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Focke-Wulf FW.102

3,839 MEERKAT978  6.4 years ago
Auto Credit Based on poopatron71's 1935 Bomber challenge (CLOSED)

Designed in 1934 and first flown in 1935, the Fw 102 was at its time an incredibly advanced aeroplane. Featuring a unique mechanical autopilot, it could perform level, five and torpedo bombing missions. However its undercarriage layout and underpowered engine proved troublesome and hazardous in combat, and as technology advanced the Fw102 was forgotten and replaced by the somewhat superior Ju 87. CONTROLS- AG1 to activate rear turret moved by pitch and yaw, AG2 to activate forward-firing MG FF/MM 20mm cannon, AG7 to activate Gyroscopic Autopilot (useful for turret is and level bombing) and AG8 to activate/deactivate control surfaces (ensure autopilot is engaged, necessary to effectively use turret)

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor 1935 Bomber challenge (CLOSED)
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 31.0ft (9.4m)
  • Length 24.4ft (7.4m)
  • Height 12.1ft (3.7m)
  • Empty Weight 5,028lbs (2,281kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,521lbs (2,504kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.199
  • Wing Loading 27.0lbs/ft2 (131.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 204.5ft2 (19.0m2)
  • Drag Points 4045

Parts

  • Number of Parts 85
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 425