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AH-3C SuperMantis

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The AH-3 is a Light Ground Attack Tilt-Rotor Craft. It's main purpose is to provide a stable platform for the Ground Attack role with a greater speed and range than a helicopter while being lighter than a turbofan powered aircraft in a similar configuration. It does not hover but instead keeps a low forward speed to maintain stability, take care if you want to change the center of gravity.

Short Takeoff - Set VTOL to 50% forward, Flaps to full, then apply full Power.

Vertical Takeoff - Set VTOL to 10% then apply 85-90% Power. Maintain a speed of 50kph or greater for stability.

To attack while hovering, set VTOL to 10% rearward and lower throttle to 85%, set flaps forward/downward and maintain a forward speed of 60 kph or greater.

To cruise at max speed in level flight, set power to full, then set VTOL to full forward and set flaps to full. As you pick up speed the craft will pitch up, slowly raise the flaps to half and balance.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 25.0ft (7.6m)
  • Length 26.9ft (8.2m)
  • Height 11.3ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 6,210lbs (2,816kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,547lbs (2,970kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.245
  • Wing Loading 64.5lbs/ft2 (314.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 101.6ft2 (9.4m2)
  • Drag Points 3700

Parts

  • Number of Parts 78
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 500