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Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat

53.8k CoolPeach  6.8 years ago

Well, I expected this to be a one day build, but it seems it took a bit longer than that. The pinnacle of piston powered plane technology, I present, the illustrious Grumman F8F-2 Bearcat. Featuring folding wings, (semi) detailed landing gear and a colourful livery.

This is my first attempt at using fusalage inlets as numbers, much nicer and smoother don't you think?

Thanks to EternalDarkness once again for helping out in this build. You probably know who he is by now but still, check him out.

Controls:
VTOL - Flaps
AG1 + TRIM (Up) - Fold wings
AG2 - Drop fuel tank
AG8 - Turn on navigation lights

Can take off on both carriers too and dogfights really well

Infomation:
The Grumman F8F Bearcat is an American single-engine carrier-based fighter aircraft introduced in late World War II. It went on to serve into the mid-20th century in the United States Navy, the United States Marine Corps, and the air forces of other nations. It would be Grumman Aircraft's final piston engined fighter aircraft. Modified versions have broken speed records for piston-engined aircraft, and are popular among warbird owners.

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 39.4ft (12.0m)
  • Length 27.2ft (8.3m)
  • Height 13.3ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 22,202lbs (10,071kg)
  • Loaded Weight 27,865lbs (12,639kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.089
  • Wing Loading 11.5lbs/ft2 (56.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,428.3ft2 (225.6m2)
  • Drag Points 7211

Parts

  • Number of Parts 245
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 967
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    It is absolutely great! Looks like the real thing and is very detailed, if only I was this good at making planes.

    3.5 years ago
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    53.8k CoolPeach

    Haha thank you. But this build would need a complete revamp if I wanted to make it again. Very outdated build style and techniques. @KnightOfRen

    3.6 years ago
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    41.8k Ren

    It looks great! You should try remaking with glass and smoothing.

    3.6 years ago
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    4,080 RCBOSS

    Awesome as always

    6.8 years ago
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    39.0k phanps

    Honey peaches this is good

    6.8 years ago
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    74.3k Mumpsy

    Great Bearcat! Looks great and flies great too.

    6.8 years ago
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    Sweet beans

    6.8 years ago
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    50.6k ChaMikey

    no problem dude, great work!

    6.8 years ago
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    9,477 Razor3278

    @CoolPeach np mate, its so beautiful

    6.8 years ago
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    53.8k CoolPeach

    Thanks guys
    @aseder
    @Razor3278
    @ChaMikey

    6.8 years ago
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    53.8k CoolPeach

    Thanks
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    6.8 years ago
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    @CoolPeach no problem

    6.8 years ago
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    Very nice. Amazing details, especially for an iOS build.

    6.8 years ago
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    53.8k CoolPeach

    Thanks again for the modding help
    @EternalDarkness

    6.8 years ago
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    53.8k CoolPeach

    Thank you
    @SlowJet

    6.8 years ago
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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    np @CoolPeach

    6.8 years ago
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    53.8k CoolPeach

    Thanks
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    6.8 years ago
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    32.3k CRJ900Pilot

    nice!

    6.8 years ago