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PTB-3A Marlin Flying Boat

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This is a Big Flying Boat! Inspired by a Drawing on Pintrest (can't find it now) I present the

PTB-3A Marlin Flying Boat.

Controls

Standard w/flaps(VTOL)
AG1=Activates Rear Turret (yaw/vtol).
AG2=ActivatesTorpedo Doors.
AG3=*
AG4=*
AG5=*
AG6=*
AG7=*
AG8=*
Landing Lights work with Landing Gear.

Takeoff

From Land
Go easy with the throttle (it's a big engine) or it will pitch onto forward gear. Plane will lift off on its own or pull up for shorter takeoff.
From Water.
Full up on pitch and throttle until lift off of water.
Landing.
20% throttle on approach and flare just before landing.
Wheels UP!
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Water Takeoff
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Torpedoes away!
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Comments Welcome.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 113.1ft (34.5m)
  • Length 122.7ft (37.4m)
  • Height 47.0ft (14.3m)
  • Empty Weight 20,200lbs (9,162kg)
  • Loaded Weight 20,802lbs (9,435kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 1.442
  • Wing Loading 33.1lbs/ft2 (161.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 628.0ft2 (58.3m2)
  • Drag Points 46608

Parts

  • Number of Parts 322
  • Control Surfaces 9
  • Performance Cost 1,426