F-41 Gladiator
Please keep in mind that this is my first successful aircraft,
I know it doesn’t look the best but I put all my efforts into it, thanks
Special thanks to @tucan for providing the screenshots. Also, I recommend joining his Discord server, SPCS: https://discord.gg/b3hJJTCpuv
Description
The F-41 Gladiator is a 5th generation multi-role air supremacy fighter aircraft designed and built by AeroTech Industries in 2021. Equipped with an ADMM unit which holds 80 multirole missiles, it can clear the skies from enemies for extended time periods, or destroy a convoy in less than a minute. During testing it was discovered that it can sink the USS Beast and the two destroyers in a matter of seconds.
The F-41 is also very agile, and this gives it an advantage during dogfights. Even though it was designed for the air force, the Gladiator can be operated on aircraft carriers and has V/STOL (Vertical/Short Take-off and Landing) capabilities.
Controls
AG1- Afterburner
AG2- Landing Lights
AG3- Navigation Lights
AG4- Drag Chute
AG5- Activate ADMM
AG6- Arresting Cable
AG7- VTOL Engine
AG8- Main engines
VTOL- Flaps/Trim
Weaponry
- 80x ADMM Multi-Use missiles
- MG-55 Minigun
- 50mm ground attack gun (use it to destroy stuff like bridges)
How to use VTOL
- Activate AG7 (VTOL engine) and press on AG8 (Main engine) once to disable it.
- Go at full power. After a few seconds you should start lifting off.
- Wait one second from when you lift off. At this point you should be at a higher altitude. When you’re there deactivate AG7 (VTOL engine) and activate AG8 (Main engine) and AG1 (Afterburner).
- Retract the landing gear and then disengage the afterburner (AG1) when you’ve gathered enough speed. If you want you can also keep flying with it activated.
Credits
ADMM unit from this plane: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/z5x9l0/ATLAS-ADMM. (I was inspired by this plane for the looks)
The two gauges in the cockpit are from https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/tkxbUN/Gauges-Pack.
Special thanks to @BigSmacc and @InsertNameHere00 for providing some help.
Specifications
Spotlights
- BuiltBionixInd10 3.0 years ago
- AtlasMilitaryIndustries 3.0 years ago
- CookingWithCinderBlocks 3.0 years ago
- DJkekkeroni 3.0 years ago
- tucan 3.0 years ago
- SnazzuDesignBureau 3.0 years ago
- Zerstorer 3.0 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor F-41 final test
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 42.7ft (13.0m)
- Length 69.4ft (21.2m)
- Height 16.5ft (5.0m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 27,238lbs (12,355kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 4.207
- Wing Loading 30.4lbs/ft2 (148.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 897.1ft2 (83.3m2)
- Drag Points 6848
Parts
- Number of Parts 326
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 1,897
In case the pings didn’t work in the Description:
Screenshots – @tucan
Overall help – @BigSmacc
Overall help – @InsertNameHere00
ADMM Unit (and inspiration) – @AtlasMilitaryIndustries
Gauges - @AN2Felllla
Sorry if the pings are annoying, it’s just that I don’t want to look like the guy that doesn’t credit.
I hope you enjoy the plane!
@TheRealKronos Understood, we will be ready.
@Almost 6 F-41 fighter jets are now being produced. Expect 2 C-135 cargo planes landing with the F-41's within 24 hours.
@TheRealKronos Maysia would like to purchase 6 F-41 Units.
@TheRealKronos Eh, I'm going nowhere and I barely play. I might pop up from time to time but I won't be playing. feel free to improve upon my ideas.
@TheEverPoisonousRicin Thanks, why are you going to retire?
@TheRealKronos That does make sense, I give you the best of luck I'm gonna retire from this game in a while.
@TheEverPoisonousRicin Actually I'm not an alt, I just practiced and waited a long time before making a plane to publish.
@AtlasMilitaryIndustries Yeah, when I saw the TF-74 I got inspired to make a plane based off of it. In that period i abandoned my first prototype (it's unflyable), and this worked immediately. I really admire your planes.
Must be an alt. Very nice.
@TheRealKronos I like how you modified the airframe. Btw I don't mind if you modify anything I make.
@TheRealKronos This looks really cool. I can see the resemblance to the TF-74.