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Yakran HrB58 0 Light Attack Helicopter

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At an attempt to make an attack helicopter, Yakran A.C. decided to make an aircraft. This variant is fitted with a large engine and only a few hardpoints as the capacity for this aircraft is limited. It was given the prefix designation "HrB" since there was no definitive prefix abbreviation for attack helicopters.

It was powered by 1320 hp 18-cylinder radial engine with a gearbox that limited it's power output, be put in a middle position with the engine turned 90 degrees upwards, protected by a cowling that covered most of the engine but kept the intake above and the exhaust and thermal outtake aft.

The seating is in tandem, with the pilot on the back of the gunner, causing the airframe of the aircraft to be quite narrow except for the cowling that covered the engine.

The undercarriage and the airframe is in a taildragger configuration, has a pair of sponsons for weapons, and the design wasn't matured. This design has some space for improvement and the reciprocating engine may be replaced by a more compact jet engine on later variants.


Controls:

VTOL = Collective PItch

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 26.5ft (8.1m)
  • Length 33.4ft (10.2m)
  • Height 9.2ft (2.8m)
  • Empty Weight 6,134lbs (2,782kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,523lbs (4,320kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.935
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.152
  • Wing Loading 726.0lbs/ft2 (3,544.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 13.1ft2 (1.2m2)
  • Drag Points 2638

Parts

  • Number of Parts 110
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 612