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DB-5 "Pelican" Dive Bomber

12.6k Aviation  7.4 years ago

The pelican is a single seat dive bomber modeled closely after stuka dive bombers. Unlike its inspiration, the pelican boasts outstanding climb rate, as well as economy. To avoid accidents, the bombs (2 boom 25s) are mounted on hinges that swing the bombs out from under the propeller with TRIM DOWN. Also, asthetic flaps can be activated using VTOL. Lastly, this ird is not only a bomber, but is equipped with 3 cannons for a lengthened combat role. ENJOY!

WHEN DIVING:
*cut engine
*pitch down, not roll over and pitch up
*brake
*trim down
*drop bombs 4000ft above target
*throttle up
*pitch up
*trim neutral
*congrats you dropped a bomb

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 46.1ft (14.1m)
  • Length 48.7ft (14.8m)
  • Height 18.7ft (5.7m)
  • Empty Weight 7,232lbs (3,280kg)
  • Loaded Weight 8,565lbs (3,885kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.35
  • Wing Loading 9.0lbs/ft2 (44.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 950.8ft2 (88.3m2)
  • Drag Points 8675

Parts

  • Number of Parts 102
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 552
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    15.4k iMxr

    Also check out my latest upload @Aviation

    7.4 years ago
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    15.4k iMxr

    k .3. -kills German spies- there. @Aviation

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    12.6k Aviation

    @503rdAirborneSoldier shhhhhhh..... we dont want the germans finding out

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    15.4k iMxr

    AKA: Stuka...

    7.4 years ago