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B-177B RAIDER MKIII

75.7k Snargles  1.7 years ago

The B-177B Raider MKIII is a direct upgrade to the Raider series of aircraft. Originally designed during the 1960's to fight the soviet union. It also saw combat during Vietnam, in which it was upgraded to the jet version (MKII) Later on, the aircraft was found to have several issues that the U.S. military had adressed which led to the creation of the MKIII, which had several improvements such as: Powerful propeller engines that replaced the jets to give a longer range and more fuel economy. On top of that the props are powerful enough to keep the aircraft flying with just one while loaded with its standard payload and max fuel. The aircraft features specialized materials and paints used in it's construction to give it a low drag, low radar signature fuselage and a lighter weight. The cockpit is easier to see out of since it was improved over complaints about visibility in the MKI and MKII. The aircraft has much more dangerous and accurate turrets. The bombardier has flight controls for the aircraft now. 3 out of the 4 crewmembers specialized G suits have built in helmet mounted displays (HMD's). This plane is capable of flying higher and faster than the feared Soviet TU-95 Bear.

This aircraft is a much better version of the old Raiders and features several improvement across the board.

Controls: 1 Engine 1, 2 Engine 2, 3 Engine 3, 4 Engine 4, 5 Master arm, 6 Retract HMD's, 7 Formation lights and 8 lights. There is also a couple of levers that when pulled, make room for the bombardier to get into their seat.

To use the turrets: Cycle targeting mode and select a target. The turrets will automatically aim and then you can fire (If master arm is on).

Link to old raider (MKI):Raider

Link to old raider MKII (MKII):Raider MKII

I give quarter credit to this kind lad for providing me with the code for the turrets:Helper

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General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 104.3ft (31.8m)
  • Length 87.6ft (26.7m)
  • Height 19.6ft (6.0m)
  • Empty Weight 16,505lbs (7,486kg)
  • Loaded Weight 60,285lbs (27,345kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.331
  • Wing Loading 52.2lbs/ft2 (254.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,155.3ft2 (107.3m2)
  • Drag Points 1457

Parts

  • Number of Parts 541
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 3,117
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    2,407 TurtlePants

    I had to add airbrakes for landing, but now I’m able to land it on the Beast if I stall it just above the deck. Then again, that trick is easier to pull off in VR.

    1.6 years ago
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    @Snargles This aircraft is a very creative and innovative design, it reminds me of an aircraft I modified just as creatively as this aircraft you made.

    https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/iHKd5K/MV-22-Ospery-gunship

    ^ Here's a link to my aircraft.

    1.7 years ago
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    1,754 LinoiS

    The cockpit 🤌

    1.7 years ago
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    29.7k xNotDumb

    I like this

    1.7 years ago
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    Coolest, crazyiest plane I've seen!!! Nice job! 👍

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