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Fi 103R Reichenberg with launch base

82.2k SimplyPlain  3.8 years ago

I already used a version of the "Reichenberg", a crewed V1 flying bomb, in my previous "Mistel" build. But then I thought it would be cool to give it some weapons; a pop-off nose hiding a battery of rockets, like the Bachem "natter", seemed like a fun idea.

And then I realized these things weren't designed to take off from a runway -they were launched from a ramp, like the V1... so it seemed best to build a ramp as well. But the ramp, even though I tried to make it look like a real V1 launcher, looked a bit silly; it needed some "window dressing".

So: here's a 2k-part build you'll never use, because most of it stays behind after takeoff.

FLYING / CONTROLS

Easy enough; before launching, just press AG1 to unlock the "plane" on its ramp. There's no intricate launch procedure; just give it some elevator trim and then throttle up to 100% in one go... the machine should fly off the ramp just fine. After the launch, it handles like a silly-looking plane.

The only important control is AG4, which releases the nose cone to uncover 23x R4M rockets. Once those are spent, you can either try to land (good luck with that -it's possible, but not easy) or fly into some target to create a big bang.

Have fun!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 121.6ft (37.1m)
  • Length 221.6ft (67.5m)
  • Height 26.8ft (8.2m)
  • Empty Weight 32,652lbs (14,810kg)
  • Loaded Weight 35,311lbs (16,016kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.509
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.014
  • Wing Loading 10.8lbs/ft2 (52.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 3,257.4ft2 (302.6m2)
  • Drag Points 2123

Parts

  • Number of Parts 2035
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 5,979
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    I like how you don't make crazy insane fake things,but you make believable fake things.

    10 months ago
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    This looks like a decent bombing target, i love it

    +1 3.5 years ago
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    mega oof

    3.8 years ago
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    82.2k SimplyPlain

    @BubbleLukasie nope, afraid not... it's just there for show. Would be pointless, since it's just the reichenberg minus the cockpit (ergo, a V1)

    3.8 years ago
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    32.8k SyntheticL

    is there any way to take control the other craft in the base?

    3.8 years ago