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Messerschmitt Me-564

735 DeerForceOne  4.2 years ago

When the Axis forces are making consecutive victories on the western and eastern fronts of WWII, a Design proposal for a new mega bomber is ordered. The Me-564 Is a heavy bomber built from 1945-47 taking design aspects from aircraft such as the Me-264, B-29, and YB-34. It could carry a payload of up to 4600 kg. Despite being powered by six Turboprop engines and four jet engines, It could only reach a top speed of roughly 410-425 kph, making it easy prey for a fighter at low altitude, thus it came equipped with multiple 20mm gun turrets. AG2 to Jettison The jet engines (keep in mind this significantly reduces flight preformance)

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 143.4ft (43.7m)
  • Length 84.4ft (25.7m)
  • Height 29.0ft (8.8m)
  • Empty Weight 40,200lbs (18,234kg)
  • Loaded Weight 58,147lbs (26,375kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.772
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.173
  • Wing Loading 21.8lbs/ft2 (106.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,666.1ft2 (247.7m2)
  • Drag Points 41560

Parts

  • Number of Parts 142
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 752