Introduction

As the war in Europe was coming to an end, the war in the pacific was still raging, the Fleet Air Arm needed an aircraft that could fullfil both the attack/ bomber and heavy fighter roles rather than relying on loaned American aircraft etc.

As luck would have it German research had fallen into the Allies hands which included details of a forward swept wing aircraft (Junkers Ju287), the forward swept wing allowed for slower takeoff and landing speeds with a much more favourable stall characteristic but could also cope with high speeds.

RJ used this blueprint as the basis of this design but rather than risk new jet engine technology in an untested environment the venerable RR Merlin was choosen as the powerplant. This aircraft was comparable in nature to the DH Mosquito but able to operate successfully from aircraft carriers. The slow landing speed (120ish kts in the game) allows the aircraft to land and stop without the need for an arrestor hook (may be added in a later version).

Controls

AG1 = start the engines
AG2 = open bomb bay / arm torpedos
AG6 = fold wings
AG7 = Open engine inspection hatches
VTOL dn = flaps

Pictures

USS tiny - takeoff is possible if difficult (Actual aircraft carriers where larger than this anyway), use full flap, rudder to the left slightly on takeoff run, gear up as soon as lift off is achieved and full back on the stick =)

Wings folded, engine inspection hatches open

Torp run incoming

Information / Features

Tapered wing
Suspension on rear undercarriage (it actually worked...)
Internal bomb bay
Detailed engines with inspection hatches
FAA camo based on Seafire MKIII
4no. 20mm Aden Cannon
Wingloading and overall weight comparable to DH Mosquito etc.