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Douglas Skyraider AEW.1

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The Wiki:

The Douglas A-1 Skyraider (formerly AD Skyraider) is an American single-seat attack aircraft that saw service between the late 1940s and early 1980s. The Skyraider had a remarkably long and successful career; it became a piston-powered, propeller-driven anachronism in the jet age, and was nicknamed "Spad", after the French World War I fighter.

It was operated by the United States Navy (USN), the United States Marine Corps (USMC), and the United States Air Force (USAF), and also saw service with the British Royal Navy, the French Air Force, the Republic of Vietnam Air Force (VNAF), and others.

The Royal Navy acquired 50 AD-4W early warning aircraft in 1951 through the Military Assistance Program. All Skyraider AEW.1s were operated by 849 Naval Air Squadron, which provided four-plane detachments for the British carriers. One flight aboard HMS Bulwark took part in the Suez Crisis in 1956. 778 Naval Air Squadron was responsible for the training of the Skyraider crews at RNAS Culdrose.

Flight Controls and Features:

Flight Controls:

-Standard SP Flight Controls
-VTOL for Flaps
-Trim for Trim
-Ag1 for Tailhook
-Ag2 to Fold Wings

Features:

-Custom Control Surfaces
-Custom Wings
-Custom Gear
-Custom Decals

As Always:

Another Douglas added to my collection. Eventually I'd like to release the fighter version, but I've been having some trouble with auto-roll when I add all the ordinance this beast is supposed to carry. Anyways. As always, please let me know if you have suggestions for improvements or if there is a vehicle you would like to see recreated. Thank you so much for stopping by, and enjoy your flight!!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 51.7ft (15.8m)
  • Length 38.5ft (11.7m)
  • Height 18.9ft (5.7m)
  • Empty Weight 6,583lbs (2,986kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,043lbs (6,823kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.332
  • Wing Loading 26.0lbs/ft2 (126.7kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 579.5ft2 (53.8m2)
  • Drag Points 13063

Parts

  • Number of Parts 217
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 965
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    1,516 atgxtg

    @Sgtk
    I tried out a few of your planes and liked them.

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    @atgxtg Thanks for all the upvotes friend!!

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    @Sgtk np!😊

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    Thanks @Zott

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    Np @Sgtk

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    Thank you!!

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    Thank you @TheBlueRobotProduct

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    Thank you @TheFantasticTyphoon

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    @Trainzo Thanks!!

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    42.2k Trainzo

    Very nice job . A great replica .

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    @Treadmill103 Thanks!!

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    Thank you both!!

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    Thanks @Tang0five

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    Thanks @ThePilotDude

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    Thank you all. PS Warhawk check my description

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    34.9k WarHawk95

    Aaaaannd... Could you make the "basic" A-1H and A-1E ?

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    First

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