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Falcon LB Mk.Ib (thrust vector & modded bombs)

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The Avro Falcon LB.1b is a light bomber capable of dropping almost any sort of munition at high speeds and low altitudes.

Some of the weapons choices it comes with is a 1000lb bomb for destroying the heaviest of targets, as well as two 250lb cluster bombs (17 15kg bombs; press 1 or 2 to use) for low-altitude high-risk NOE missions, allowing the pilot to drop bombs from a much lower altitude without getting caught in the blast radius. For self-defense, the Falcon has four Interceptor missiles and countermeasures launchers and a high-rate-of-fire 20mm Vulcan cannon (XML modded). It also comes equipped with two large parachutes for recovery in case of a major accident (press 3). In case of an emergency requiring as much performance as possible, the pilot can jettison his armament (use 4).

One thing that makes the Falcon incredible is that it does not use any control surfaces whatsoever; it relies entirely on thrust vectoring for its' maneuvering. This design, along with its' unique wing design allowing only two wings, allows the plane to withstand more hits, as there is room for massive wing spars, and no fragile control line system or control surfaces to destroy.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 36.6ft (11.2m)
  • Length 54.1ft (16.5m)
  • Height 13.5ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 28,343lbs (12,856kg)
  • Loaded Weight 31,841lbs (14,443kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.117
  • Wing Loading 81.0lbs/ft2 (395.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 393.1ft2 (36.5m2)
  • Drag Points 3505

Parts

  • Number of Parts 130
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 1,171