Auto Credit Based on MajorMapleLeaf's Carrier-based Aircraft challenge!
Overview:
A light airborne early warning and control aircraft capable of carrier operations designed by the Fourhundredfifyfith Unnamed Aircraft Company as a bid to provide the USS Beast a medium-range early warning system. Several radar and other electronic systems were used to provide some coverage for the aircraft and its design role, which included its main role as an AEW&C.
Controls:
AG8: Toggle Exterior Lights (Positioning and Beacon Lights)
AG7: Activate Arresting Hook
AG2 + VTOL (0-(-1)): Activate flap controls
AG1: Fold wings to storage position
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Carrier-based Aircraft challenge!
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 68.4ft (20.9m)
- Length 51.4ft (15.7m)
- Height 17.9ft (5.5m)
- Empty Weight 35,056lbs (15,901kg)
- Loaded Weight 41,182lbs (18,679kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.18
- Wing Loading 59.3lbs/ft2 (289.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 694.9ft2 (64.6m2)
- Drag Points 12159
Parts
- Number of Parts 131
- Control Surfaces 14
- Performance Cost 718
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