NOTE: Due to the position of the engines, the aircraft presents a pitch-down tendency when throttle is applied. Use flaps as required to correct this behavior, only a little bit is usually needed. Always fully extend flaps for water takeoffs.
The response to a Navy request for a multi-purpose amphibious seaplane capable of conducting transport, reconaissance and anti-shipping/ASW missions, the S.HAP-2 Desbravador (Pathfinder) saw extensive use patrolling coastlines during WWII. Later on, it found appreciable popularity with civilian operators as a transport aircraft, especially in the river-sprawling environment of rainforests, where access is difficult through means other than boats or amphibious aircraft.
Newly-built aircraft for civilian use are designated S.HAE-2 Desbravador; post-war, aircraft remaining in military use recieved an "M" suffix to their name, designating their military configuration, to differentiate them from civilian craft.
It is shown here in its military anti-shipping configuration, armed with four torpedoes and two 37mm cannons for attacking light coastal vessels.
Check out its jet-powered variant too:
CONTROLS:
AG1: Drag Chute
Flaps: Flaps Up/Down (Inverted). Also used in moderate amounts for trimming.
Cameras: The aircraft is fitted with cameras all over in the different "seats" of the plane. Take a look around!
Specifications
Spotlights
- TriStar 4.5 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 77.9ft (23.7m)
- Length 75.9ft (23.1m)
- Height 18.0ft (5.5m)
- Empty Weight 22,710lbs (10,301kg)
- Loaded Weight 29,138lbs (13,217kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.343
- Wing Loading 23.5lbs/ft2 (114.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,240.9ft2 (115.3m2)
- Drag Points 12242
Parts
- Number of Parts 146
- Control Surfaces 12
- Performance Cost 1,065
@FlyingHueman yeah this would help a ton. If you want you can tag me in an unlisted post of it and I can see what I can do to make it run right.
@Mustang51 Now that is something that might be pretty useful for one design in particular I have waiting up there in the queue. I did a fast patrol craft (my first and only ship, lel) some time ago, but one of the big problems I never managed to solve was that at high speed, the primary control system I had devised was ineffective as aerodynamic forces countered it so hard it actually inverted controls a bit, and using the secondary control system (underwater rudders) caused it to flip over! I'll definitely try that out on that little thing before I get around to posting it.
@FlyingHueman one thing that helps a lot with the water is to use a VTOL nozzle and connect it to your yaw control. If you put it inside the aircraft, it can turn really well on water. Also the VTOL RCN parts help a lot with that too. If you put it all on the inside of the plane, it doesn’t disturb the look of it.
@Mustang51 The water always gave me trouble, haha. I love amphibious planes, floatplanes and seaplanes, but boy do they give me some headache in SP. This was one of my first (and so far one of my last) attempts at one, but I plan on going back in the future so I really appreciate your advice. Glad you enjoy my designs!
This is one is really neat as well. What could make it’s better is by making floats go down a little lower so that it balances on the water better. Fantastic either way!
Awesome possum