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DL-14D Swiftstrike Mk.III [4]

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DL-14D-1 "Swiftstrike" Mk.III - Mainstay fighter for the Arkhälian Army Air Corps
Brief Lore:

With war on the horizon, DLA was contracted to develop an aircraft capable of high climb rates and high maneuverability in order to not only defend the country's airspace, but to deploy from allied bases and engage potential aerial targets as quickly as possible and with minimal to no losses - This lead to the development of the DL-14 Swiftstrike. Subsequent upgrades were made to meet the changing environment of the war while still maintain the aircraft's main advantages.

Specifications

Max speed: 227 MPH / 336 KPH
Payload: 1x 275lb / 125kg bomb
Climb rate: 84ft/s / 0.42m/s
Max turn rate: 360° in 8.74 seconds

Armament: 2 nose mounted machine guns, 2 wing guns

WCU - 1936

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 33.9ft (10.3m)
  • Length 33.7ft (10.3m)
  • Height 13.5ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 1,741lbs (789kg)
  • Loaded Weight 3,757lbs (1,704kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.226
  • Wing Loading 15.4lbs/ft2 (75.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 244.5ft2 (22.7m2)
  • Drag Points 2118

Parts

  • Number of Parts 216
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 995