Want to drive across the plains? Want to sail the seven seas? Want to fly high in the sky? Take Triple Threat for a spin and do all three! This modular vehicle can be changed into several configurations with the touch of a button, and can start on land or in water. And can be an airplane, land vehicle and even a boat. First, know the two engines. 1 activates the propellers, the main drive propeller, and the two lift-assist propellers. 2 activates the jets, which boosts its speed and makes water control possible. Now know the breakaways. 3 detaches the wheels from the floatation legs for lightening the load for air or water control. Don't drop them if your want to land again. 4 breaks off the lift-assist propellers. The lift-assist propellers help you into the air from the ground or water, and should be jettisoned shortly after your initial takeoff. 5 breaks off the legs and floatation devices, shedding all this weight to allow for better flying. 6 purges your missiles, and 7 breaks off your wings, leaving them behind as you continue as a ground or water vehicle. Procedures are as follows: Air: Engage both engines. Shortly after takeoff press 3,4,5 in sequence. This will configure Triple Threat in plane mode. Fly using only engine 1 for best fuel efficiency. Sea: Press 3,7,4 in sequence. This will configure Triple Threat in boat mode. Use engine 2 on a low throttle for best control on the water. Land: Press 1 to engage the propellers, then when you hit 10 mph, press 4 to send off the lift-assist props, stop, then hit 7 to discard the wings. Then, deactivate engine 1, and use engine 2 on low throttle to drive on the ground. OR! You can just keep the whole vehicle together. In 1 piece, it flies, drives, and sails just fine. Go from land to sky, land to sea, sea to land, sea to sky, sky to land, and sky to sea. I've tested it all, and it can be done. Armed with 2 machineguns, 2 guardians, an interceptor, and a single 250 pound bomb.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 48.5ft (14.8m)
- Length 32.9ft (10.0m)
- Height 15.5ft (4.7m)
- Empty Weight 8,706lbs (3,949kg)
- Loaded Weight 9,503lbs (4,310kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.418
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.21
- Wing Loading 49.6lbs/ft2 (242.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 191.6ft2 (17.8m2)
- Drag Points 5930
Parts
- Number of Parts 63
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 424