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Hawker Hexhunter

4,543 Quazal16  1.9 years ago

Hawkwer Hex-Hunter

Fictional

C. 1937-41
Theatre: Experimental / Burma
Role: Variable / Patrol

Operations

Landing: Trim up and nose up as you land, power down when close to final approach (has long landing). Tail wheel touchdown first. Pull up as you gently pulse brakes on the ground. Nose heavy.
Take-off: Trim up, pull up hard as you power up. Nose heavy.
Flight: Turn radius is a bit wide for dog fighting but should be realistic enough. Has a bit a jump to some maneuvers, and can stall under some turns. Nose heavy and needs decent power (50-75% min) for most operations. Glides like a rock. Note that cockpit controls are for show and not VR. Not Carrier compatible, does not float.

AGs

Landing Gear: Normal
AG 1: Lights/internal
AG 2: Lights/External
AG 3: Open Canopy
Camera: Camera 1 for seat camera. Default cockpit is behind pilot seat.

Weapons

4 x 7.7 mm Vickers Machine Guns. General Purpose, typical RAF weapons. Slightly modded for higher rate of fire (900 rnds per minute).
2 x 40 mm Vickers Class S Guns. Anti-armor.

Fictional Background

An early Hawker aircraft (experimental) that was supposed to supplement squadrons with an early idea of a multirole aircraft, though didn’t quite fit the bill during the war due to some of its more custom features and rough dynamics, especially landings. It would soon be supplanted by its cousins the Spitfire and Hurricane. Hex Hunters would see action in a variety of far-flung theatres as supplementary fighters, such as this one in Burma. Its odd livery (numbering) was initially part of its experimental phase, and kind of just stuck during the war.

Creator Notes Haven’t built in a while and this was a few hours build. Still having trouble with Simpleplanes randomly crashing as well (sorry no in game pics). Hope this fulfills the requirements!

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 29.7ft (9.0m)
  • Length 27.9ft (8.5m)
  • Height 11.9ft (3.6m)
  • Empty Weight 3,749lbs (1,700kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,448lbs (2,017kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.517
  • Wing Loading 28.4lbs/ft2 (138.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 156.4ft2 (14.5m2)
  • Drag Points 1943

Parts

  • Number of Parts 231
  • Control Surfaces 10
  • Performance Cost 825
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    4,543 Quazal16

    I wonder if I had too many parts on this too for the challenge. Good luck!

    1.9 years ago
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    i dont know if my plane will survive on first round bc this is the enemy my plane will be fighting

    +1 1.9 years ago