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Grumman F4F Wildcat

13.5k IronOverlord  8.0 years ago

The Grumman F4F Wildcat is an American carrier-based fighter aircraft that began service with both the United States Navy and the British Royal Navy (as the Martlet) in 1940. First used in combat by the British in Europe, the Wildcat was the only effective fighter available to the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during the early part of World War II.

Instructions:
VTOL down: flaps
Act. 1 + VTOL down: arresting hook

Info provided by Wikipedia.

Thank you, and happy flying!

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s) +7 bonus
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 29.9ft (9.1m)
  • Length 23.9ft (7.3m)
  • Height 11.4ft (3.5m)
  • Empty Weight 5,634lbs (2,555kg)
  • Loaded Weight 5,634lbs (2,555kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.354
  • Wing Loading 28.3lbs/ft2 (138.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 199.1ft2 (18.5m2)
  • Drag Points 5801

Parts

  • Number of Parts 136
  • Control Surfaces 8
  • Performance Cost 724
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    No like.. fatter than usual

    7.5 years ago
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    13.5k IronOverlord

    Well... the F4F was a fat plane. @ShiptyCo

    7.5 years ago
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    It looks like an amie design like Chibi due to the height to length ratio as well as the fact it seems a bit fat

    7.5 years ago
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    3,012 JettStorm

    Not to scale, but a amazing creation

    8.0 years ago
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    13.5k IronOverlord

    I would have put folding wings, but there weren't any controls left to use, and I wanted to keep trim as trim, but thanks! @WorldClassMods

    8.0 years ago
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    A bit shorter than the actual, but awesome nevertheless! ;)

    8.0 years ago
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    The only thing your Missing is the Folding Wings wich were a key feature. I've got a wing join you can use if you want :) Dope Plane Other wise :)

    8.0 years ago
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    13.5k IronOverlord

    Thanks a lot guys, I really appreciate the support. @Insertname @MrSilverWolf @SimpleFlow @InternationalAircraftCompany

    8.0 years ago
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    I fly this all the time in Birds of Steel.
    This deserves the designation...D4N-K!

    8.0 years ago
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    106k SimpleFlow

    The landing gear is friken dooooope

    8.0 years ago
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    Awesome!

    8.0 years ago
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    64.1k Insertname

    The gear is such a really nice touch!

    8.0 years ago
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    13.5k IronOverlord

    Thank you@TheBigEgg

    8.0 years ago