U.S. Coast Guard, Medium Range Surveillance C266
Photo credit to @Lifewald (Thanks)
Design Concept:
Over the wings mounted jet design was to reduce the risk of engines receiving direct enemy ground fire and place it far above to avoid debris from unpaved runways. Wins C-266 is based on the turboprop regional transport plane Win C240
Background
In 2011 US Army is looking for a tactical transport aircraft (Aircraft designed primarily for the carriage of personnel and/or cargo over short or medium distances) with STOL capabilities.
To meet the front line rough terrain air transport requirements, The U.S. Army ordered a competition offer to Boeing, Northrop Grumman, and Win's Wing's design Bureau to develop a small size, robust Short Takeoff, and Landing (STOL) transport. Win's Wing's design was selected for the competition. C-226 was developed and entered into service in 2022. They were used as liaisons and general personnel transport. The plane was powered by Pratt & Whitney Canada PT6A-41 engines.
The U.S. Coast Guard followed suit in 2022, ordering a version of the Super Super C266B (modified with a 1.32 m by 1.32 m; 52 x52 inch cargo door), designating it the C266C, for logistics support between Naval and Marine Corps air stations, air facilities, and other activities, both in and overseas. The cabin can readily accommodate cargo, passengers, or both. It is also equipped to accept patients in medical evacuation missions. By 2024, US Coast Guard has ordered 84 of these aircraft to substitute the aging HC-1444/B Ocean Sentry (CN125 variant).
Armament:
Normally, there are no armaments, but defensive countermeasures only.
There are 2 under-wings hard points, which can also carry air-to-air or air-to-ground missiles for petrol missions.
Win's Wings design Bureau welcomes feedback from our "friendly air forces" and thanks for your upvotes. Enjoy!
Photo @Lifewald
Honoring our U.S. Coast Guards!
This plane is a fictional, design concept by Win's Wings
Specifications
Spotlights
- This craft is curated
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Wins C-240
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 67.1ft (20.5m)
- Length 59.4ft (18.1m)
- Height 21.9ft (6.7m)
- Empty Weight 28,002lbs (12,701kg)
- Loaded Weight 38,550lbs (17,486kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 2.448
- Wing Loading 58.5lbs/ft2 (285.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 658.7ft2 (61.2m2)
- Drag Points 16781
Parts
- Number of Parts 215
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 830
@BigAeroplane Thank you! I use to build with low part counts if possible
太棒了，这么好看的飞机仅有215个零件
@WinsWings well i tried to do crazy stunts with it and i can say is that
yes this plane is a cargo planeand not a weird fighter plane@Numbers2 well, don’t fly like a fighter. It is basically a cargo/passenger plane.
looks cool
A brilliant plane only issue is that it can fly but it's not that control friendly when I pitch hard it just sends me into a barrel roll
@Rodrigo110 thank you.
Very very cool design, and such a low part count too!
@Lifewald sure. Thanks
@WinsWings if you want screenshots, tag me before you post it
@Lifewald I have added your shots. Last time, I remember that you did screenshots for me. But it was too late, that SP "curated" my plane and I have no chance to add them later. Thanks.
@BuiltBionixInd10 well, "Republic LAAT gunship" took the US Coast Guard colors... which was started in late 60s
"1967 – The Now Familiar Coast Guard Red Stripe Identification Symbol Was Adopted and Was Incorporated Into the Aircraft Paint Scheme"
@Lifewald Thanks for the photos, I have updated them before getting "curated" by SP, and I could no longer edit the post after that did that
Liking the Republic LAAT gunship colors
:O I love this, The engine placement makes it look so cool.
Nice
Nice.
@WinsWings feel free
@Lifewald thank you so much. May I add them?
@WinsWings nice plen, have a screenshot
screenshot 1
screenshot 2
@WisconsinStatePolice @HuskyDynamics01 Thanks