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Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom II KWS

135 SpaBsoldat123  4.9 years ago
Auto Credit Based on SpaBsoldat123's Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom II KWS

Massively updated over the previous iteration to include new features and general improvements.
-Changed nose assembly
-Added ejection seat
-Added and changed lights
-Repainted missiles
-Completely reworked wings
-Moved airbrakes to correct position
-Added more countermeasures
-Tweaked insignias
-Changed exhaust/tail assembly
-Added tail hook
-Slight visual edit to intakes
-Visual redesign of tail section to be more historical

Activation groups & controls:
1 - Drop all tanks
2 - Toggle ground lights
3 - Enable additional countermeasures
4 - Eject
5 - Toggle wing folding control (use VTOL)
6 - Deploy tail hook
7 - Deploy drag chute
8 - Toggle lights
VTOL - Flaps
Trim - Leading edge slats

Note: This aircraft is not built to perform like its real-life counterpart. It is instead built to be reasonably performing in SimplePlanes. However, the appearance, aerodynamics, and weapon configuration are based off of the real-life F-4 Phantom II KWS (Kampfwertsteigerung, "Improved Combat Efficiency") used by the Luftwaffe from 1992-2002.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Luftwaffe F-4F Phantom II KWS
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 26.6ft (8.1m)
  • Length 42.8ft (13.0m)
  • Height 11.2ft (3.4m)
  • Empty Weight 8,661lbs (3,928kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,386lbs (5,618kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.814
  • Wing Loading 48.0lbs/ft2 (234.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 258.2ft2 (24.0m2)
  • Drag Points 2837

Parts

  • Number of Parts 139
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 661
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    69.3k MintLynx

    Seems you've been trying to refine this thing, well good job! It's really nice looking and feature rich for such a low part bird.

    4.9 years ago
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    @communisticbanana Thanks! Hope you enjoy flying this girl

    4.9 years ago
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    Nice build!

    +1 4.9 years ago