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RAI RI-2 Flydo

25.1k JohnnyBoythePilot  6.5 years ago

RAI RI-2 Flydo

First flown in 1920


BACK STORY:
With the failure of the Gnat, Renston needed to quickly develop a new fighter to replace it. Instead of going for a completely new design, Renston decided to improve the Gnat by simply adding a 3rd wingset making the design a tri-plane. They disgnated the improved air frame as the RI-2 Flydo. While the Flydo was slower than the Gnat, it was a much better dogfighter and was the better solution to counter the P1 Eagle fighters. The Eagle though remained a better overall fighter compared to the RI-2. The RI-2 remained as Banolin's basic light fighter until better fighters were developed. The RI-2's final usage was as a patrol fighter and a trainer.


I actually made this airplane way back right after I made the Gnat but didn't upload it for awhile due to my main company's (PAC) projects such as the Samson Project and the Majestic 24 Project.

Like it's predeccessor, this is another boring airplane that is meant to be flown by the AI as an "enemy" plane. Enjoy using it for target practice!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 30.9ft (9.4m)
  • Length 19.3ft (5.9m)
  • Height 8.2ft (2.5m)
  • Empty Weight 2,857lbs (1,296kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,574lbs (1,621kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.419
  • Wing Loading 11.4lbs/ft2 (55.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 314.1ft2 (29.2m2)
  • Drag Points 1531

Parts

  • Number of Parts 39
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 212
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    @CptJacobson
    Sure

    5.6 years ago
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    7,775 Karzigg

    May I use lad @JohnnyBoythePilot

    5.6 years ago
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    @JohnnyBoythePilot thanks!

    6.5 years ago
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    5,281 kgv23

    np

    6.5 years ago
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    @kgv23
    Thanks!

    6.5 years ago
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    31.3k Mostly

    @JohnnyBoythePilot np

    6.5 years ago
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    @Texasfam04
    @Mostly
    Thanks for the upvotes!

    6.5 years ago
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    @BroAeronautics
    It's already out. The P1 Eagle is PAC's first ever design. Go into my posts and keep going way back through the posts. You'll eventually find it.

    Or you can just click here, lol

    6.5 years ago
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    3,839 MEERKAT978

    @JohnnyBoythePilot Still a sweet design

    6.5 years ago
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    When will the P1 Eagle be out?

    6.5 years ago
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    @MEERKAT978
    Thanks! Made it as simple as possible for AI usage. Not really a player's airplane. Plus PAC is my main company, and my heavy amounts of detail go mainly towards PAC airplanes.

    6.5 years ago
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    3,839 MEERKAT978

    Didn't even notice the third wing initially, nice looking build though!

    6.5 years ago