| HF-38 Wraith
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| File:HF-38 Wraith.png
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| Generation 1 Heavy Interceptor and Maritime Strike Fighter
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| Aircraft Overview
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| Classification
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Heavy Fighter
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| Role
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Heavy Interceptor / Maritime Strike Aircraft
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| Origin
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Gondara
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| Manufacturer
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Gondaran State Aviation Directorate
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| Used By
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Gondaran Air Corps
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| Design Date
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1937
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| First Flight
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1938
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| Service Entry
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1939
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| Status
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Active Service
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| Classification Status
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Generation 1 Heavy Fighter
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| Crew & Capacity
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| Crew
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1
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| Passenger Capacity
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| Troop Capacity
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| Medical Capacity
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| Cargo Capacity
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| Vehicle Capacity
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| Dimensions
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| Length
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28 ft 9 in
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| Wingspan
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42 ft 0 in
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| Height
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11 ft 4 in
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| Wing Area
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303.5 sq ft
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| Cargo Bay Length
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| Cargo Bay Width
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| Cargo Bay Height
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| Weight
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| Empty Weight
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8,589 lb
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| Loaded Weight
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10,620 lb
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| Maximum Takeoff Weight
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10,900 lb
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| Payload
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| Fuel Capacity
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Internal self-sealing fuel tanks
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| Powerplant
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| Engines
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2
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| Engine Type
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Gondaran Vortex Major 14-cylinder air-cooled radial engines
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| Power Output
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2 × 1,100 hp (2,200 hp total)
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| Propulsion Notes
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Two-speed superchargers; counter-rotating constant-speed propellers
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| Performance
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| Maximum Speed
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411 mph at 25,000 ft
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| Cruise Speed
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~320 mph
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| Range
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1,200 mi
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| Ferry Range
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Extended with drop tanks
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| Service Ceiling
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33,000 ft
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| Rate of Climb
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3,880 ft/min
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| Takeoff Distance
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| Landing Distance
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| Armament
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| Guns
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1 × 25mm Heavy Cannon; 4 × 12.5mm Heavy Machine Guns
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| Bomb Load
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2 × 250 lb bombs
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| Defensive Armament
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| Hardpoints
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2 underwing hardpoints; auxiliary drop tanks
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| Operational Features
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| Landing Gear
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Retractable taildragger
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| Water Capability
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| Ramp / Door System
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| Field Capability
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Long-range interceptor and maritime patrol operations
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| Special Equipment
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Armored cockpit; self-sealing fuel tanks; twin-engine redundancy; long-range navigation equipment
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| Related Systems
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| Engine Family
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Vortex Major Radial Series
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| Related Aircraft
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F-38 Ghoul, HF-38N Sea Wraith
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| Related Projects
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