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Blackburn Basilisk B.1 Strategic Bomber Challenge

34.5k GhostHTX  5.4 years ago

A fictional V-Bomber (or B-Bomber, in this case).
The Blackburn Basilisk B.1. Respendent in her anti-flash white scheme.

Year of introduction - 1955

Brief Description - This was an unsuccessful attempt by Blackburn Aviation to get in on the V-Bomber act. The MOD, being the unimaginative sods that they are, decided against the Basilisk because the Yanks were having issues with thier own «flying wing» (note - around this time Northrop was engaged in tests of the YB-49) and the RAF didnt think that a-they could get it to work and b-the brass didnt want to upset the Yanks in the event they did... Besides which, Blackburn being Blackburn went with a «B» name. Not good marketing at all...

The result being that only one prototype - a B mk1 - airframe number XL 100 was completed and flown.

She was later completed for operations and added to the V-Bomber force after the issues with the wing spars on the Valiant were uncovered. No further examples were completed.

Controls!

AG1- droop flaperons. This will result in changing roll control into reversed yaw control. This wasnt a success, Im not proud of it, so best leave this AG alone.
AG3 - close / open bomb bay
AG4- drop bomb load
AG7- lights
Vtol - flaps
Trim - trim pitch attitude (note this is reversed!)

Spotlights

General Characteristics

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.47
  • Wing Loading 5.2lbs/ft2 (25.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 11,195.6ft2 (1,040.1m2)
  • Drag Points 35840

Parts

  • Number of Parts 402
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 2,601
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    38.2k Trainzo

    Waouuuuuuuuuuhhhhhhh , i love it . Great job . Very nice plane .

    4.8 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    11/10?!? You really are too kind!@LegnaK

    5.2 years ago
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    29.5k LegnaK

    @GhostHTX had to update it abit, I missed something.

    5.2 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Now thats an evaluation that everyone can enjoy! Thanks! @LegnaK

    5.2 years ago
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    29.5k LegnaK
    Handling, stability, agility: 10/10 - incredibly stable, handles like a charm, and not very agile like a true bomber fasion.
    
    Realistic model and behavior: 10/10 - very responsive and docile, this aircraft has great bomber characteristics.
    
    Details, paint and other: 10/10 - practically flawless detailing, the Anti-flash white and roundels make this a very desirable nuclear bomber look along with the paneling and other markings the Blackburn Basilisk is very cleanly designed.
    
    Build quality: 11/10 - no flaws seen here, the aircraft is well designed and functions amazingly. An extra point has been given for a nicely designed cockpit I accidentally overlooked. 
    
    Personal impression: 10/10 - the Blackburn Basilisk caught my attention instantly, and with the design, flight characteristic, and history it fully deserves the 10/10.
    
    Description: 10/10 - Very nicely fleshed out in terms of the history, it kinda makes me sad that it had the fate it did in the alternate history. 
    

    Final Score: 61/60

    +2 5.2 years ago
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    Cool!

    5.3 years ago
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    151k MAHADI

    whoa! that's a pretty big wing! great one!

    5.3 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Cheers! @Trainzo

    5.3 years ago
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    38.2k Trainzo

    I love It . Great job .

    +1 5.3 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Fire away, old chap. Tag me when you release it? @GeneralOliverVonBismarck

    5.3 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Cool. Tag me when youre done? @DPSAircraftManufacturer

    +1 5.3 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Thanks! @CrazyCatZe

    5.3 years ago
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    30.8k CrazyCatZe

    Wow, ok that is AMAZING!

    +1 5.3 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Hey, dont let me stop you. You do you! Tag me when its done?@DPSAircraftManufacturer

    5.3 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Pretty much. It wasnt planned that way, but it turned out ok-ish. @DPSAircraftManufacturer

    +1 5.3 years ago
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    @GhostHTX It's Ok. Take your time.

    +1 5.4 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Im working on it! I promise! Ive been on 10-12 hour days for the last couple of weeks, y’see... That plus two kids below school age is a bit of a tine suck. @Spitfirelad05

    5.4 years ago
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    @GhostHTX Hey! This is amazing! Maybe can you do the Hawker Hurricanes please?

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    29.5k LegnaK

    @GhostHTX no problem:) take your time.

    +1 5.4 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    @Tang0five @Texasfam04 @LegnaK
    You are all most kind!
    This is a little rough and ready (work is becoming less of a full time job and more of an all consuming life eating kind of thing)... But I will try to get the description finished today at least...

    5.4 years ago
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    52.5k Tang0five

    Splendid!

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    15.2k Texasfam04

    I concur! @LegnaK

    +1 5.4 years ago
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    29.5k LegnaK

    Very Nice!

    +3 5.4 years ago