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PF-1B Fireflash

7,274 DeltaLinkAviation  9 days ago

This biplane was made for the upcoming season of WCU for the interwar period. Even though the season is months away from starting, participants are already registering and are preparing their countries, manufacturers and of course, their builds.

This biplane features a single machine gun, and two hardpoints for small bombs. Under my company name for the season, 'Apex Industries', it was built to be an agile and durable naval based fighter for the 'Arkhalian Empire'


Details:

Low parts, simple design. The cockpit has buttons, levers etc. for things such as trim control, wheel brake and bomb release.

Take-off speed: 63 MPH / 101 KPH
Landing speed: 60-57 MPH / 96-91 KPH (Throttle 30-10%)
Stall speed: 52 MPH / 83 KPH

AG1: -
AG2: Deploy Arresting Hook
AG3: Drop Bombs
Trim: Trim

Warning: While moving on the ground, do not yaw intensely, the plane will drift uncontrollably and possibly flip over.


Specifications:

  • Max speed (in level flight): 165 MPH / 265 KPH
  • Payload: 2x 250lb / 113kg bombs
  • Climb rate: 41 ft/minute / 0.20 m/s (10°)
  • Max turn rate: 360° in 6 seconds (without payload)

  • Armament: 1x 7mm machine gun, 2x 250lb bombs

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 44.1ft (13.5m)
  • Length 41.9ft (12.8m)
  • Height 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Empty Weight 3,099lbs (1,406kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,076lbs (1,849kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.125
  • Wing Loading 8.2lbs/ft2 (40.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 497.8ft2 (46.3m2)
  • Drag Points 3282

Parts

  • Number of Parts 224
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 952