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Leeman Canada OV-216 "Rodeo Clown"

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Summary


Created by slimming the CM-216 down and increasing its wingspan, the 'Rodeo' earned its nickname of "Rodeo Clown" as a result of its surprisingly good handling and occasional unpredictability on the tarmac. It replaced the OV-10 Bronco in 1981, serving until 2001 with the USMC. Seen here in standard deployment scheme and loadout.

Controls


AG1- Deploy/retract slats
AG2- Unlock nosewheel
AG3- Fold wings for Storage
AG4- Jettison R-76 Disposable Rocket Pods

Capabilities

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* Full countermeasures suite

  • Ability to operate from Beast and Tiny- Class aircraft carriers

    • NOTE: The aircraft cannot safely land without disposing of its external ordnance.
  • STOL capability

    • CAUTION: rear landing gear prone to explode on Low and Medium physics in the event of impact of rough landings. BE GENTLE ON LANDING.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 36.7ft (11.2m)
  • Length 29.5ft (9.0m)
  • Height 12.8ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 6,580lbs (2,984kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,435lbs (4,279kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.169
  • Wing Loading 29.3lbs/ft2 (143.3kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 321.6ft2 (29.9m2)
  • Drag Points 4059

Parts

  • Number of Parts 116
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 764