Updated Version with Fixes
Controls
~ AG1 + VTOL up - Open glass cockpits
~ AG4 - Release all bombs at once
~ AG5 - Activate main rear gun and gyro
~ AG6 - Activate forward cockpit rear gun
~ AG8 - Deactivate some flight controls (mainly roll)
~ VTOL - Pull down to move bomb sight computer away
~ Guns are controlled with VTOL and Roll
TAKEOFF: V1 around 350 mph.
FLIGHT: Use full TRIM down to maintain level flight or slight climb until bombs are released. Full down stick will likely send you to a fiery grave!
LANDING: Line up some distance away as the yaw is not strong.
WIKI
Officially named the 'FW-71 Schwarze Fledermaus' (Black Bat), crews affectionately named her Der Glassarg due to the fully glass cockpits and precarious exposure to flak and enemy aircraft fire.
Despite its odd look, a high number of planes could be produced in a short time span thanks in part to its compartmental design. Field crews also took advantage of this feature, by swapping out damaged portions with good ones from other aircraft. Additionally full planes could be transported via rail or truck in as few as five cars making spare parts accessible in short order.
The over-wing turbofan engines did not produce the velocity of other variants however, its ability to compress massive amounts of air allowed for high altitude bombing which was achieved by applying maximum power and a steep climb shortly before reaching the target in order to avoid freezing the crew to death.
Thanks to all the great builders out there who constantly inspire the creativity in these builds.
I hope you enjoy and please Upvote!
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 261.8ft (79.8m)
- Length 156.4ft (47.7m)
- Height 39.4ft (12.0m)
- Empty Weight 342,541lbs (155,374kg)
- Loaded Weight 388,087lbs (176,033kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 4.98
- Wing Loading 61.1lbs/ft2 (298.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 6,356.8ft2 (590.6m2)
- Drag Points 115174
Parts
- Number of Parts 968
- Control Surfaces 12
- Performance Cost 11,153
@jselbach no problem
@junkers87stuka Thank you for the upvote!
@Treadmill103 That makes total sense to me. Heck, if you wanted to go crazy maybe build a prison transport plane. Your builds clearly suggest there is a rival faction out there so you could develop two different types of beings. Who knows, it might even lead to an alternative build style as you develop craft related to the other side. Regardless, of what you do, your builds are still highly inspiring.
@Treadmill103 Well then let me throw both of us a curve ball. I'm going to do my next cockpit by invoking your asymmetrical style. If you do a pilot.... would it be of a human form? You do build in an alternate reality afterall.
@Treadmill103 Yes, admittedly, a part of me wanted to give it another chance at life, though all black was probably a poor choice. Definitely going to spend more time on this next build get the small stuff right. Can't wait to see your next build, they are always incredible (still would love to see your take an active cockpit some day).
@Treadmill103 Thank you again! Not sure what it is on this build but I just can't seem to get any public traction. Fixed and aded some features but otherwise she looks lost to history. Oh well, on to the next build.