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Patrol Torpedo Boat (PT Boat)

328k SpiritusRaptor  6.9 years ago

Two machine guns, 3 cannons, 4 torpedos and 16 rockets! If you’re quick nothing can stand in your way!!!

Lower Part Count Version

Credit to Othwane for a number of concepts and feedback. Especially the M4 37mm magazine and torpedo tube concept.

Navigation

  • Throttle for forward, Brake for reverse.
  • YAW left/right.

Weapons

  • AG 1 will release all torpedos in a medium spread, or use in game launching for one at a time.
  • Cockpit view for navigation, there are 4 lines on the HUD which gives an approximate torpedo spread.
  • AG2 to activate rocket launchers. Cockpit view and TRIM for elevation. Select Rockets + FireWeapons. Use vessel heading to aim left/right.

Cameras

Camera 1 - Machine gun no.1 - VTOL and TRIM, and FireGuns
Camera 2 - Machine gun no.2 - Roll and Pitch - use mouse, and FireGuns
Camera 3 - *Oerlikon 20mm cannon - VTOL and TRIM + FireGuns.
Camera 4 - *M4 37mm cannon - VTOL and TRIM, select Boom25s + FireWeapons.
Camera 5 - *Bofors (at rear) - VTOL and TRIM, select Boom50s + FireWeapons.

Other

AG6 for nav. lights.
AG7 to release life rafts.
AG8 turn off HUD lights.
*AG8 activates ‘fine’ mode movement for the 3 cannons...

SR

General Characteristics

  • Successors 3 airplane(s) +56 bonus
  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 13.0ft (4.0m)
  • Length 36.0ft (11.0m)
  • Height 12.5ft (3.8m)
  • Empty Weight 13,519lbs (6,132kg)
  • Loaded Weight 15,518lbs (7,039kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.868
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.322
  • Wing Loading 84.8lbs/ft2 (414.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 182.9ft2 (17.0m2)
  • Drag Points 7771

Parts

  • Number of Parts 1010
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 3,679
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    Thanks @Tank6376

    6.1 years ago
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    this might be a old build but dang bro VERY nive

    6.1 years ago
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    wow

    6.8 years ago
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    @Awsomur Totally agree!

    The perspective is the killer... need something like a zoom lense affect... close without all the distortion.

    6.8 years ago
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    40.2k Awsomur

    Yeah, so many great creations go unnoticed because their screenshots are lackluster.
    @SpiritusRaptor

    6.8 years ago
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    Thanks, it did take a while to find the right angles , glad you noticed! @Awsomur

    6.8 years ago
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    40.2k Awsomur

    This post is a great example of a perfect screenshot. It shows the entire creation and looks appealing at the same time.

    6.8 years ago
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    great as always

    6.8 years ago
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    Looks great!

    6.8 years ago
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    Lol I thought it was just a simple 300 part build.
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    I knew it was a larger build because SR made it

    6.8 years ago
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    @AtomicCyclone Thanks! There is a low part count version, see the description.

    6.9 years ago
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    @SpiritusRaptor You did a really nice, smooth and very well working hull!
    Also the gun magazine is beautiful! Hate the fact I can play it only in low physic

    6.9 years ago
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    69.4k Chancey21

    NP I’m still working on that roller coaster @SpiritusRaptor

    6.9 years ago
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    @breitling Thanks

    6.9 years ago
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    @chancey21 Perfect, thanks!

    6.9 years ago
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    8,607 breitling

    i love the simplicity maybe you could stick a launcher like mine on one! if you do use my SAM no need to credit me its super simple

    6.9 years ago
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    Sweet beans

    6.9 years ago
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    69.4k Chancey21

    As a matter of fact, I do Clicking here will tell you all you need to know @SpiritusRaptor

    6.9 years ago
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    Easy to do... a bit late now, but good idea! @BlazeInfinity

    6.9 years ago
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    Do you have a link for the formatting codes?
    @chancey21

    6.9 years ago
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    is it possible to have the spread on the move sideways? just like real ship board torpedoes? coz my verison just didnt work out

    6.9 years ago
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    This is awesome! Would you let this enter SimpleLandia military service?

    6.9 years ago
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    69.4k Chancey21

    Can you please put some

    TEXT FORMATING

    IN the description so it’s easier to read?

    6.9 years ago
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    57.1k bjac0

    @SpiritusRaptor triangle oprah winfrey

    6.9 years ago
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    Pretty Realistic,feels small a bit.Good Stuff

    6.9 years ago
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