QAS T-20 Gavilan
TL;DR: Modernized Soko J-20 Kraguj
Please at least read the Operation section!
The T-20 Gavilan is a single seat beginner level trainer and can perform COIN operations. It is heavily based on the Soko J-20 Kraguj. The J-20 is a COIN aircraft of Yugoslav origin which was first flew in 1962. The T-20 performs best at low altitudes against light ground targets and can be used for reconnaissance. The rugged fixed landing gear allows it to land on unpaved/unprepared runways with ease.
The T-20 Gavilan is not a true replica since it has been modernized and most minor details have been changed or omitted.
The T-20 is perfect for teaching new pilots the basics of flight due to its slow speed and forgiving handling (basically you have to try really, really hard to spin it). The Wright Civil Air Guard uses the T-20 to train pilots on how to patrol Wright's airspace and territorial waters. Pilots must qualify by flying at least 10 hours, intercept 5 airborne targets only using the Datalink, and passing Convoy Chaos three times with no damage. Pilots will then be able to train on the QAS T-35 Falcon.
Cockpit Interior
Armament
2x SR-120 Air to Air Rockets
Fuse: 1 Sec Timer
Damage: 320
Effective Range: 500-600 Meters
14x SR-60 Air to Ground Rockets
Fuse: Impact
Damage: 320
Effective Range: 400-2500 Meters
2x 7.7mm Machine Guns
AP Belt: Damage: 5 RPM: 2000
HE Belt: Damage: 9 RPM: 1500
Convergence: ~900 meters
Datalink
Due to the lack of a radar, the T-20 uses a datalink. It gives information on the general location and orientation on a selected target. It is not as powerful as a radar since it can only track targets within 20km, but it has the added benefit of providing 360 degree coverage. The compass indicates what quadrant the target is in relative to your position.
How to Read:
Relative Position: High, Co-Altitude, Low
Relative Speed: Hot (-Distance), Neutral, Cold (+Distance)
Relative Position: Flanking (45Deg from nose), Notching (Perpendicular)
Distance: Far (+10 km), Near (within 3 km), Merged (within 1 km and -Distance)
1.Datalink Off.
2.Tracking the USS Tiny from Wright Airport. USS Tiny is in the west quadrant while the aircraft is facing north
3.Merging with a target drone. The drone is in the northeast while the aircraft is also facing northeast.
Maximum Power 261 kW (350 hp)
Maximum Fuel Consumption 148 L/hour (39.1 US Gal/Hour) @350 hp
Never Exceed Speed: 380 km/h (236 mph)
Max Speed: 320 km/h (199 mph)
Cruise Speed 280 km/h (174 mph)
Stall Speed: 110 km/h (68 mph)
Service Ceiling: 9,200 Meters (30,100 Feet)
Maximum Range: ~650 km (404 Miles)
Fuel Capacity 240 L (63.4 US Gal)
Max Sustained G Loading: 4G
Max G Loading: -1G +5G
The Kraguj uses the Lycoming's GSO-480 engine. The Gavilan uses an engine similar to Lycoming's TIO-540 engine. The TIO-540 provides more power compared to the GSO-480, however fuel consumption is increased.
Graph of the PropPow variable which provides similar output to the TIO-540
Note that the indicated horsepower and propeller thrust are not proportional.
Takeoff
Set flaps to 10 degrees, set trim to 50%, then Throttle to 100 percent. Liftoff should occur at 170-190 km/h. Wait until 8 degrees of attitude to reduce flaps to 5 degrees. Climb rate should be within 9-12 m/s.
Landing
When on approach, speed should be less than 190 km/h. When on final, reduce speed to 150 km/h while gradually applying flaps to 20 degrees. On short final, flare to touch down at 130 km/h.
Action Groups
AG1 Navigation Lights
AG2 Toggle Engine Power Info
AG3 Master Arm
AG4 Switch MG Belt Type
AG5 Jettison Rocket Pods (MA must be on)
AG6 Open Canopy
AG7 Open Engine Covers
AG8 Toggle Engine
Joystick and Throttle Controls
JS Trigger: Fire Guns
JS Button 1: Fire Weapons
JS Button 2: Next Target
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
- Predecessor Cold War Challenge - 50-450 parts (CLOSED)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 35.4ft (10.8m)
- Length 26.7ft (8.1m)
- Height 10.8ft (3.3m)
- Empty Weight 3,213lbs (1,457kg)
- Loaded Weight 3,638lbs (1,650kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.24
- Wing Loading 16.1lbs/ft2 (78.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 226.0ft2 (21.0m2)
- Drag Points 1700
Parts
- Number of Parts 381
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 1,702
I might make a camouflage version of this and nice
I didn't think I'd ever see a Kraguj properly done on SP. Good job.
It's okay, I am still judging so I will let you in. Besides, this is definitely legit for a Cold War-era plane - since Czechoslovakia is one of the frontline eastern block countries at that time - and they did interesting designs too.