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GP-233 Whatwah

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Auto Credit Based on AeroTactical's (Closed) Turboprop attack challenge

I got caught out by the deadline changing, so this is too late but I'll upload it anyway as I'm quite pleased with how it turned out.

This is an unconventional attack plane, powered by two ducted fans. The initial inspiration was the RFB Fantrainer, but adding an additional engine gave more performance and better handling characteristics. I could have boosted the engine power and blade count, but that would have led to an excessive maximum speed for the missions this type of plane would carry out. Other aspects that suit it for the attack / CAS role are the low stall speed, stable handling, large fuel capacity and heavy payload. It can safely operate from short airstrips, such as Bandit and the Wright North Runway, and - though it is not designed for the role - it can take off and land on the Beast-class aircraft carrier.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor (Closed) Turboprop attack challenge
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 57.4ft (17.5m)
  • Length 51.2ft (15.6m)
  • Height 14.2ft (4.3m)
  • Empty Weight 18,721lbs (8,492kg)
  • Loaded Weight 23,363lbs (10,597kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.171
  • Wing Loading 37.1lbs/ft2 (181.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 630.4ft2 (58.6m2)
  • Drag Points 2853

Parts

  • Number of Parts 87
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 592