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Ruhrstahl Rs-290 “Kriegsnebel”

18.5k Thelegitpilot13  4.5 years ago

[Part of FranzPeterSiegfried’s WWII Alternate History universe]

A small, radio controlled UAV, meant to be deployed from and defend bombers from incoming interceptors. Reupload due to a very special part I forgot to fix.(Thanks to Jolyloly for pointing that out!) Anyone can use this on their bombers, just be sure to credit me!

Anyone else hearing electronic screeching over the radio? I’m getting a bit scared.

American fighter crew intercepting German bombers, 1943

Backstory:

Aircraft:

In 1942-43, Germany was starting to get concerned at the rate of their Argus bombers being downed, and High Command was willing to experiment with new forms of fighters to support them. Long Range Fighters did exist, but it seems like they were lacking in protecting the group near the end of the mission. So, to deal with that, Ruhrstahl - who worked on the radio controlled Fritz X bomb - came to the Luftwaffe office to work with Till - a highly-skilled engineer who formerly worked for Focke Wulf - to work on a new form of fighter: the Radio-Controlled Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (RC-UAV). Testing began shortly after, and with the hard work and determination from Till, the prototype only took a few days to make and complete. Testing began in early 1943, and soon, Kriegsnebeln were put onto Argus and captured Kirov bombers. Later, it was discovered that it could also serve as a mobile RADAR jammer, increasing its effectiveness by a substantial amount (however it could only do this for short intervals due to the potential risk of frying the wiring). When active, the Rs-290 produces a high pitched electronic shrieking over the radio, scaring and confusing enemy pilots, it essentially becoming the new Jericho’s Trumpet for fighter jets.

Operations:

The Rs-290 has a very simple operations apparatus, consisting of 1 stations per drone (typically 3 on the carrier aircraft), with a pilot for each UAV. The pilots in their stations would be sat at those stations at all times. When attack began, they would stare at miniaturized TV screens, receiving signals from the drone, and run through detachment sequences. Operations would be short, due to the Rs-290s range, though not short enough to lack in cover. Once fighting ended, the pilots would maneuver their UAVs to their allocated pylons, and reattach the UAVs to the mothership. Operation would then proceed as normal, and the UAVs would be filled with fuel from the Argus (fuel could be pumped back out if the aircraft needed it). During landing, the UAVs would either be attached to the mothership, or be sent to land on their own if the mothership was damaged. The planes would then be rearmed and repaired.

Grouping:
1 - Missile Arming
2 - Turbochargers
VTOL UP - Flaps

Armament:
2x Guardian SSAAMs (1943)
5x 1,3cm MG 131

Size comparison of the Argus and the Kriegsnebel


A Ju-690C Argus “Nebelträger” carrying 3 Kriegsnebels into battle. The maximum theoretical load is 4, but spacing could only provide 3 spots for the RC-UAVs.

Notes of the Aircraft:
It’s not my most nimble craft, but with it being so small, that doesn’t matter too much. For it being such a small drone, it’s combat effectiveness is superb.

Can YOU find the Easter egg?
[HINT:] IT IS ON THIS POST, NOT THE PLANE

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 21.5ft (6.5m)
  • Length 22.3ft (6.8m)
  • Height 7.3ft (2.2m)
  • Empty Weight 10,554lbs (4,787kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,011lbs (5,901kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.036
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.922
  • Wing Loading 78.8lbs/ft2 (384.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 165.2ft2 (15.3m2)
  • Drag Points 3397

Parts

  • Number of Parts 122
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 588
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    32.4k Bernkastel

    Ah yes buddy, a Solo Wing

    3.7 years ago
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    25.4k Mustang51

    @Thelegitpilot13 ohhh that sounds pretty cool!

    4.3 years ago
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    @Mustang51 Probably is, considering the whole RP/storytelling thing we got going on is a bit like Luft 46, but with original designs.

    4.3 years ago
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    25.4k Mustang51

    This is a neat plane with a really cool concept behind it. It seems more like a luft 46 idea

    +1 4.4 years ago
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    42.8k Noname918181

    @Thelegitpilot13 I have a name....
    It's "[redacted]"

    4.5 years ago
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    @Noname918181 RIP, man with no name.

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    42.8k Noname918181

    @Thelegitpilot13
    Just to note:
    I had an OCD trip to the hospital because of that....

    4.5 years ago
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    @Noname918181 Many people were saved from OCD trips to the hospital, thanks to the Russian man in Israel.

    4.5 years ago
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    42.8k Noname918181

    @Thelegitpilot13 oof
    That would have been awful

    4.5 years ago
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    @Noname918181 I didn’t even notice it until Joly pointed it out.

    4.5 years ago
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    42.8k Noname918181

    Honestly that weird part just....
    Bugs my ocd

    4.5 years ago
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    @SwordMan260 Thanks!

    4.5 years ago
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    @CommanderPhoenix21 Clicky here

    4.5 years ago
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    @FranzPeterSiegfried LIFE ANALYSIS: [NEGATIVE];
    I AM A DRONE, THEREFORE I CANNOT LIVE;

    4.5 years ago
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    How do u make the font blueish? @FranzPeterSiegfried

    4.5 years ago
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    @methirasoysa123 I can’t. The old post. It’s gone. Reduced to atoms.

    4.5 years ago
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    @methirasoysa123 oh, did you not comment on my old version? Sorry! Thought you did, as it showed up as two comments were on that shortly after you upvoted it!

    4.5 years ago
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    @methirasoysa123 I noticed you said something on the old post, but I seem to have missed it before I removed it.

    4.5 years ago
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    @JolyLoly EXCITED DRONE NOISES

    4.5 years ago
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    happy beep boop beep noises

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    Sorry guys, I’m reuploading this because of a part that wasn’t right. So, here is the fixed version!

    4.5 years ago
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    @Jolyloly
    Sorry guys, I’m reuploading this because of a part that wasn’t right. So, here is the fixed version!

    4.5 years ago