Hi all, Snow back here.
Just a last minute attempt at the Air Defence Challenge I came to the knowledge of yesterday.
Not really the best build, but this is the first time I’ve ever entered a challenge.
An “modified” version of a towed 40mm Bofors- I’ve based it off the real Bofors, but “modified” it, hence the weird designation of Bofors 40 mm L/90X. So technically not a replica, and fiction? And this will go in the guns category.
Some gifs.
Gun setup system- although normally meant to be towed on wheels, when getting ready for firing the wheels can fold up to provide a stable shooting platform.
Gun traverse and elevation.
Gunner View, with elevation crank. Not pictured is the traverse crank on the 2nd gunners seat.
Details- the foot trigger on the 1st gunner’s seat can depress. The screen thingy is a representation of what the Cam 1 (Gunsight) should show.
Firing, with my reciprocating barrel mechanism.
The effective range is about ~1km, with a 900RPM firing rate (40mm shells @ that speed makes no sense, but to shoot stuff down in SP there really is no way).
Operation: Mouse aim. Use Mouse as Joystick for aiming, the gun will follow mouse movements. Cam 1 is set to the “gunsight” / radar thing on the gun.
Not my usual, but was good experience as a speed build.
Have fun with this, as always.
For @EternalDarkness:
Responses to prompts from the contest page.
- Inspired by the 40 mm Bofors M1 (US Army), although very different in terms of performance. 2 gunners' seats have been made. Left is the 1st gunner for elevation and firing, 2nd gunner controls traverse.
- Range is generally ~1km. Designed for slow-moving (<500kph) fixed-wing targets and helicopters. Muzzle velocity of 960m/s so aiming shouldn't be too much of an hassle- a spray in the expected direction of movement will reliably grant hits.
- Moving stuff- elevation gears were initially attempted but scrapped, but are still there for aesthetics. Custom guns and whatnot, recoiling barrel present.
Description is written as best as I can.
- SnoWFLakE0s
Specifications
Spotlights
- DeathStalker627 4.9 years ago
- JohnnyBoythePilot 4.9 years ago
- EliteArsenals24 4.9 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Air Defence Challenge [CLOSED]
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Mac
- Wingspan 6.1ft (1.9m)
- Length 13.2ft (4.0m)
- Height 5.6ft (1.7m)
- Empty Weight 19,793lbs (8,978kg)
- Loaded Weight 19,793lbs (8,978kg)
Performance
- Wing Loading 19,614.5lbs/ft2 (95,766.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1.0ft2 (0.1m2)
- Drag Points 2610
Parts
- Number of Parts 259
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 889
Kool!
@EliteArsenals24 Just add pointless details like mine.... Haha.
@SnoWFLakE0s Mine is almost done! Just a few details and some fixes. The only problem is that meeting the 150 minimum part count. Since I build usually build stuff with with low part count lol.
@EliteArsenals24 Haha- my own entry. How's yours coming along?
Cool!
@SnoWFLakE0s it's fine. Thanks for the entry.
@SnoWFLakE0s who cares if its bad, you put effort on it, the users enjoyed it, i enjoyed it, so thats what matters
@Gameboi14 Thanks, but this is really bad tbh, I should have worked on it longer than a day...
DARN GOOD
@EternalDarkness
Sorry for the ping, but just making sure. Last minute entry, I apologize I didn't submit it earlier.