CAV - C-14A Puma (Cougar)
The
CAV C-14 Puma (Cougar) is a tandem two-seat, twin-engine, all-weather, long-range supersonic jet interceptor fighter/fighter-bomber originally developed for the Venezuelan Navy by Construcciones Aeronáuticas Venezolanas. It first entered service in 1970 with the Venezuelan Navy. It was capable of matching the F-14 and the F-15 in acceleration, speed and systems but not in maneuverability, although it proved to be superior to fighters of the previous generation.
General characteristics:
Crew: 2 (Pilot and Radar Intercept Officer)
Length: 64,7 ft (19.72 m)
Wingspan: 39,53 ft (12.05 m)
Height: 21,75 ft (6.63 m)
Empty weight: 30.864,69 lb (14.000 kg)
Loaded weight: 48.942,59 lb (22.200 kg)
Max. takeoff weight: 72.410,78 lb (32.845 kg)
Powerplant: 2 × AeroTécnica TR-7-22 afterburning turbofans
Dry thrust: 12.500 lbf (55,6 kN) each
Thrust with afterburner: 25,000 lbf (111,21 kN) each
Maximum fuel capacity: 14,200 lb internal; 16.030 lb with 3x 610 gallon external tanks
Performance:
Maximum speed: Mach 2.36 (1.557,16 mph, 2.506 km/h) at high altitude
Combat radius: 500 nmi (575 mi, 926 km)
Ferry range: 1,600 nmi (1,840 mi, 2,960 km)
Service ceiling: 50,000+ ft (15,200 m)
Rate of climb: 45,000 ft/min (229 m/s)