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PAC C7A Samson

25.2k JohnnyBoythePilot  7.0 years ago
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Well I found my company's new motto: "Getting Better with Each build"

Wow. All I can say is wow. This came out fantastic. I've outdone myself with this build. This is hands down the best airplane I've ever constructed. Took me about 2 weeks to make.


FEATURES:
-Incredible Detail
-High-Detailed Cockpit & Interior
-Super-STOL
-Cargo Hold/Compartment for loading cars/vehicles
-Folding Rear Cargo Ramp
-Depoyable Ram Air Turbine (Aka "RAT") as a backup Electrical Source
-Flaps
-Custom Landing Gear
-Large Bush Tires
-Animated Yoke, Pedals, Throttle Levers, Gauges/Instruments/Radios (Non-Functioning)
-Custom Lights
-Interior Lights


OPERATIONS:

AG-1 = Fold/Unfold Rear Cargo Ramp
AG-2 = Not Assigned
AG-3 = Not Assigned
AG-4 = Lock/Unlock Nose Wheel Steering (Lock before retracting gear)
AG-5 = RAT (Ram Air Turbine)
AG-6 = Interior Lights
AG-7 = Landing Lights
AG-8 = Nav, Beacon, and Strobe Lights
Trim = Flaps & Trim
VTOL = Constant Speed Props (Manual Control; VTOL down for max power)
Throttle = Throttle/Power


NOTES/TIPS:

-Stall Speed is typically at 80mph (70 knots) but this airplane can go down to 75mph (65 knots) with the right attitude, flaps, and power settings.

-Cruises at around 165-180 mphs (143-156 knots) but at higher altitudes it can go 200 mph (173 knots)

-When loading cargo, the gear needs to be retracted so the ramp touches the ground for vehicle loading


BACK STORY:

PAC C7A Samson, first flown in early 1942.

As the North Atlantic War continued to rage on, as well as WW2, the PAF wanted a new aircraft to replace the P2 Dragonfly in both the bomber and cargo/transport roles. They wanted a 4-engined aircraft that could hold twice as much cargo as the P2 and twice the range, as well as twice the survivability. They wanted this aircraft to be able to operate out of rough airstrips and be easy to maintain.

PAC started the project in 1941 and by early 1942 the first prototype was completed and flying. The C7 was truly a ground breaker, especially for such a small nation as Pavelania. Because the C7 was such a rugged and strong aircraft, it was named after the mighty Samson from the Bible.

The Samson was designed to load 2 or more jeeps or cars with fully-equiped troops onboard and was able to easily land on beaches or in open fields and meadows. The gear retracted partially and remained exposed. Because of this the Samson could land with the gear both extended or retracted. When the Samson is to be loaded, the gear would retract and the cargo ramp would extend out for loading cargo. This is to make loading operations a breeze. Reason why the C7 had such large tires with long gear legs was so it could land with ease on meadows and fields riddled with rocks and bushes. The C7 sports multiple landing lights that are incredibly bright. The reason for this is to enable the C7 with the rare ability to safely land in rough terrain like a large clearying/meadow/field at night by giving the pilots maximum visibility on the terrain below them to spot a suitable landing zone to avoid hazards like trees or large boulders. Another unique feature of the C7 is a ram air turbine electrical generator in the event the aircraft suffers engine failures or total electric failure so it has a backup source of electricity. The Samson comes with all the toolings, ladders, steps etc. in compartments underneath the forward cabin for ease of maintenance so crews can operate on the C7 in the rugged wilderness. The C7's cockpit has a spacious cockpit with large windows for maximum visibility and a large panel with neatly placed gauges where it's not a cluttered mess so it's easy to locate and read instruments and gauges easily. Probably the most notable feature of the C7 is the use of a large rear cargo ramp, which wasn't common until the Lockheed L-100 and C-130 transport aircraft. For engines the C7 Samson uses 4x Wright R-3350 Duplex-Cyclone 3,800hp radial engines with augmented exhaust to provide a little more thrust.

The C7 predates the Lockheed L-100/C-130 Hercules by 12 years. While the C7 is smaller, carries less cargo and weight than the C-130, and is an older design, the C7's biggest advantage is it can take-off considerably shorter than the C-130. During model-wind-tunnel testing, it was found the C7 could produce more lift and take-off shorter the more the wings were placed forward. With the wings placed far-forward, a fat airfoil, and 4x powerful 3,800 HP Wright R-3350's, the C7 is able to achieve fantastic Super-STOL capabilies. The C7 can also operate in tougher conditions and unlike the C-130, the C7 doesn't really need an airstrip, just a large clearing/meadow or field to opearte in thanks to it's STOL and tall landing gear, keeping the fuselage above any bushes or rocks.

