T-45A UJPT, E2-C2, ADV, & IUT Eng-01
Introduction to NATOPS & T-45A Configuration
II.
T-45A overview 1.4.14.3.1.2
Sg 2, fr 1
Lesson Organization
A.
General description
Sg 2, fr 2
1.
Dimensions
30 ft 10 in
a.
Wing span: 30 ft, 10 in
T-45A
Performance Parameters
Takeoff Gross Weight Land/Cat (lb)
14,500/14,200
Usable Fuel Weight JP-4/JP-5 (lb)
2,776/2,904
Operating Weight Empty (lb)
10,557 (with wing pylons)
b.
Length: 39 ft, 4 in
MaxPermissibleMachNo./Airspeed
1.04/550KTS
Max g
+7.3, -3
NOTE: Max g is a design
13 ft 5 in
specification. Actual operating
limitations are contained in
the T-45A NATOPS Manual
c.
Height (to top of fin): 13 ft, 5 in
Chapter Four with interim
changes.
39 ft 4 in
T-45A GENERAL DESCRIPTION
2.
Airframe
a.
Moderately swept wing with 2 degrees
dihedral
NOTE: A small stall fence on each
wing (to control spanwise flow) and
strategically placed vortex generators
aid in 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; also plumbed for fuel drop
tanks
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
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