Introduction to T-45C Configuration
T-45C TS, ADV & IUT ENG-01
PRESENTATION
I.
T-45C overview 1.4.14.3.1.2
Sg 1, fr 2
Lesson Organization
A.
General description
T-45C CONFIGURATION
1.
Dimensions
* Overview
* Major aircraft systems
overview
a.
Wing span: 30 ft, 10 in
* Other T-45C aircraft systems
* Centralized warning
b.
Length: 39 ft, 5 in
system (CWS)
Sg 1, fr 3
c.
Height (to top of fin): 13 ft, 5 in
Fig 1: T-45C General
Description
2.
Airframe
a.
Moderately swept wing with 2 degrees dihedral
NOTE: A small stall fence on each wing and
wing boundary layer control.
b.
Stabilator utilizes swept design, 10 degrees
anhedral
c.
Control surfaces hydraulically operated except
for the rudder which is mechanical
d.
Wing pylons permit carriage and delivery of a
variety of training weapons
e.
Design: U.S. Navy version of British Aerospace
Hawk
B.
General performance characteristics
1.
Takeoff gross weight (lb): 14,500 land/14,200 CAT
launch
2.
Usable fuel weight (lb): 2776 JP-4/2,904 JP-5
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