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Blohm and Voss BV.401

3,157 Gandana  7 months ago
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Blohm Und Voss BV.401

History

In the turbulent years of the early 1940s, amidst the chaos of World War II, the brilliant minds at Blohm & Voss, a renowned German aircraft manufacturer, set their sights on creating a masterpiece of aviation engineering. Fueled by innovation and a relentless pursuit of excellence, they gave birth to the magnificent Blohm & Voss BV.401.

The origins of the BV.401 can be traced back to 1943 when the ambitious BV P 188 design was suddenly canceled. Undeterred by this setback, the engineers at Blohm & Voss began to envision an aircraft that would surpass all expectations. They aimed to design a plane that would not only meet the demanding needs of the Luftwaffe but would also serve as a symbol of German engineering prowess. The Blohm & Voss BV.401 found itself assigned to a secretive and elite unit within the Luftwaffe known as Kampfgruppe 200. Tasked with the most challenging and daring bombing missions, this remarkable aircraft became synonymous with both innovation and courage.

The aircraft's performance under such extreme conditions was a testament to the ingenuity of Blohm & Voss engineers. Its jet engine, cutting-edge at the time, provided the BV.401 with the speed and agility needed to evade enemy fighters and ground defenses. Its sleek design allowed it to slip through the air with minimal resistance, making it exceptionally challenging for enemy radar to detect.

  • 4 Jumo 012 Engine
  • 2 Aerial Turret
  • 80 Bombs
  • 3 crew
  • 1705 km/h maximum speed (Tested at 11 km altitude)

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Instruction

Activate 1 : Open door
Activate 2 : Turret (Just select the target you want)
Activate 3 : Reverse Thrust
Activate 6 : Open Bomb bay
Activate 7 : Drop bomb

Takeoff :
Full Throttle + Full flaps + 3/4 Trim = Takeoff (Around 340 km/h)
Landing :
10% Throttle + 1/2 flaps = Landing (I suggest you to use trim to control the plane)

NOTE : Around 300 km\h speed, this plane is heavy
Lower than 300 km\h = Kamikaze

Apologies if there are innacuracy, this are the first bomber i ever made

Source :

KG 200

Hope you enjoy my works!

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Luft46 Fuselage
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 118.1ft (36.0m)
  • Length 96.0ft (29.3m)
  • Height 19.6ft (6.0m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 149,742lbs (67,922kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 36.469
  • Wing Loading 60.9lbs/ft2 (297.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,458.9ft2 (228.4m2)
  • Drag Points 31220

Parts

  • Number of Parts 642
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 4,408
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    3,157 Gandana

    Thank you for the upvotes!

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    11.9k DeveloperTh

    @Gandana yes
    this is my id

    +1 3 months ago
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    3,157 Gandana

    @DeveloperTh i see, so the novel will be posted on your account yes?

    +1 3 months ago
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    11.9k DeveloperTh

    @Gandana Oh, and I might as well post a story about the origins of the plane.

    +1 3 months ago
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    11.9k DeveloperTh

    @Gandana I'll make it a short version of the story, but the planes you're going to take are Allied ones.

    +1 3 months ago
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    3,157 Gandana

    @DeveloperTh can you drop the link to read the novel once it done? Also i don't mind if the plane were destroyed in the story, being the part of someone novel is a honor to me already

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    3,157 Gandana

    @DeveloperTh really? I'm truly honored!

    +1 3 months ago
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    11.9k DeveloperTh

    Good work, I like this plane, will use it in a novel •⁠ᴗ⁠•)

    3 months ago