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Columbiair XF-8 Leopard

5,408 HeavyC22  2.9 years ago
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The United States Navy was looking for an alternative to the rather low climb rates of their propeller driven aircraft towards the end of the war. Columbiair proposed this naval quick response interceptor along with their “Turbulent” to meet the high standards set before them. With two 30mm cannons, it was sure to pack a punch, and although not the fastest, its climb rate couldn’t be ignored. Hope you all enjoy! (Also, it has dive brakes, VTOL DOWN)

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 47.7ft (14.5m)
  • Length 38.7ft (11.8m)
  • Height 14.7ft (4.5m)
  • Empty Weight 11,845lbs (5,373kg)
  • Loaded Weight 14,649lbs (6,644kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.295
  • Wing Loading 39.3lbs/ft2 (191.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 372.7ft2 (34.6m2)
  • Drag Points 6421

Parts

  • Number of Parts 180
  • Control Surfaces 3
  • Performance Cost 677
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    5,408 HeavyC22

    Thank you! @extraordinaryman

    2.2 years ago
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    5,408 HeavyC22

    Thanks again man @MDDJB

    2.3 years ago
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    5,408 HeavyC22

    Thanks @Notaleopard “OLD RELIABLE”

    2.9 years ago
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    5,408 HeavyC22

    Will do thanks! @SilverStar

    2.9 years ago
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    14.2k SilverStar

    So I have tested it, it's a nice plane, which reminds me some first heinkel jets. The pitch control surfaces go at a too high angle, this causes a Cobra to take off followed by a spin... and a crash lol. Btw the dive brakes works well, it can be use like flaps for landing. The rest is good.
    Try to do custom landing gears next time !

    2.9 years ago
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    5,408 HeavyC22

    Thank you thank you @Strikercritsilver

    +1 2.9 years ago
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    Nice!

    2.9 years ago
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    5,408 HeavyC22

    Thanks man! @SilverStar

    2.9 years ago
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    14.2k SilverStar

    It looks nice, I will test it when I can

    2.9 years ago