Douglas B-26B-50 Invader Version 1.2
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The A/B-26 Invader is a light bomber and ground attack aircraft that was met with mixed reception as it began flying combat missions in 1944. While European pilots liked the aircraft, pilots in the Pacific criticized the Invader for its poor downwards visibility and engine placement, which further hindered pilot vision. Nonetheless, in both theaters, A-26’s would often fly strike missions in mixed squadrons alongside A-20 Havocs and B-25 Mitchells. After the Second World War, B-26’s (the designation was changed from A- to B- in 1948 and back to A- in 1966) would be used in Korea and the early stages of the Vietnam War, where it was quickly replaced by the A-1 Skyraider.
The A/B-26 saw service with several nations other than the US, including South Vietnam, France, Brazil, Peru, and Honduras, the last military operator of the A/B-26. The A/B-26 would also be used as an executive transport aircraft in the US, Canada, and Norway, and as an aerial firefighting aircraft in the US and Canada. Read more...
Features
- 2x auto-aim turrets
- Auto aileron trim (simulated pilot)
- G-limiter (+7, -5, simulated pilot)
- Uses WBD V2.3.2
Specifications
Country of Origin: United States
Role: Light bomber, attacker
Crew: 3
Powerplant: 2x R-2800-79 (2000 hp each)
Fuel: ~30 min w/ full throttle
Armament: 14x AN/M2 Browning (8x 360 rpg, 6x 300 rpg)
Turrets: 2x 2x AN/M2 Browning
Livery: Std. USAF Korean War black/red
Configurations
Def.Config Bomber, Dumb bombs
4x M65A1
Cln.Config. Clean
N/A
Author’s Notes
- Controls included in craft instructions.
- Turrets have infinite ammo.
- The turret gunner will take some time to acquire their target once they enter their line of fire. They will also fire in short bursts automatically.
XML Changelog
- 03/12/2023 V1.2: Added lookBackTranslation to cockpit camera. Affects all configurations.
- 03/05/2023 V1.1: Flattened fuselage inside cockpit. Updated FT for nosewheel steering. Affects all configurations.
- 01/30/2023 V1.0: Initial Release
In-Game Name: [RD G4] B-26B-50
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 68.4ft (20.8m)
- Length 49.6ft (15.1m)
- Height 19.5ft (5.9m)
- Empty Weight 30,604lbs (13,881kg)
- Loaded Weight 31,934lbs (14,485kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.062
- Wing Loading 50.7lbs/ft2 (247.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 629.6ft2 (58.5m2)
- Drag Points 4554
Parts
- Number of Parts 432
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 2,104
@ReinMcDeer You have probably never heard of it, it’s a project in France (we will make it fly !), here is the webpage
@Sparky6004 Nice
The Pacific Coast Air Museum is also restoring an A-26 to flying condition.
On a related note, A-26K Special Kay got full funding a few weeks ago, so she’ll be getting a full repair after her incident.
They’ve been posting commonly about her repair on their Facebook, so go look if you wanna see her updates.
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(I also may have freaked out when I saw B-26 in the title. Marauder was on my mind)
Plz Make B-17
@ReinMcDeer thanks and if you want can you make the same but with camera control turrets :)
@Koko11 Activate AG2
@ReinMcDeer can you make the turrets working plsss :(
Are the guns on the wings and nose for display? Or are they inactive to not break the turrets code
Edit: Nevermind, I figured them out
@SilverStar That's awesome! Which one?
@ReinMcDeer @WolfHunter1999 got banned
I participate in a A-26 restoration project, so I can tell this one is beautiful !
@Sparky6004 Man, hardly anyone even knows about the Marauder. :/
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No I won't make it, for I am the ded lol
@Ded Now @phrongus @ReinMcDeer I mean, I’m using The 1000mm Little David Mortar for my rat problem but that’s just me
@ReinMcDeer Nah, I think they'd be rolling in their graves lol
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Now a 120mm cannon on the other hand...
@ReinMcDeer i use for squirrel 😁😁
@Ded M2 Browning for home defense, just as the Founding Fathers intended
This looks cool, but I have to wait until I get home from school to use it :(
Boooooooooom
@donkski See, you can, but Americans can't understand that lol
@ColonelCanada