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Fairchild Republic A-10 Thunderbolt II v.2

27.9k SteadfastContracting  8.4 years ago

Better cosmetics than the last but it doesn't quite fly. I'll continue to work on it if enough upvotes.
STATS...
Engines: twin General Electric TF34-Ge-100 turbofans
Generated Thrust: 9,065 lb. per engine
Wingspan: 57ft.6" (17.42 meters)
Length: 53ft.4" (16.16 meters s)
Height: 14ft.8" (4.42 meters)
Weight: 29,000lb.(13,154 kilograms) Max. Takeoff Weight 51,000lb.(22,950 kilograms) Fuel Capacity 11,000lb.(7,257 kilograms)
Payload: 16,000lb.(7,257 kilograms)
Speed: 450 nautical MPH (Mach 0.75)
Range: 2,580 miles (2,240 nautical miles)
Ceiling: 45,000ft. (13,636 meters)
Crew: 1
Unit Cost: 18.8 Million dollars

This is my second attempt at this replica.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 33.7ft (10.3m)
  • Length 30.6ft (9.3m)
  • Height 11.4ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 10,802lbs (4,899kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,140lbs (6,867kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.671
  • Wing Loading 59.9lbs/ft2 (292.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 252.6ft2 (23.5m2)
  • Drag Points 5566

Parts

  • Number of Parts 76
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 335
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    @dan242 You get it to fly yet?

    8.3 years ago
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    @dan242 Ok then. give it a shot. I don't plan to.

    8.3 years ago
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    2,581 dan242

    @Shipmaster,maby but the engeins don't really matter unless it's volt

    8.3 years ago
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    @dan242 Sure. I think it has something to do with where the engines are.

    8.3 years ago
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    2,581 dan242

    Cuse it will only take 5 mins

    8.3 years ago
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    2,581 dan242

    So if it doesn't fly can I make it fly and give you credit for the design?

    8.3 years ago
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    @dan242 BTW I followed you to help you. I do think you build good stuff.

    8.3 years ago
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    @dan242 Did you fly it because it doesn't fly.

    8.3 years ago
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    2,581 dan242

    Aiy dude that's good

    8.3 years ago
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    Even with that, i really think you should. And im glad to have a positive impact @Shipmaster

    8.4 years ago
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    @hadesrocksz I don't know about that... I really am just amateur leveled in plane building skills. But it means a lot to have a silver member tell me that.

    8.4 years ago
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    Yhea, it may take a while to get notticed, i got lucky, tho, you definetley deserve more though @Shipmaster

    8.4 years ago
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    @hadesrocksz Ok. I can't believe I have as many points as I do. A week and a 1/2 ago I only had 200 from 10 months of being in the community.

    8.4 years ago
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    Hmm, maybe a mig? @Shipmaster

    8.4 years ago
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    Mate @Shipmaster

    8.4 years ago
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    @hadesrocksz Thanks. I'm thinking weapons and some finishing work and I will be done with this one. What should I make next???
    Just 1 thing... what does "m8" mean.

    8.4 years ago
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    Cool work m8

    8.4 years ago