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Asteroid As-17 Rapier

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Auto Credit Based on mikoyanster's Naval Attack Challenge

Manufacturer
Asteroid Industries

Year
1994

Description
The AS-17 rapier was a light naval attack aircraft meant for close carrier support operations. It was based off the Vought F7U Cutlass, but improved on the design. The Rapier has since been replaced by the AS-28 and AS-14B aircraft, but is flown by some Avlanchian National Guard wings.

Controls
Act. 1-Fold Wings
Act. 2-gear doors (after folding landing gear)
Act. 3-Arrestor hooks
Act. 4-Lights

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Naval Attack Challenge
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 49.6ft (15.1m)
  • Length 47.2ft (14.4m)
  • Height 15.5ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 24,377lbs (11,057kg)
  • Loaded Weight 30,579lbs (13,870kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.85
  • Wing Loading 38.7lbs/ft2 (189.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 789.8ft2 (73.4m2)
  • Drag Points 10139

Parts

  • Number of Parts 416
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 1,805
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    • Ease of maneuver # 7pt
    • Realistic model # 10pt
    • Details, paint and accesories # 5pt
    • Realistic weapons and behaviour # 15pt
    • Build quality # 5pt
    • Mission Fulfillment # 10pt
    • Fair play # 20pt

      Total 72pt

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