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He 177 A5 R1

11.4k Jaspy190  3 hours ago
Auto Credit Based on Blyatnov's He 177 Greif

Hey guys! for some reason, I can't add the custom photos anymore sadly. To add to this, my PC fried, so my carrier project is on hold. Till then, have these WWII guided bombs and their launch platforms!

"The Heinkel He 177 Greif (Griffin) was a long-range heavy bomber flown by the Luftwaffe during World War II. The introduction of the He 177 to combat operations was significantly delayed by problems both with the development of its engines and frequent changes to its intended role. Nevertheless, it was the only long-range, heavy bomber to become operational with the Luftwaffe during the conflict. The He 177 had a payload/range capability similar to that of four-engined heavy bombers used by the Allies in the European theatre." - Heinkel He 177 Greif

"He 177A-5/R1
Version optimized for Fritz X and Hs 293 guided bombs, equipped with Kehl control gear." - Heinkel He 177 Greif

"Fritz X was a German guided anti-ship glide bomb used during World War II. Developed alongside the Henschel Hs 293, Fritz X was one of the first precision guided weapons deployed in combat.[1] Fritz X was a nickname used both by Allied and Luftwaffe personnel. Alternative names include Ruhrstahl SD 1400 X, Kramer X-1, PC 1400X or FX 1400 (the latter, along with the unguided PC 1400 Fritz nickname, is the origin for the name "Fritz X")." - Wikipedia, Fritz X

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor He 177 Greif
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 104.6ft (31.9m)
  • Length 72.4ft (22.1m)
  • Height 23.5ft (7.2m)
  • Empty Weight 9,118lbs (4,135kg)
  • Loaded Weight 20,778lbs (9,424kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.336
  • Wing Loading 37.3lbs/ft2 (182.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 557.0ft2 (51.8m2)
  • Drag Points 12639

Parts

  • Number of Parts 207
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 886