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Bomber challenge Avro Vulcan

52.5k Tang0five  6.9 years ago
Auto Credit Based on doge's HEAVY BOMBER challange-Closed

This is my entry to the heavy bomber challenge and she needs no introduction. One of the most recognisable aircraft ever built (my other half even knows what a Vulcan looks like!) and sadly no longer flying. I always wanted to do a v bomber and after watching the Guy Martin documentary and hearing the howl of those engines on take off, my hairs stood up and I was left in awe. For the aircraft perverts I took some liberties with the weapons bay and enlarged it to accommodate the required bombs for this challenge. Fly it like the bomber she is and there shouldn't be too many problems. As with most delta-winged aircraft there's some nasty slow speed characteristics. I didn't realise how many were lost in real life due to accidents. The pilots were provided with ejectors, however the 3 in the back were not which led to a number of fatalities when things went arse over tit. VTOL down for flaps AG1 for bomb bay doors, AG2 for parachute, AG3 lights, bombs can be released one by one or hit the magic button AG7 for the "pain train".....needless to say be straight and level!

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor HEAVY BOMBER challange-Closed
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 77.9ft (23.8m)
  • Length 68.9ft (21.0m)
  • Height 19.9ft (6.1m)
  • Empty Weight 41,663lbs (18,898kg)
  • Loaded Weight 67,642lbs (30,682kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.993
  • Wing Loading 26.2lbs/ft2 (128.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,580.6ft2 (239.8m2)
  • Drag Points 24497

Parts

  • Number of Parts 239
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 1,428
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Top drawer old boy! Cant wait! @Tang0five

    6.7 years ago
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    52.5k Tang0five

    Thanks @GhostHTX nice of you to say. Got to keep the stiff upper lip phraseology going! Got another of the V bombers coming out soon.....

    6.7 years ago
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    34.5k GhostHTX

    Cant believe I have overlooked this for so long. Bloody lovely!
    Also - arse over tit! Haven't heard that phrase in a long time.

    6.7 years ago
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    52.5k Tang0five

    Thanks! @jimbobular. This robbed my of my spare time over the course of a week!

    6.9 years ago
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    Great job!!

    6.9 years ago