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C-44 Compound

52.8k RocCrafter101  5.3 years ago
Auto Credit Based on RocCrafter101's AC-50 Guardian Gunship

Background

Background

The C-44 Compound is a twin-jet short take-off and landing (STOL) tactical military transport aircraft. The aircraft uses upper surface blowing to increase its lifting capabilities. Most models are equip with Stand-off range jamming equipment to make up for its lack of agility against guided missiles.

Stats

Crew: 3
Capacity: 165 troops or 75,000lbs
Max. takeoff weight: 300,000lbs (conventional landing and takeoff), 170,000lbs (STOL)
Maximum speed: 550mph
Cruise speed: 460mph
Ferry range: 3,500miles
Service ceiling: 55,000feet
Cost: $38,000,000 USD

-Based off of the Boeing YC-14

Controls

Weapons

-FireWeapons drops bombs

Movement

-Trim controls trim
-Throttle Accelerates
-Normal plane controls

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor AC-50 Guardian Gunship
  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 142.7ft (43.5m)
  • Length 129.3ft (39.4m)
  • Height 49.5ft (15.1m)
  • Empty Weight 54,143lbs (24,558kg)
  • Loaded Weight 70,509lbs (31,982kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.824
  • Wing Loading 32.8lbs/ft2 (159.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,152.4ft2 (200.0m2)
  • Drag Points 68527

Parts

  • Number of Parts 139
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 804