The primary fighter of the Olympian Air Force, and the main opponent of the Pilotmario Air Force's Pummeler. It is armed with four .50 caliber Model 99 machine guns, two in the nose and two in the wings. Compared to the Pummeler, it was slower, shorter-ranged, and less well-armed, but had significantly better climb and maneuverability. While the type performed well against the Pummeler, and pilots such as Cleo Riga were able to attain ace status in this aircraft, it proved inadequate against the General Victor's Combined Air Offensive.
The CAO, which were a series of coordinated strikes from PAF dive bombers and heavy bombers aimed at crippling the Olympian war effort, overwhelmed the capabilities of the Olympian Air Force. Its four machine guns were inadequate against anything larger than a fighter, let alone PAF heavy bombers. In a final report, the Olympian Air Force High Command stated "The Pilotmario Air Force have achieved total air superiority. Although are pilots and their aircraft are undoubtedly excellent, the scale of the attacks overwhelmed our capabilities." Unlike the Pummeler, the type would not see extensive service past the First War, although some reserve units continued to operate the type.
Specifications
General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 29.3ft (8.9m)
- Length 25.1ft (7.6m)
- Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
- Empty Weight 3,943lbs (1,788kg)
- Loaded Weight 5,283lbs (2,396kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.189
- Wing Loading 25.8lbs/ft2 (126.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 204.6ft2 (19.0m2)
- Drag Points 1785
Parts
- Number of Parts 55
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 258