ASH-34 "Dragonfly"
ASH-34 Dragonfly
Background
Versatility is a vital aspect of any military. The ability to operate from anywhere at anytime is key to having a strategic advantage against the enemy, especially in the dense jungles of the archipelagic nation of Indonesia. However, versatility is nothing if it can’t make a dent in the enemies’ defences. In the battle field, combining both versatility and firepower is necessary to achieve victory.
The ASH-34 was designed by the ADS Enterprises to be a VTOL, heavy attack aircraft. A frontline combatant capable of taking off from any terrain, fitting with the requirement of the Indonesian military. Its design is unique, sporting large wings typical of an attack aircraft but with 2 rotors on each wing tip with enough power to lift it with over 2 tons of armaments. Its unique design gave military officials a hard time, as it resembled both a plane and a helicopter, but not enough to be designated as either one.
On its first combat debut, the troops were in awe as the ASH-34 flew overhead and delivered a devastating blow to the enemy line. It quickly became a favorite amongst helicopter pilots due to its speed and sheer firepower. Its resemblance to the four-winged, long-tailed insect soon earned it its nickname, “Dragonfly”.
Armaments
1x 50mm 3-barreled rotary cannon
Amongst its arsenal of weapons, the ASH-34 is equipped with a 50mm 3-barreled rotary cannon, firing at a rate of 1000rpm, it can deliver a deadly blow in a snap. The cannon is complimented with a toggle-able horizontal targeting system, reducing the pilot’s work load.
4x 30mm 6-barreled rotary cannon
In addition to the 50mm, the ASH-34 is also complimented with four 30mm cannons. Firing at 6000rpm, it can shred even armored adversaries within seconds.
4x Hunter-34 AARM
The Hunter-34 is an Air to Air Radar-guided Missile (AARM), making the ASH-34 not only deadly against surface targets, but against air targets as well. It has a maximum targeting range of 30km, and can fly at a speed of mach 2.4. The radar-guidance system means that it is a Fire-And-Forget, allowing pilots to focus on multiple targets at once.
12x Badger-33 ASIRM
The Badger-33 is an Air to Surface Infra-Red-guided Missile (ASIRM), the crown-jewel of the ASH-34. It has a maximum targeting range of 10km, and flies at a speed of mach 2. It gives pilots access to heavy fire-power against surface targets, and the advanced target-imaging system in the missile means that once fired, the missile won’t miss its target.
*IMPORTANT NOTE: I have found a slight issue with the launch delay of the internal missile, when firing, make sure the aircraft is not tilting left or right, as you might explode.
96x Javelin-1 Rockets
To add just a bit more punch, the ASH-34 is completed with 4 rocket pods, giving it a total of 96 Javelin-1 rockets to fire against surface targets with medium accuracy, but deadly firepower. With that many rockets, taking out tanks, armored-vehicles, ships or even bunkers will be as easy as squashing a soda can.
Controls
Activate1: Toggle Cannon Horizontal Targeting
Activate7: Toggle Gyroscope
Activate8: Toggle rotor controls
Throttle: Rotor Power & Pitch
Everything else is normal flight controls
Flight Instructions
Please note that the controls are very responsive, small movements with your cursor is enough to make the plane maneuver.
Take-off using throttle controls, note that 50% throttle is enough to lift you up. Use pitch & roll controls to move, pitch down to lean forward and pitch up to lean backwards, roll is normal.
For landing, set throttle to 20-25% and you will slowly descend. This aircraft is also capable of automatic landing, simply set throttle to 25% and click 7 to activate gyro.
Gallery
Specifications
Spotlights
- goboygo1 3.3 years ago
- TatsuTheOtaku 3.3 years ago
- 210100 3.3 years ago
- MrCOPTY 1.4 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor HVY Attack Aircraft Challenge (Closed!)
- Successors 1 airplane(s) +7 bonus
- Created On Mac
- Wingspan 55.1ft (16.8m)
- Length 49.0ft (14.9m)
- Height 17.4ft (5.3m)
- Empty Weight 18,368lbs (8,331kg)
- Loaded Weight 26,344lbs (11,949kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 71.313
- Wing Loading 48.5lbs/ft2 (236.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 542.9ft2 (50.4m2)
- Drag Points 6718
Parts
- Number of Parts 729
- Control Surfaces 10
- Performance Cost 3,831
So Yeah Upload It
@MrADS I Think VR Version Will Be Good Idea, Whit Fancy Avionics & Engines Start-Up
@MrCOPTY I’m glad you like the dragonfly, I actually started work on an updated version, but I haven’t gotten around to finishing it. If you’d like I could update you if ever end up uploading the mk.2 version.
One Of My First Planes I Downloaded In This Game, IDK Why It Have Only 20 Upvote, Everyone In This Site Should Upvote It, At Least All My Fans/Followers Cuz This Thing Encourage Me To Build Stuffs In SP.
reminds me of Halo Wars and how more than 24 billion people died in a war caused by a single grunt that got scared (actual lore search up yull grunt)
Thank you all for the upvotes ! Glad you like the plane :D
@TatsuTheOtaku Thanks dude, glad you like it :D
This is really cool
@rexzion Not sure, the only one I've heard of is the old s-51 dragonfly
@MarxismLeninismMaoism Hi, this is a re-upload, I had to fix a technical issue. Regarding how to fly it, I now put it in the description of the plane under "Flight Instructions"
damn i wonder how many helicopters have been named dragonfly
where is my comment?
@Walvis Hi, sorry I had to re-upload. The other one had some technical issues I wanted to fix :)