sq ft
Cargo Bay Length
Cargo Bay Width
Cargo Bay Height
Weight
Empty Weight 8,589 lb
Loaded Weight 10,620 lb
Maximum Takeoff Weight 10,900 lb
Payload
Fuel Capacity Internal self-sealing tanks; optional underwing drop tanks
Powerplant
Engines 2
Engine Type Gondaran Vortex Major 14-cylinder air-cooled radial engines
Power Output 2 × 1,100 hp (2,200 hp total)
Propulsion Notes Two-speed superchargers; counter-rotating constant-speed propellers
Performance
Maximum Speed 411 mph at 25,000 ft (HF-38)
Cruise Speed Approx. 320 mph
Range 1,200 mi combat radius (as recorded)
Ferry Range 1,650 mi with drop tanks (as recorded)
Service Ceiling 33,000 ft
Rate of Climb 3,880 ft/min (HF-38)
Takeoff Distance
Landing Distance
Armament
Guns 1 × 25 mm heavy nose cannon; 4 × 12.5 mm heavy machine guns
Bomb Load 2 × 250 lb tactical bombs; or 533 mm centerline aerial torpedo (HF-38N)
Defensive Armament
Hardpoints 2 reinforced underwing hardpoints; naval torpedo mounting provision (HF-38N)
Operational Features
Landing Gear Retractable taildragger; reinforced carrier gear (HF-38N)
Water Capability
Ramp / Door System
Field Capability Prepared airfields; carrier flight decks (HF-38N)
Special Equipment Armored cockpit; self-sealing fuel tanks; redundant hydraulics; mechanical control reversion; tailhook and catapult spools (HF-38N)
Related Systems
Engine Family Vortex Major Radial Series
Related Aircraft F-38 Ghoul
Related Projects


Overview

The HF-38 Wraith is Gondara's premier first-generation twin-engine heavy interceptor and maritime strike fighter. Developed by the Gondaran State Aviation Directorate beginning in 1937, the aircraft was designed to defend Gondara's extensive coastlines and naval formations against long-range multi-engine bombers and maritime reconnaissance aircraft.

Powered by two Vortex Major radial engines and armed with concentrated forward-firing weapons, the Wraith emphasizes speed, survivability, and long-range interception. Its navalized variant, the HF-38N Sea Wraith, serves as a heavy fighter and strike aircraft aboard the Strike-class fast aircraft carriers.

Development and Program History

Homegrown Requirement

In early 1937, Gondaran military planners identified a tactical vulnerability: standard single-engine fighters lacked the combination of range, endurance, and firepower needed to intercept heavy maritime bombers before they could attack fleet formations or coastal infrastructure.

The State Aviation Directorate issued a specification for a high-speed, long-range heavy fighter capable of emergency operation on one engine over open water.

Initial Structural and Aerodynamic Problems

Project lead Aris Vane's initial proposal used a compact twin-engine configuration with a short nose terminating near the wing's leading edge. Although intended to improve pilot visibility and aerodynamic efficiency, early wind-tunnel and static-model testing revealed significant problems:

  • Center-of-gravity instability: The short forward fuselage and forward-mounted wing engines produced an unfavorable balance, impairing high-speed pitch stability.
  • Armament packaging: The short nose forced the cannon and machine guns into the inner wing roots, creating ammunition-feed problems under high-g maneuvers and complicating gun convergence.
  • Engine-nacelle turbulence: Airflow around the inner wing and engine nacelles caused tailplane buffeting above 300 mph.

Redesign and Service Introduction

Rather than cancel the program, Directorate engineers undertook a major redesign in late 1937:

  1. Extended fuselage: The nose was lengthened by nearly four feet ahead of the main wing spar, improving balance and providing room for centerline armament.
  2. Concentrated nose battery: A 25 mm cannon and four 12.5 mm machine guns were relocated to the extended nose to improve forward-firing convergence.
  3. Revised powerplant arrangement: Counter-rotating propellers on the two Vortex Major radial engines reduced net torque effects during takeoff and high-power climbs.

The revised prototype first flew in mid-1938 and achieved a reported 411 mph at 25,000 feet. The HF-38 entered service in 1939.

Design and Systems

Airframe

The Wraith uses an all-metal, stressed-skin aluminum-alloy monocoque airframe. Its central box spar links the engine nacelles to the fuselage, providing structural strength for high-speed operations and dive recovery at speeds exceeding 460 mph.

Propulsion

Two Gondaran Vortex Major 14-cylinder, air-cooled radial engines provide 1,100 hp each. Both engines use two-speed mechanical superchargers and drive three-bladed, counter-rotating constant-speed propellers.

Armament

The Wraith's principal forward-firing weapons are grouped in the nose:

  • 1 × 25 mm heavy cannon: A centrally mounted weapon intended for attacks against large aircraft.
  • 4 × 12.5 mm heavy machine guns: Clustered around the cannon, with 400 rounds per gun.

Two reinforced underwing hardpoints support tactical bombs or auxiliary drop tanks. The HF-38N has an additional provision for a centerline aerial torpedo.

Survivability and Pilot Protection

  • Armored cockpit: A 6.25 mm steel protective tub and armored-glass windscreen provide additional protection during head-on attacks.
  • Twin-engine redundancy: Each engine can be feathered independently, allowing continued flight on a single engine under suitable conditions.
  • Redundant systems: Separate hydraulic circuits and direct mechanical flight-control linkages provide backup following hydraulic failure.
  • Fuel protection: Internal self-sealing fuel tanks help reduce vulnerability to battle damage.

Developed alongside the land-based aircraft, the HF-38N Sea Wraith adapts the Wraith for carrier service aboard the Strike-class fast aircraft carriers (CV-2 and CV-3).

Carrier Adaptations

  • Folding wings: Hydraulically operated outer wing panels fold vertically outside the engine nacelles, reducing overall span from 42 ft to 19 ft 6 in for more efficient deck and hangar stowage.
  • Reinforced landing gear: Heavy-duty oleo struts withstand the higher sink rates associated with arrested carrier landings.
  • Arresting gear: An A-frame tailhook is secured to the fuselage keel; catapult spools support carrier launching operations.
  • Maritime ordnance: The naval variant can carry two 250 lb bombs or an optional centerline-mounted 533 mm aerial torpedo.

The Strike-class carriers' hydraulic elevators are recorded as measuring 48 ft × 44 ft. Folding wings reduce the aircraft's stowed footprint, rather than being strictly necessary for clearance within an elevator of those dimensions.

Specifications

Feature HF-38 Wraith HF-38N Sea Wraith
Primary role Land-based heavy interceptor Carrier-based heavy fighter / maritime strike aircraft
Recorded gross weight 10,620 lb 10,900 lb (maximum takeoff weight)
Maximum speed 411 mph at 25,000 ft 402 mph at 24,000 ft
Recorded combat radius 1,200 mi 1,100 mi
Rate of climb 3,880 ft/min 3,650 ft/min
Folding wings No Yes; 19 ft 6 in folded
Carrier capable No Yes; arresting hook and reinforced landing gear

See Also

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