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AB-88 “Stringent”

62.6k SimplyElegant  22 hours ago
Auto Credit Based on B1's (OPEN) The 1960s Challenge by B1

Craft instructions

AG-1: Arm
AG-2: Lights
AG-3: Drop empty rocket pods

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The AB-88 “Stringent” was a 1963 modernization of the B-88 medium bomber first flown in 1947. Rather than a radical redesign, the program focused on extending the usefulness of a proven airframe through selective upgrades suited to secondary strike, patrol, and training roles in the early Cold War period.
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The most visible change was the replacement of the original piston engines with uprated turboprop powerplants, driving large-diameter propellers optimized for efficiency at medium altitudes. These engines provided improved reliability, better fuel economy, and smoother operation while maintaining the B-88’s familiar handling characteristics and short-field performance.
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A new compact nose-mounted radar was installed for navigation and limited surface-search capability, allowing the AB-88 to operate effectively in poor weather and at night. The installation required only minor changes to the forward fuselage, preserving the aircraft’s original profile.
Defensive armament was significantly reduced compared to the 1947 B-88. Most manually operated gun positions were removed entirely, reflecting changing threat environments and mission profiles. Defensive capability was limited to a single powered tail position or internal remotely aimed mount, primarily intended for deterrence rather than sustained combat, which also allowed for a reduced crew and cleaner aerodynamics.
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The AB-88 “Stringent” was not intended to compete with frontline jet bombers, but it proved a dependable and economical aircraft, valued for its adaptability and long service life. Its restrained modernization made it a quiet but capable bridge between post-war bomber design and more specialized Cold War aircraft.
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Weaponry

1000 lbs Bombs
950 lbs of TnT
HVPR
High Velocity Pod (launched) Rocket)
HVRR
High Velocity Rail (Launched) Rocket

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor (OPEN) The 1960s Challenge by B1
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 42.3ft (12.9m)
  • Length 42.5ft (12.9m)
  • Height 15.5ft (4.7m)
  • Empty Weight 19,030lbs (8,632kg)
  • Loaded Weight 22,736lbs (10,312kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.174
  • Wing Loading 50.2lbs/ft2 (244.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 453.3ft2 (42.1m2)
  • Drag Points 7454

Parts

  • Number of Parts 152
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 784
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    @B1

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    6,589 WarLightning

    @SomeSPGuyWhoLikesLore The curse of the inverted Blade T20000

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    26.4k ChaseRacliot

    Yoo this looks nice (^^)=b

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    @WarLightning It's just SP1 WW2 Propeller. Which is odd because that doesn't happen in other propeller, only the WW2 one. Hopefully this doesn't happen again in SP2 :P

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    Sigma

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    @WarLightning its counter rotation.
    (Stabilization reasons)

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    6,589 WarLightning

    Right propeller looks bugged and asymmetrical

    19 hours ago
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    Tuff

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    @SimplyElegant could I perhaps be on the tag list as well? awesome build btw

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