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Aichi D3A1 "Val"

26.8k RASEN1914  8.1 years ago

1:1 Historically accurate replica of the Aichi D3A1, allied reporting name was "Val".

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|| History ||

The Aichi D3A was a WW2 japanese carrier-borne dive bomber and was the primary dive bomber of the Imperial Japanese Navy until it was replaced by the Yokosuka D4Y.

The D3A was the first Japanese aircraft to bomb the American targets in the war, attacking Pearl Harbor and the Philipines bases. The Vals sank more Allied warships than any other Axis aircraft, including some vital targets like the HMS Cornwall (Heavy Cruiser), HMS Dorsetshire (Heavy Cruiser) and HMS Hermes (Aircraft Carrier) in only one raid.

It was a bit slow but it was very hard to take down due to his reliable engine, toughness and a nice defense against fighters with 2 forward firing and 1 rear firing Type 97 machine guns.

|| About this specific plane ||

This Aichi D3A1 is painted with the IJN Kaga Aircraft carrier command schemes. It was the same plane that took part in the Pearl Harbor raid. The pilots were Saburo Makino and Yukio Nagamine.

|| Instructions ||

- Press AG1 to activate navigation lights.
- Press AG2 to launch the underwing bombs simultaneusly (like the real Val)
- Press F5 to use the telescopic sight view.
- VTOL controlls the Flaps.
- Brake button to use the Aerobrakes.

For takeoff: Set VTOL down to the first mark (50%), full speed. It will takeoff in +/- 130mph.
For Landing: Use aerobrakes until the speed is 120-140mph and set the VTOL full down (100%). The optimal landing velocity is 80mph.

Taking-off from an aircraft carrier: Same as standard but use the pitch to make it nice.
Landing in an aircraft carrier: Same as standard.

You can use the flaps for climbing too... set the VTOL at 25% down. This will help you when climbing.

Max speed (242mph) is reached like in the real one, at 20600ft (6300mts).


Enjoy it!!

Special thanks to @Gestour

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General Characteristics

  • Successors 1 airplane(s) +14 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 47.6ft (14.5m)
  • Length 33.5ft (10.2m)
  • Height 13.3ft (4.1m)
  • Empty Weight 5,659lbs (2,566kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,167lbs (3,251kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.146
  • Wing Loading 16.0lbs/ft2 (78.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 448.1ft2 (41.6m2)
  • Drag Points 4025

Parts

  • Number of Parts 248
  • Control Surfaces 19
  • Performance Cost 811
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