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Government Request Challenge! (CLOSED)

Mod FairFireFlight  5.1 years ago

CLOSED
Bad Things Happened And I lost the data Sheet :(
here are the 2 winners that I remember

1st place :
-RamboJutter 's Vickers Pakenham
2nd place :
-Avro683Lancaster's HP-45 Harrow Mk.III


Info:

The government is calling out! they said they want YOU to design a bomber with the specifications below , every specification missing will subduct points from your final score .

Required Specifications :

  • Be able to carry at least 4x250kg bombs
    ( no need to use provided bomb , but bomb total mass should be >750kg ) No need for internal storage

    For prop powered bombers:

    • Must have a max speed > 300km/h
    • Have a min range of 600km
    • 2 gunners covering the majority of angles (no need to be functional)
    • each engine must be below 1000hp .
      For jet bombers:
    • must have a max speed > 600km/h
    • must have a max range > 1200km
    • no need for turrets the addition of ONLY ONE will result in extra points

RULES:

Disobeying the rules will result in immediate disqualification
1.Must be a Successor of this post , and must be newly built for the challange

2.Name must be original , no BOMBER CHALLENGE in name.
3.If you find a real bomber matching these specifications , you can Replicate it
4.Fictional aircraft allowed
5. Judgement Will be severe , low room for error. (Will change depending on your skill level though)
6.NO , again , NO futuristic aircraft!
7. no mods!
8.XML editing encouraged and allowed

Judgement criteria:

Replica :
- how close is it to the real thing? /10
- does it match the specs? if not then points will be subducted accordingly /15
- does it fly realistically? /15 (SEVERE Judgement)
- Did I enjoy it? /10
Score / 50


Fictional :
- originality , does it look realistic ? /10
- does it match the specs? if not then points will be subducted accordingly /15
- does it fly realistically? /15 (SEVERE Judgement)
- Did I enjoy it? /10
Score / 50


DEADLINE:

13th of December , 2 months , if requested , will extend it by 1 month (not 15 days because it will be X-mas basically)


Prize:

1st Place 10 upvotes + spotlight if possible
2nd Place 7 upvotes

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May the best build win!

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Successors 20 airplane(s) +882 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 1.8ft (0.6m)
  • Length 10.8ft (3.3m)
  • Height 5.1ft (1.5m)
  • Empty Weight 1,102lbs (500kg)
  • Loaded Weight 1,102lbs (500kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading 204.9lbs/ft2 (1,000.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 5.4ft2 (0.5m2)
  • Drag Points 141

Parts

  • Number of Parts 13
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 65
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    @RamboJutter
    @Avro683Lancaster
    Your rewards will be awarded soon!

    4.9 years ago
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    @FairFireFight deadline day tomorrow :) when do you expect to have the results ready?

    4.9 years ago
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    30.8k CrazyCatZe

    If your interested here is the plane I wanted to join https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/89S9hl/He-300-Hecht-highest-detail-sPs

    5.0 years ago
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    This challenge is Emerald Star Approved!
    @FairFireFight

    5.0 years ago
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    30.8k CrazyCatZe

    So I got every engine as close to 1000 hp and my plane is barely taking off, can I use more than 1000hp? (Because it a simple planes thing not a realistic problem, I’m not trying to power a b-29 zised plane with one engine.) sorry for my bad english

    5.0 years ago
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    @Tankace1 yes

    5.1 years ago
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    1,297 Tankace1

    I am on IOS and an using the base game ww2 style engines but the lowest power i can set it too is 1000, is that okay?@FairFireFight

    5.1 years ago
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    @Tankace1 needs 2 turrets

    5.1 years ago
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    1,320 ironkid4444

    @FairFireFight ok

    5.1 years ago
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    @ironkid4444 yes but no more , one with the higher score will becounted

    5.1 years ago
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    1,320 ironkid4444

    can i build 2 bombers ?

    5.1 years ago
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    30.8k CrazyCatZe

    @FairFireFight, ya but why?

    5.1 years ago
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    @CrazyCatZe Not changing them , this is a challenge , not just "Hey build me a bomber"

    5.1 years ago
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    30.8k CrazyCatZe

    Why only two gunners?

    5.1 years ago
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    @CrazyCatZe yes

    5.1 years ago
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    30.8k CrazyCatZe

    Are the roles changing?
    Am i allowed to us more than 3 engines or.....

    +2 5.1 years ago
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    5,408 HeavyC22

    Are you enjoying my aircraft? I do recommend checking out my page for the original for controls and such if you haven’t already.

    5.1 years ago
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    30.8k CrazyCatZe

    Im a Fan of the metric system.....bu the whole game is in miles and feeds....so...

    +1 5.1 years ago
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    5,408 HeavyC22

    Thanks
    @FairFireFight

    5.1 years ago
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    162 Redx616

    Submitted my design do tell me what you think and if it looks futuristic to you I will start from scratch

    5.1 years ago
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    I submit my design

    5.1 years ago
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    Ok, thank you for the quick response. @FairFireFight

    5.1 years ago
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    @Mercyaircraftcorporation Nope.
    @HeavyC22 Sorry , I didn't even get a notification about your post , You can make a successor by downloading this post , save your build as a sub-assembly with out the cockpit , then place the cock pit from this post , but you cant save this cockpit as an assembly

    +2 5.1 years ago
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    5,408 HeavyC22

    Hey I did not know how to post as a successor and already posted as my Columbair N4-2S Enforcer I mentioned the challenge in the description. Sorry for the inconvenience, please let it count.

    5.1 years ago
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    Are we able to use previous built aircraft?

    5.1 years ago
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