Note: You'll probably want physics set to high for this one, or the bomb stabilization mechanism won't work.

The Athena is a spaceplane-bomber that drops a nuclear weapon of realistic size and mass (10,000 lb). Because of game limitations the explosion is conventional, but at least the bomb itself looks like a nuke. The bomb is configured to follow the path of cannon-shells exactly, so the cannon's pipper needs to be used to aim the nuke. This is important; if you use the "Boom 50" pipper, it will be inaccurate.

Once the nuke has been expended, you can release conventional bombs using FireWeapons in air-to-air or air-to-ground mode.

Features

• Hollow bomb bay
• Bomb stabilization mechanism
• Textured nozzles

Controls

AG1: Open bomb bay doors
AG2: Drop nuclear bomb
AG3: Pitch up really hard
AG4: Open crew hatch
AG5: Open cargo bay doors
FireWeapons: Drop conventional bombs

Nuclear bombing procedure

1. Select air-to-ground mode.
2. Select weapon "Bombs" (not "Boom 50").
3. Approach target at zero roll angle, and whatever speed you prefer. Speeds over 500 mph are recommended.
4. When the pipper is over the target (taking into account deflection), press AG2.