A 1930s style fixed landing gear medium propeller driven fighter. Design for medium range reconnaissances and intercept low altitude bomber, have fun and feel free to use my plane! Here is the lore:
The Legend of the Golden Age Sky Hunter Aichi “Ichigo” (Type 118A Proto.)
During the 1930s—often considered the golden age of fighter aircraft design—propeller-driven planes became the core of military air power. Nations around the world were engaged in a fierce race to develop aircraft that were faster, lighter, and more powerful. Japan, too, was advancing its aviation industry under the pressure of its Ministry of Defense. It was within this context that the Aichi Aircraft Works (Aichi Kokuki) received one of the most ambitious missions of the era: to develop a new type of medium-class, propeller-driven fighter aircraft capable of operating from permanent land bases, designed for mid-range reconnaissance and low-altitude bomber interception.
Thus began the story of the Aichi “Ichigo” (Type 118A Proto.)—a medium-sized, single-propeller fighter plane that blended advanced engineering with elegant 1930s design philosophy
A Legacy Remembered
Although the Aichi “Ichigo” (Type 118A Proto.) never achieved battlefield success, it remains a beloved aircraft among aviation historians and collectors. It is often regarded as a "transition fighter" that dared to challenge traditional ideas and laid the groundwork for future Japanese reconnaissance-interceptor hybrids in the Pacific War era.
Some have said that "Ichigo was a dream from a bright morning sky, arriving in a world not yet ready for it"—a beautiful and tragic chapter in Japan’s aviation legacy.
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
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- Wingspan 36.9ft (11.2m)
- Length 32.3ft (9.8m)
- Height 13.8ft (4.2m)
- Empty Weight 6,168lbs (2,798kg)
- Loaded Weight 9,117lbs (4,135kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.232
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.548
- Wing Loading 36.3lbs/ft2 (177.4kg/m2)
- Wing Area 250.9ft2 (23.3m2)
- Drag Points 3678
Parts
- Number of Parts 106
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 490
I tried to make the cockpit cover myself, it might have some flaws. Let me know if it good or not!
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