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Vintage Commerical (Hughes Inspired)

4,543 Quazal16  6.2 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Phil2003's Vintage Commerical Aircraft Challenge

Fictional, though as if made by Howard Hughes Aircraft Corp. c. 1946-50. As a what-if Hughes product, it supposed to have that ever so slight retrofuture imagines of the late 40's/early 50s. I really need to get some tutorials for lettering as I couldn't get the hughes airline name to look nice and removed it.

Anyways, fake 1940's advert/newsreel:

Well, it looks like Mr. Hughes has done it again with the H-010 Finch. While he might have missed using this nice little bird for supply runs for our boys during the war, Mr. Hughes' aircraft has been completely redesigned for regular duty. Having all the luxuries of the best ocean liners, with all the privacy of home, the finch is sure to please you and your family! 24 roomy seats, with options of expanding to 48, and lots of cargo space means this bird can serve all markets with ease.

And, what makes this aircraft special, beside its superior range and military grade construction, is its space age upper deck, known as the nest. Here extra seats can be folded out for those busier days or private functions. More importantly though, the nest is where you can find a full service bar and lounge!

We hope to you come join us soon on Hughes Air newest bird, and remember, Hughes is a name you can trust. Happy Flying.

AG 1: Lights
Trim: Trim for secondary elevators only.
VTOL: down opens rear cargo ramp. look inside for some rudimentary luggage (use your imagination)

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Vintage Commerical Aircraft Challenge
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 51.3ft (15.6m)
  • Length 44.8ft (13.7m)
  • Height 13.7ft (4.2m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 8,294lbs (3,762kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.482
  • Wing Loading 40.0lbs/ft2 (195.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 207.2ft2 (19.3m2)
  • Drag Points 4600

Parts

  • Number of Parts 138
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 596
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    4,543 Quazal16

    @Phil2003 I was making pontoons for water landings, but I had stability control issues on the water and didn't feel like scrapping the whole design. So gear lifts were born!

    +1 6.2 years ago
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    2,555 Phil2003

    Very interesting Main Gear design!
    Well Done!

    +1 6.2 years ago