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Harlequin Class ACB

161k spefyjerbf  6.3 years ago
Auto Credit Based on spefyjerbf's Harlequin Class ACB

"The mask, gone, and only Void remains."

Basic controls:
Activator 1: Heavy beam Cannon (GodRender II) online
Activator 2: plasma torpedoes online
FireGuns: fire weapons (beam Cannon and plasma torps)
Trim for Trim.

VTOL controls:
Activator 3 puts you in VTOL mode.
VTOL bar controls altitude.
Pitch and roll move you around.
Yaw is for, well, yaw.


Balance was, and arguably still is, exiled from combat. Advancements in armor, as well as countermeasures, rendered conventional weaponry obsolete. This phenomenon was observed by SPEcorp, as well as the government of New Portum. A new niche for a small, heavily armed aircraft opened, and the two entities forged a contract for a compact aircraft capable of destroying heavily armored targets. The operating condition of the resulting aircraft's performance parameters was its ability to destroy a Hornet's Domain missile cruiser. This requirement was met by the Harlequin Anti-CapitalShip Bomber (ACB).

The leading designer of the project was Thomas Garza. Garza envisioned a small aircraft with a heavy underside gun; a fairly conventional design for such a role. However, Garza began to fall into a state of emotional turmoil. He experienced highs and lows of ecstasy and depression. His design, then, began to reflect his confusion - the Harlequin was born. He created a playful design that, yet, reflected pain. The cockpit loosely resembles a mask, and sharp projections line the aircraft's hind. Aggressive grey coloring with black highlights were added instead of the planned white and matte-black color scheme. Despite Garza's erratic choices, he maintained his position as lead designer through the weapon designs that he engineered alongside his aircraft.

The Harlequin's primary weapon is a GodRender II, a beam weapon that delivers high damage. Unleashing a devastating beam of light, the GodRender II is much larger than its predecessor (that being, the MX1 GodRender), but is vastly more destructive. Variable bolt speeds combine with high damage to shred heavy armor over time. The Harlequin's secondary weapon, plasma torpedoes, was a new development. Rapidly ionizing a column of air, the weapon creates a mass of superheated gas, and then fires the gas at the designated target. The resulting torpedo is actually a slug of superheated projectiles. These projectiles can be focused, or spread out, based on how steady the pilot flies.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Harlequin Class ACB
  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 29.1ft (8.9m)
  • Length 43.6ft (13.3m)
  • Height 16.3ft (5.0m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 4,159lbs (1,886kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 24.315
  • Wing Loading 14.1lbs/ft2 (68.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 294.7ft2 (27.4m2)
  • Drag Points 10899

Parts

  • Number of Parts 162
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 702
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    Your projects are the best

    6.3 years ago
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    I like this it is a cool project

    6.3 years ago
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    161k spefyjerbf

    @QuantausAviation Maybe. They should be fairly easy to extract though.

    6.3 years ago
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    1,378 pk41382

    Ok thanks@spefyjerbf

    6.3 years ago
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    can u release the weapons individualy?

    6.3 years ago
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    161k spefyjerbf

    @Ephwurd Probably.

    6.3 years ago
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    53.4k Ephwurd

    A cannon of that size and power mounted on a small spacecraft must have its own power supply, right?

    6.3 years ago
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    161k spefyjerbf

    @pk41382 It's a little tricky, but it can be done. Try using the beam Cannon and plasma torps at the same time. Use countermeasures whenever the ship tries to make a lock on you.

    6.3 years ago
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    150 Nfuf15

    Hello, another great ship, I saw your cleaver missle pod and was wondering if you could make auto-locking cleaver missle. Like you did with the inferno, gaurdian, etc.

    Thank you!!! :)

    6.3 years ago
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    1,378 pk41382

    Also I can’t seem to take down the hornets domain with this

    6.3 years ago
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    161k spefyjerbf

    @Mijmaj I think it's because I don't use too many decals. Those take up a lot of parts.

    6.3 years ago
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    161k spefyjerbf

    @AstleyIndustries Yep! I guess the website got an update.

    6.3 years ago
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    1,378 pk41382

    I can see why you were so exited to publish this beautiful beast of mast destruction. It is so cool!!!

    6.3 years ago
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    1,769 Mijmaj

    How the heck do you make such beautifully detailed things and still keep them mobile friendly? (most of the time)

    6.3 years ago
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    You can get pics in desc now?

    6.3 years ago
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    161k spefyjerbf

    @Iamsilverdahedgie As requested, I'm tagging you. Have fun flying it!

    6.3 years ago
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    It turned out great @spefyjerbf , I would love to see what kind of helicopter you could make...

    6.3 years ago
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    Ok, this thing is way too much fun.

    6.3 years ago
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    161k spefyjerbf

    @Ihavenorealideawhatiamdoing Thank you! This one is a bit... odd, so I am glad that you like it.

    6.3 years ago
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    I just love your builds...

    6.3 years ago
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    161k spefyjerbf

    Graphics reformatted. Some resolution has been lost. Sorry about that.

    6.3 years ago
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    161k spefyjerbf

    @bjac0 Thanks! I finished the desc.

    6.3 years ago
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    55.5k bjac0

    secksual mango

    6.3 years ago