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IPA C-3A Melro

863 IPAAeronautics  18 days ago
Auto Credit Based on Jundroo's Kicking Fish

The IPA C-3A "Melro" is a 3rd generation interceptor. It was introduced in the portuguese air force in 1952 and retired in 1985. Some countries had some other versions in operation until the year 2000.

"Melro" is the name of a very common bird that exists in Portugal, and the paint scheme ressembles that same bird.

I only used the Kicking Fish as a reference for the nose and cockpit.

Armament:
4 Guardian AA Missiles
1 30mm autocannon

Photos:

Hope you enjoy it!

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Kicking Fish
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 32.3ft (9.8m)
  • Length 49.9ft (15.2m)
  • Height 18.0ft (5.5m)
  • Empty Weight 12,134lbs (5,503kg)
  • Loaded Weight 18,518lbs (8,399kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.55
  • Wing Loading 57.9lbs/ft2 (282.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 319.6ft2 (29.7m2)
  • Drag Points 4401

Parts

  • Number of Parts 221
  • Control Surfaces 4
  • Performance Cost 1,003