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Focke-Wulf Fw 534 B-1b (P.1301)

41.4k MrVaultech  5.0 years ago

Annnd here's the next version of the doomed Fw 534! This version is mainly a quality-of-life improvement, and looks better on the eyes compared to the factory grey A-1


The Focke-Wulf 534 (P.1301) was a flaw design from the mentioned company, the most pressing being the inclusion of wooden wings over all aluminum wings.
Because of this design choice, some aircraft -when not properly maintained or forced through rigerous maneuvers- had the tendency to sheer it's wings.

This design flaw was enough to completly kill mass-use of the aircraft in the Luftwaffe, and damage Focke-Wulf's reputation with the RLM. But, right before plans were made for a new aircraft to me design meant to replace the 534, a new variant was intended to fix the primary issue by replacing the wooden wings with aluminum. While this fix would of greatly improved the airframe strength and stability at supersonic speeds, the damage was already done to the design, and it was almost completly phased out barely over 2 years of service.

Fortunately, for a handful, a dozen of Fw 534 A-6 airframes were upgraded to the B-1 designations, becoming Fw 534 B1b's in the process.
Thanks to the implementation of aluminum wings with steel alloy spars made the already comfortable to fly significantly more reactive in flight, and put the minds of pilots at ease.
The B-1b variant of the 534 is virtually the same as the A-6 airframe, with the exception of wing materials.
Lastly, the dozen pilots were afforded luxury and high quality leather seats, instead of the standard material offered prior, as an appreciation for flying one of the more dangerous aircraft in Luftwaffe service.


Well, here's the new version, the one that'll keep everyone distracted with it's shiny coat while I figure Messerschmitt's entry!
It doesn't have any unique controls aside from AG-1 dropping missiles and AG-8 controlling Nav lights.

Have fun with this guys!

(I realize I should probably make a mod free version of this, but it kinda would ruin the feel of the jet since it so heavily relies on the engine mod...)

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 32.5ft (9.9m)
  • Length 35.2ft (10.7m)
  • Height 10.0ft (3.0m)
  • Empty Weight 11,110lbs (5,039kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,869lbs (6,291kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 54.0lbs/ft2 (263.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 256.6ft2 (23.8m2)
  • Drag Points 2764

Parts

  • Number of Parts 239
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 801

Required Mods

  • Jet Engine by MOPCKOE_DNISHE
    Version 1.0 (4/22/2019 3:37:47 PM)
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