Grumman F4F-3S Wildcatfish
Tail number '879' ;)
Features
*Realistic, functional cockpit
*Floats! (Lots of fun)
*Realistic shell casings
*.50 cal M2s set to converge at 500 meters
Instructions
*DOES NOT WORK ON LAND, SPAWN IN WATER/AIR.
*To take off, full throttle, pull up at around 130-140mph. You'll be airborns in a couple seconds.
*AG1 + Yaw allows use of rudders on pontoons
*AG2 reverses propeller pitch, useful for slowing down/ stopping after landing.
A little history on this aircraft: a single prototype was constructed in 1943, but the reduced maneuverability caused by the heavy floats caused the project to be cancelled. However, it sure did look cool so I made one lol.
Here are some pics for those who can't download it:
Please enjoy, and let me know what you think!
Specifications
Spotlights
- EpicPigster1 3.9 years ago
- Tang0five 3.9 years ago
- ACEPILOT109 3.9 years ago
General Characteristics
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 39.1ft (11.9m)
- Length 34.9ft (10.6m)
- Height 14.3ft (4.4m)
- Empty Weight 6,206lbs (2,815kg)
- Loaded Weight 7,181lbs (3,257kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.117
- Wing Loading 16.5lbs/ft2 (80.5kg/m2)
- Wing Area 435.6ft2 (40.5m2)
- Drag Points 2541
Parts
- Number of Parts 728
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 2,286
This plane beat me in a dogfight by doing a loop at high a altitude and making me stall
It looks like that 1 seaplane from the adventures of tintin
Ok… I love the looks, but it’s a bit w e i r d. Fits my personality well.
@F4f879 I would hope so, the f4f wasn't very fast to begin with.
@Mastermind1941 it was! one prototype was made by Edo Corporation but its performance irl was subpar to say the least- max speed was reduced by about 100mph and handling was awful
Did this exist? If so what maniac would do this to a wildcat?!
@FatEgg hahaha very true, glad you like it
@ACEPILOT109 i agree lol floats are always nice to look at
I put floats on RC plane, it’s a Sport Cub and it looks a lot cooler, and this makes the wild cat look epic-er!
@AzureCorp thanks! me too
Very nice, love prototypes!
@TheFantasticTyphoon mucho rapido! thanks :)
Rapido upvoto!
@EpicPigster1 @CoolPeach @F104Deathtrap