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FL-18 Thunder

67.8k PINK  8.5 years ago

Not the best acceleration, but good speed and manuverabiliTy ....make good fighter. This plane will never win any beauty pageants, but it will get the job done.

General Characteristics

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  • Wingspan 29.3ft (8.9m)
  • Length 49.7ft (15.1m)
  • Height 17.7ft (5.4m)
  • Empty Weight 8,960lbs (4,064kg)
  • Loaded Weight 13,024lbs (5,907kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.862
  • Wing Loading 38.4lbs/ft2 (187.6kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 338.9ft2 (31.5m2)
  • Drag Points 3161

Parts

  • Number of Parts 72
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 372
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    147k Pilotmario

    Yeah. Also note that logistics is another concern, given the large size of the Pilotmario Armed Forces. While individual skill is sought and rewarded, the Air Force emphasize team tactics than individual action, and feel that coordinating actions across the squadron, group, or wing would be easier if all of said squadron, group, or wing's aircraft are the same. However, units with different types will work together in order to maximize the strengths of their machines while using the strengths of the other types in order to counter said type's weakness. For example, Renegade II are excellent at long-range combat due to its radar and missiles, but falter at shorter ranges. The Renegade II can even coordinate air attacks on a tactical level. The Viper is better as a close-range dog fighter due to acceleration and agility, but falter at longer range due to the electronic suite. Therefore, the Viper will serve as the main dogfighter with intelligence and long-range support from Renegade II. @PINK

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    67.8k PINK

    All FLs have the same, or nearly same cockpit layout, engine placement is normally similar. Most FLs mount the Var-21 turbofan, and similar radar and electronics. However, they are all completely different beasts in combat, and most squads keep a good spread of different designs. @Pilotmario

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    147k Pilotmario

    We feel they should be familiar with the jet they're going to fly in combat. @PINK

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    147k Pilotmario

    Interesting. Our pilots are issued whatever the division is issued, regardless of location, although they can transfer to a different unit, pending a formal written request and the judgement of the commanding officer of the airman's current unit and the commanding officer of the accepting unit based on merit and inter-personnel relations. If additional training is required, then that will be undertaken. @PINK

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    67.8k PINK

    However, squadrons that are home based can pick their own aircraft to use. This results in the Rason, and many other planes. @Pilotmario

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    67.8k PINK

    We use mostly the FL-20, it hasn't been uploaded, but it brings some new kinds of death to the table.@Pilotmario

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    147k Pilotmario

    @PINK Just wondering, what is your primary fighter jet?

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    147k Pilotmario

    @PINK Oh lol. Glitch much?

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    67.8k PINK

    True, but I wasnt notified about the comments. @Pilotmario

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    147k Pilotmario

    I posted them late at night. Other people who you follow easily could have posted and left it behind. @PINK

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    67.8k PINK

    For me, I follow you, and was not notified of the handguns you posted...or those comments.@Pilotmario

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    147k Pilotmario

    They are? @PINK

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    The question is, why are the notifications broken?@Pilotmario

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    147k Pilotmario

    @Polandball As in the Pummeler's an ugly plane?

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    147k Pilotmario

    It's prettier than a Pummeler.

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    Elegant but deadly...lol. Very maneuvarable and I like how sleek it is

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    67.8k PINK

    It is not @General360

    8.5 years ago