The C-1A “Tusko” is a close air support single prop aircraft that is designed for agility, lethality, and reliable use all while assuring performance and ease of use. The airframe itself was created and modified during many tests to optimize acrobatic performance and still safeguard combat effectiveness. The cockpits control system is a very straightforward design due to the strict doctrine of simplicity and ease of use during the stressful operation this plane was built for and is closely followed, yet no essential capability was cut. The gauges are centered together and the spacing of buttons and levers are well determined to keep things simple and tidy, keeping the pilot in close touch to the airframe. The weapon systems that come with the craft are slightly modified, this was done as a designers choice method of combat application incredibly critical to the close air support rule sets. The air-to-ground missiles aboard are maneuverable and acquire the target in an instant, the bombs are placed on pylons strictly designed for rapid-release weapon systems like bombs and other drop munitions. The rocket pods have a high rate of fire, this is because the default fire rate is incredibly slow and is not suitable for close air combat. And lastly, the dual 150MM artillery cannons were developed for this airframe, and attached to the fuselage’s inner side pylons to mitigate the beating recoil. To adjust for range, simply angle the weapons upward as these armaments are essentially artillery cannons affixed to a plane. The airframe itself was designed strictly to meet the goals of agile acrobat performance as well as maintaining and even excelling in stout structure. An addition of ambient buoyancy was thought of and implemented in the unfortunate case that the aircraft must land in water. Most of the buoyancy is mainly in front of the engine to offset its weight and also is present in the fuselage extensions to keep the plane upright. Overall, this aircraft is the perfect
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 45.9ft (14.0m)
- Length 33.0ft (10.1m)
- Height 14.6ft (4.5m)
- Empty Weight 9,695lbs (4,397kg)
- Loaded Weight 10,611lbs (4,813kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.282
- Wing Loading 42.5lbs/ft2 (207.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 249.5ft2 (23.2m2)
- Drag Points 3534
Parts
- Number of Parts 156
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 879
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