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Grumman G-623V

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Name: Grumman G-623V
Type: Concept Replica
Attempt #: 2
Falkenwut Generation Build: 6

This is my 2nd take on the Conceptual Grumman Model G-623V. A VTOL concept plane made by Grumman in the 1970s-80s or so. This time, giving the plane a color coating as the famous navy Jolly Rogers... suits it rather nicely!



Special thanks to website www.secretprojects.co.uk for information on this plane.

The VTOL control tends to flip the aircraft AOA straight up if you suddenly change from VTOL to CTOL configuration. Make sure you adjust the VTOL control slowly and adjusting your attitude as your go. For VTOL Take-off, ensure that you have a lighter or empty loadout. It's a rather smooth VTOL flyer, however, I feel the Specifications of the plane are still not realistic enough, but then again... it's a concept aircraft... maybe for attempt number 3...

Carrier Capable
VTOL - Flap and VTOL control
Action Buttons:
1 - Toggle Carrier hook
3 - Jettison AAMs
5 - Jettison Bombs
7 - Toggle VTOL control.

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 26.6ft (8.1m)
  • Length 47.0ft (14.3m)
  • Height 13.3ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 13,141lbs (5,960kg)
  • Loaded Weight 16,154lbs (7,327kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.46
  • Wing Loading 39.1lbs/ft2 (191.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 412.8ft2 (38.4m2)
  • Drag Points 4294

Parts

  • Number of Parts 327
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 1,362