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Aichi K7 Ryusei-Kai type-21

3,139 Shimakaze  7.3 years ago

Good news is I have fixed the stability problem in this first public version!
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The K7 Ryusei-kai was designed in response to fix the problem of Aichi B4A that would replace both the Nakajima B6N Tenzan torpedo plane and the Yokosuka D4Y Suisei dive bomber in IJN service but have lots problem on its engine. It was intended for use aboard a new generation of Taihoo-class carriers.
The K7 had a weight-carrying capacity stemming from its requirements, resulting in a weapons load no greater than its predecessors. The presence of an internal bomb bay with two high-load-capability attachment points allowed the aircraft to carry two 250 kg (550 lb) or six 60 kg (132 lb) bombs. Alternatively, it could carry a single 800 kg (1,764 lb) torpedo mounted externally.
Defensive armament initially consisted of two 20mm Type 99 Model 2 cannons in the wing roots.
Despite the plane's weight and size, it displayed fighter-like handling and performance, besting the version of the A6M Zero in service at the time. It was fast and highly maneuverable.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 51.5ft (15.7m)
  • Length 42.0ft (12.8m)
  • Height 13.5ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 3,892lbs (1,765kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,883lbs (3,122kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.581
  • Wing Loading 15.1lbs/ft2 (73.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 456.1ft2 (42.4m2)
  • Drag Points 3943

Parts

  • Number of Parts 73
  • Control Surfaces 14
  • Performance Cost 386