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OA-58 Vulture

18.9k SIRCOMMANDER031  28 days ago
Auto Credit Based on Technicalstrat's (Closed) Turboprop attack challenge

First time developing a twin seater

Background

Developed in the 21st century to address the needs of modern day asymmetrical warfare, the Vulture designed to perform Counter Insurgency (COIN) missions, taking part in low level ground attacks and close air supports on lightly armed infantry and vehicles. Its role in COIN has also led the platform to be used in Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) roles using its vast array of modern sensors, communications and tracking equipment.
Its twin turboprop engines and large wings allow the Vulture to stay airborne for extended periods over the battlefields, be it conducting surveillance or assisting troops on the ground. Its sturdy Tricycle landing gear and large airbrakes allow it to take off ad land at any airfields or roads, requiring little runway space to operate.

Weapons

The Vulture carries a whole host of munitions on its 7 hardpoints, 6 on its wings and 1 centerline. It is capable of carrying any weapons from dumb 500lb bombs and unguided rockets to state of the art laser guided bombs and Air to ground missiles, utilizing its high definition ISR camera to track and lase targets for its weapons. on top that, the Vulture mounts 4 .50 caliber machine guns on its fuselage for self defense and strafing runs.

4x .50 cal HMG
4x GBU-112 LGB
4x 7-cell unguided rocketpods
6x R-12H anti tank missiles

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor (Closed) Turboprop attack challenge
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 46.5ft (14.2m)
  • Length 42.5ft (13.0m)
  • Height 13.1ft (4.0m)
  • Empty Weight 10,243lbs (4,646kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,045lbs (6,824kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.279
  • Wing Loading 27.7lbs/ft2 (135.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 542.2ft2 (50.4m2)
  • Drag Points 6173

Parts

  • Number of Parts 668
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 3,253
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    @SIRCOMMANDER031 it’s ok. It looks awesome!

    28 days ago
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    @AeroTactical a little late :3
    I didn't really expected to win anyways and my sudden workload from school got this build delayed by a lot.

    28 days ago