J.60 Spurvhauk

The J.60 Spurvhauk (Anglic: Sparrowhawk) is a retired Ringeriker, single-engine, subsonic lightweight fighter introduced in 1958. It was designed to replace the J.49 Tønne, Ringerike's first jet fighter. It was supplemented by Nieuport-Saulnier Mystère Fighters from 1965 and replaced by the J.71 Torden, however it survived as a trainer until 1990.

General Characteristics

 * Crew: 1
 * Length: 29 ft 9 in (9.07 m)
 * Wingspan: 22 ft 2 in (6.76 m)
 * Height: 8 ft 10 in (2.69 m)
 * Wing Area: 136.6 sq ft (12.69 m2)
 * Empty Weight: 4,800 lb (2,177 kg)
 * Gross Weight: 8,765 lb (3,976 kg) tactical, with external tanks and armament
 * '''Max Takeoff Weight: 9,040 lb (4,100 kg)
 * Powerplant: 1x RAEC Mk.18 turbojet engine, 4,705 lbf (20.93 kN) thrust

Performance

 * Range: 434.5 nmi (500.0 mi, 804.7 km)
 * Maximum speed: 604 kn (695 mph, 1,119 km/h) at 20,000 ft (6,096 m)
 * Service ceiling: 50,000 ft (15,000 m) +

Armament

 * Guns: 2× Stalgilde AK.5 30 mm revolver cannon in nose with 115 rpg
 * Hardpoints: 4, outboard pylons usually fitted with drop tanks