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Dominator Air Tanker

147k Pilotmario  8.7 years ago

Press (1-4) to activate the engines. A tanker variant of the Dominator Heavy Bomber. It was developed as an aerial refuelling platform for Dominator Heavy Bombers in order to extend their range. With the downsizing of the heavy bomber force, many of the newer airframes were converted into air tankers as well, this time to extend the range of fighters. The internal bomb bay has been converted into four 512-gallon fuel tanks, and is separate from the aircraft's internal fuel supply. The bombardier position was converted into the fuel management position, and is afforded a rear-view camera in order to guide aircraft. It uses a probe and drogue system due to its simplicity. The hose and drogue is stored in an additional fairing in the tail.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 60.7ft (18.5m)
  • Length 58.1ft (17.7m)
  • Height 12.6ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 28,404lbs (12,884kg)
  • Loaded Weight 54,801lbs (24,857kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.476
  • Wing Loading 101.3lbs/ft2 (494.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 540.8ft2 (50.2m2)
  • Drag Points 6022

Parts

  • Number of Parts 56
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 374