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P-88AB Falcon

6,216 GranBuilder2942  4.9 years ago

2 months after the P-88 Falcon was put into service, the plane suffered multiple flaws that rendered it "under-everything" for combat. After this, the production of P-88's was stopped, and gave way to a new plane: The "P-88AB Falcon." One significant change was the cockpit glass. Issues of the original design were many because it prevents the pilots for an all-angle view of it's surroundings. The climb rate is also a flaw due to it's poor engine performance and small elevators. So, the estimate top speed of the P-88AB is +330 MPH with enlarged elevators. Aside from these changes, I increased the armor strength on the body and wings, painted the Falcon military green and added more flight controls such as: joystick and brake activator. The plane uses the same flight instruments as well. Finally, added a gun circle to enhance the aiming ability of the pilot. Speaking of aiming ability, the nose cannons are now upgraded for more capacity and rate of fire. BTW, I removed the glass from the plane so it would be more fair to enjoy flying the plane.

CONTROLS:
AG1: Beacons and lights
AG2: Landing lights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 34.8ft (10.6m)
  • Length 26.1ft (7.9m)
  • Height 12.6ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 6,009lbs (2,725kg)
  • Loaded Weight 10,970lbs (4,976kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.296
  • Wing Loading 47.0lbs/ft2 (229.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 233.7ft2 (21.7m2)
  • Drag Points 4485

Parts

  • Number of Parts 79
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 397

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