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A-16C Scooter

16.3k greasytortle  5.4 years ago
Auto Credit Based on soundwave's Join My Air Force Challenge! [Winner Decided]

After the large success of the A-4 Skyhawk, The WIAF (Wright Isles Air Force) wanted their own lightweight CAS Fighter. Contracts were hard to come by so the WIAF designed their own, designated the A-16C. The Airframe was built completely new and came out almost better than the A-4. The nose cone features an advanced IR tracking sensor for rapid acquisition of the two Guardian Missiles. The wing roots contain the two 20mm autocannons. The underside has three strengthened pylons for heavier munitions such as nine Boom50s. The A-16C was designed to be compatable with the WIN (Wright Isles Navy) Aircraft Carriers, complete with a tailhook and launch bar. The nose also houses an extendable refueling probe. For emergency landings, the tail has a parachute hatch to quickly decelerate. Though not intentional from the start, the A-16C has very fast turn rates and can even out-maneuver the dreaded Snowstone SAM sites!

Controls

AG1: Toggle Afterburner
AG2: Extend/Retract Tailhook
AG3: Extend/Retract Launch Bar
AG4: Extend/Retract Air Refueling Probe
AG5: Jettison Bomb Stores
AG6: Emergency Parachute
AG7: Anti-Collision Lights
VTOL: Flaps and Trim

Carrier Capable


Chaff/Flares


Air-Air Refueling Probe


Blue Angels

Enjoy and Good Luck to all the other contestants!

Comment if you'd like my Blue Angels version. I'm not sure if I should upload it.

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General Characteristics

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.104
  • Wing Loading 19.8lbs/ft2 (96.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 581.6ft2 (54.0m2)
  • Drag Points 2081

Parts

  • Number of Parts 278
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,311
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    30.4k soundwave

    Fun: 9/10
    Agility: 10/10
    Weaponry: 9/10
    Does it fit in with my airforce? 9/10
    Aesthetics: 10/10
    Build quality: 10/10
    Backstory: 10/10
    Detail: 10/10
    Extra cool stuff: +9 points
    Used NRV emblem and/or lightning bolt emblem? +10 points
    Total: 96 points
    Near perfection! I love it!

    +1 5.3 years ago
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    How fast can this plane go??

    5.4 years ago
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    2,629 Redvis

    I Like this plane...

    5.4 years ago
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    16.3k greasytortle

    @ChiChiWerx Thanks for the input. I usually disable mass/drag on blocks that are off-center or cosmetic. With the trim/flaps, I set them to the same axis mostly because I haven't yet mastered the art of custom rotator based flaps yet. They kind of work but setting the elevator trim with it brings the aircraft airborne faster. At the end of the day, it's just simpleplanes. It works, and it's fun. Someday I hope to build a realistic airliner or something with complex multi-part flaps. When it comes to the fuel, I just wanted to give it a nice bit so I can fly for extended periods of time on Multiplayer. I'm still working my way to building better planes but I'm glad you enjoyed this one!

    5.4 years ago
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    29.8k ChiChiWerx

    Well, I generally like it, I especially like the creativity and precision when it comes to the ailerons, the work on the rudder and the landing gear. I do have several inputs, if you'll humor me: Doesn't need near unlimited fuel, or the negative empty weight, really. Also, the trim and flaps being interconnected. You might want to stack two rotators on top of each other, one set to pitch, the other to trim. Other than those two gripes, this is great fun to fly. I also have to admit the Scooter is one of my favorite airplanes.

    5.4 years ago
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    This looks really nice, I like the color scheme, and the overall shape and looks of the plane are wonderful! You should upload the Blue Angels version, it looks pretty!

    5.4 years ago
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    3,839 MEERKAT978

    @greasytortle the colour scheme looks like it belongs anyway, no dramas :) it is beautiful I do say.

    5.4 years ago
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    30.4k soundwave

    @greasytortle oh no it’s fine this still uses the same overall colours so it’s all gud

    5.4 years ago
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    16.3k greasytortle

    @Texasfam04 Sure! you can tag me in an unlisted upload if you like. I'll probably have time to help tomorrow.

    5.4 years ago
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    15.2k Texasfam04

    would you be interested in testing out a build ive been working on? im kinda struggling now with adding the details....or being lazy...:-o@greasytortle

    5.4 years ago
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    16.3k greasytortle

    @Texasfam04 Thanks! If Landing Gear and maybe weapon bay housing is what you're looking for, you'll be in for a treat. I'm working on a little something and it should be out by the end of the month or early December.

    5.4 years ago
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    15.2k Texasfam04

    Greasy very nice build!!! I really love the detail you add into your builds. The landing gear housing, rear hook, flaps and etc...! this is bogdan type of detail!

    5.4 years ago
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    16.3k greasytortle

    @BaconRoll Sorry for the lack of correct colors. I already had most of it built with this color scheme so it just fit the aircraft best.

    5.4 years ago
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    30.4k soundwave

    My goodness! This looks great! I’ll be sure to judge this later on

    5.4 years ago