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Auto Credit Based on CriticalAir's AHS-13 Ikarus
A modified form of the AHS-13 Ikarus, this one was retrofitted with machine guns, torpedoes, bombs, and Rocket pods. It also has flares to defend against enemy missilws
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor AHS-13 Ikarus
- Created On iOS
- Wingspan 81.0ft (24.7m)
- Length 40.1ft (12.2m)
- Height 11.1ft (3.4m)
- Empty Weight 9,053lbs (4,106kg)
- Loaded Weight 12,828lbs (5,819kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.14
- Wing Loading 29.2lbs/ft2 (142.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 439.3ft2 (40.8m2)
- Drag Points 3966
Parts
- Number of Parts 140
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 767
The description from @CriticalAir’s post
The AHS-13 Ikarus was created for Winswings Push-Pull Propeller Challenge
Operation
AG4 - Fires explosive bolts to separate crew compartment from aircraft
AG5 - Deploy parachute
F5 - Pilot View
F6 - Crew View
F7 - Reconaissance Camera View
Stall Speed = 93 mph (approx.)
Be careful during landing, as the rear prop can strike the runway, so minimum flare on landing!
The (Alternate) History of the AHS-13 Ikarus
Designed in the closing year of WW2 as a high altitude reconnaissance aircraft, the AHS-13 put the crew in a pressurized egg suspended between two booms. The large wingspan gave the AHS-13 a very high flight ceiling, allowing operations at more than 54,000 feet. The airplane featured a crew compartment that could be jettisoned as an escape pod in case of in-flight troubles.
The aircraft only entered service in small numbers as it was no longer needed when the war ended.
Designer's Notes
This push-pull engine that Winswings created is really cool, and I couldn't resist entering the challenge even though it was a bit of a rush.