HISTORY:
The newly formed Wright Isles Airforce was in need of new aircraft. While most went down the route of fighters, bombers or the like, Lightning Aircraft Industries had a different idea. They would make a jet-powered night fighter. So after taking some inspiration from the E3D SkyKnight and after 2 years, the LT-6A 'Panther' was born.
The aircraft had been designed with all the quality's of a night fighter, but with a few extras. The primary armament consisted of 6 quick-firing, 50 calibre machine guns like on the F-86 Sabre, whilst the avionics included an LAI BT-900J radar in the nose of the aircraft. But extra armament was made up of 2 40 mm cannons. This was so the LT-6A could very quickly take out any aircraft without revealing itself for long. The turbo-jet engine was an LAI XL-60K turbo-jet engine. This allowed the night fighter to reach about 675 mph above 20,000 ft.
But above 25,000 ft, The LT-6A could actually reach supersonic speeds, exceeding 800 mph. The livery for these night fighters was interesting as they all had their own registration number, but was painted relatively small on the fuselage, the larger WI representing Wright Isles. This particular one was used by Flt Lieutenant Laureen Delgus. she had a skull and crossbones near the nose of the aircraft. But anyways, the LT-6A Panther was produced in 1958 and was retired in 1972 with over 400 built. Currently, there are 15 preserved examples over the world, 8 of which are airworthy.
SPECIFICATIONS:
Maximum Speed: 850 mph (at 35,000 feet)
Cruise Speed: 475 mph
Stall Speed: 90 mph with full flap(below 10,000 ft)
Fuel Capacity: 2,220 gal
CONTROLS:
AG-1: Nose Wheel
AG-2: Close/Open Canopy
AG-3: Landing Lights
AG-4: Navigation and Becon Lights
AG-5: Strobe Lights
AG-6 + Brake: Airbrake
G: Landing Gear
VTOL-Down: Flaps
TAKEOFF AND LANDING:
For takeoff, close canopy and set flaps to half. Throttle up to 100% and when 175 mph is reached lift-off. Raise gear, then flaps. Trim and then climb away.
For Landing, approach at 130 mph with full flap. Touchdown at 115 mph
PICTURES:
CREATOR NOTES:
If anyone complains about the performance, I will find you (#SP_physics).
Yes, the canopy is the same one from my DL-90.
I tried, ok?
The 40 mm cannons spit out the empty shell casings
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 42.1ft (12.8m)
- Length 40.6ft (12.4m)
- Height 15.5ft (4.7m)
- Empty Weight N/A
- Loaded Weight 10,291lbs (4,668kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 3.275
- Wing Loading 19.0lbs/ft2 (92.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 540.9ft2 (50.3m2)
- Drag Points 8741
Parts
- Number of Parts 552
- Control Surfaces 11
- Performance Cost 2,619
@ThatGamerWhoMakesPlanes
well...that explains a lot....
It's okay though :3
@ND40X @FranzPeterSiegtried Uh its me Bfishing I Deleted my Account Forgeting about the challenge
Noice
I am complaining about the performance lol
@ND40X I guess
@Diloph
Well, it wouldn't be a night fighter without the cover of the night, now would it?
(I get your point though)
you need to get some pics of day light, I dont know how it even looks :( awesome tho !
@ND40X great! Sounds cool already
@Mustang51
I did that, It just rotates in reverse when the rotator is deactivated
@ND40X that already sounds awesome! Tag me in it when you post. I also hope you can find an XML modded rotator or make one yourself so that it will constantly turn the radar dish (if it is one which uses the radar dish that is)
@Mustang51
Keep a lookout for my upcoming AWACS aircraft
@ND40X I’m looking forward to that!
@Mustang51
I can work on that in the future ;3
This is very nice! The cockpit looks really good and the general shape is nice too. The one thing I would change is make the nose cone a little more rounded.