The C7 Samson would become one of PAC's best selling and longest-in-production aircraft. It was incredibly successful in both military service and in civilian service. It was often regarded as the king of bushplanes, a flying tank, a flying 4x4 pickup, a slow but surely airplane (this airplane is pretty slow), and other names. It was also commonly called "the box" due to it's square fuselage. (this squared fuselage was great except it could not be pressurized; the biggest downfall of the C7 since it could never go much higher than 13,000 feet unless every person onboard wears an oxygen mask)
Despite it's size many pilots found the C7 very easy to fly and learn.


(Sorry for the long back story but the plane was a very major step for PAC and my fictional country, just FYI I don't expect anyone to fully read my aircraft backstories. They are just a fun addition to my planes.)
________________________________ I hope you guys enjoy this fantastic airplane! You can load vehicles into and out of this airplane too! I'm very happy with this build and is BY FAR my best airplane. It may be a bit slow but it's functionality and detail is through the roof. The bottom fuselage panels can come off with ease so you can easily make this plane into a bomber. Feel free to make successors out of this (as long as you credit me).

Happy Flying! :D

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor PAC C7A Samson BETA
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 200.8ft (61.2m)
  • Length 135.7ft (41.4m)
  • Height 53.2ft (16.2m)
  • Empty Weight 45,704lbs (20,731kg)
  • Loaded Weight 73,458lbs (33,320kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.21
  • Wing Loading 16.5lbs/ft2 (80.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 4,456.9ft2 (414.1m2)
  • Drag Points 96115

Parts

  • Number of Parts 473
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 2,240
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    Woohoo 300 downloads!

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    An airliner version is currently in the works; after that I'll be making a bomber variant and gunship variant.

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    Yay my first airplane to reach both 100 downloads and 200 downloads! :D

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    @JohnnyBoythePilot 👌👍👍

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    @Maximis
    Thank you!

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    @TheRealTDawg
    Thanks TheRealTDawg for the upvote!

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    @KerlonceauxIndustries
    Darn that sucks.

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    @redbear89
    Thanks redbear89!

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    @Texasfam04
    Also thanks for the compliment!

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    @Texasfam04
    Sure! I have other builds planned but non of them started yet, so I can help you out on your Goliath aircraft.

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    15.3k Texasfam04

    @JohnnyBoythePilot would you be interested in collaborating with me on This I uploaded it a few days ago because my ipad couldnt keep up with the size of the plane. If not its cool i understand. Its the Its the largest plane ive done and the size of it created some major challenges for me especially the front end. maybe you can take a look and see what you think? thanks bud

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    15.3k Texasfam04

    YW ! i actually tried to do it when i upvoted but i used my spotlights up already and wouldnt allow me. this build is very impressive im glad i started to follow you. great job bud @JohnnyBoythePilot

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    @Texasfam04
    Thanks man!

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    @Brc0629
    This airplane has constant speed propellers that are manual, you use VTOL to control them to make the plane more realistic. Set the VTOL slide all the way to the bottom for full pitch & maximum power. Be sure to set the flaps all the way down with trim as well so you can get off the ground in a heart beat.

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    @redbear89
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    Thank you guys!

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    45 Brc0629

    This plane would be great if it could reach its stall speed

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    @JettStorm
    Thank you JettStorm!

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    @KerlonceauxIndustries
    Your builds are pretty good.

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    @JohnnyBoythePilot no problemo 🙂

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    Thank you guys for the upvotes and spotlights! :)

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    15.3k Texasfam04

    This thing is beautiful! Great Job!

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    @GermanWarMachine
    I could but there are two many parts that will take awhile for me to put them all together after I scale them down. I know how to do it it's just I have other builds I'm working on and of course school and other things in life.

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    @GermanWarMachine
    Sorry I don't, but in the future I do plan on making a downsized twin-engined version. Supposed to be smaller and more civil-orient and better to operate in the bush.

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    @GermanWarMachine
    Oh are you on the mobile version of simpleplanes?

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    @Pianoman
    Thanks Pianoman for the upvote!

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