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Grumman F6F-5N Nightcat

33.4k ShinyGemsBro  9 months ago
Auto Credit Based on AntonWings's Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat

Grumman F6F-5N "Nightcat"
Naval Carrier Fighter, Radar-equipped

A radar and cannon-armed version of the U.S Navy's Hellcat fighter. Possesses increased firepower and is well capable of engaging in post-daylight combat operations. Can track targets up to 5 miles, but must be on the direct 6 o'clock of said target for effective tracking and shootdown.

Can be loaded with anti-ground ordnance for attacks during daylight operations as well.


 == LOADOUT ==
 4x .50 caliber M2HB Heavy Machine Guns
 2x 20mm AN/M2 Autocannons
 6x 127mm Holy Moses HVARs
 2x 298mm Tiny Tim Heavy Rockets

Updates/Changes

  • F6F-5N Hellcat conversion
  • Added 20mm autocannons
  • Added tracer spacing for .50 cal MGs
  • Changed AGs for some rotators
  • Added rockets and rocket rails
  • Changed gunsight
  • Decreased tailhook deceleration speed, slightly increased deployment angle
  • Slightly increased engine power
  • Added radar screen

Have fun, don't fly into the sun.

Spotlights

  • This craft is curated
  • Bryan5 9 months ago

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Grumman F6F-5 Hellcat
  • Successors 1 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 42.7ft (13.0m)
  • Length 32.9ft (10.0m)
  • Height 14.5ft (4.4m)
  • Empty Weight 10,900lbs (4,944kg)
  • Loaded Weight 12,134lbs (5,503kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.201
  • Wing Loading 29.9lbs/ft2 (145.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 406.3ft2 (37.8m2)
  • Drag Points 4616

Parts

  • Number of Parts 776
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 2,859
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    33.4k ShinyGemsBro

    @AntonWings - F6F-5 Hellcat base
    @Sonsofthemoth - F-20 Tigershark tracking radar screen

    Pinned 9 months ago
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    Excellent work

    24 days ago
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    180 F8boa

    @ShinyGemsBro I see, thank you

    8 months ago
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    33.4k ShinyGemsBro

    @F8boa I think the firing rails are angled down just right and the rocket's weight allows it to drop fast enough that they avoid the propeller entirely. Tiny Tim rockets are quite heavy.
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    It might also help that the pilot pulls up while pulling the trigger.

    +2 9 months ago
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    180 F8boa

    I know that the game doesn’t work like this but in real life how do the tiny Tim rockets not his the prop? Does it have a delayed launch?

    9 months ago