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Type 5 Katana MGS

19.5k MadBomber  7.4 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on MadBomber's Type 5 Katana IFV

VTOL & Trim for turret and elevation.
AG3: will turn on water jets for sea mode.
Pitch to drive and roll to steer on both land and water.

*In active service*

The katana is a series of 8x8 wheeled vehicles designed to be utilized in the "recon" and "light" capacity. Typically each Armored or Mechanized Infantry division will include one recon battalion comprised of a family of Katana vehicles. The katana is also the core vehicle in a number of independant light brigades.
The Type 5 Katana MGS is a mobile gun system designed to augment the firepower of Katana "recon" and "light" formations.

It is armed with a 120mm POF-K2.0 wich carries 18 rds at the ready able to fire at a rate of 6 rds per minute. It is capable of firing KEP,Heat, HEP, and cannister shot. It also carries a .50 cal MG at the commanders position.
They are being fielded at the rate of 9 per Battalion and are being built for the Japanese military and export.

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General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Type 5 Katana IFV
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 16.7ft (5.1m)
  • Length 40.5ft (12.3m)
  • Height 23.1ft (7.0m)
  • Empty Weight 26,669lbs (12,097kg)
  • Loaded Weight 29,037lbs (13,171kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.464
  • Wing Loading 21,581.3lbs/ft2 (105,369.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1.3ft2 (0.1m2)
  • Drag Points 19270

Parts

  • Number of Parts 623
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 2,271
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    19.5k MadBomber

    @WilhelmScream Thank you. It appears it does translate in English to Boomerang.

    7.4 years ago
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    @MadBomber oh, ok, damn, still looks good though.

    7.4 years ago
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    19.5k MadBomber

    @WilhelmScream No it is of Russian origin and not sure on its translation to English. As far as moblie I'm not sure as I'm strictly PC for simpleplanes.

    7.4 years ago
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    Is it Australian? If it is, the spelling is actually 'Boomerang' :) just curious. Also, does it work on mobile?

    7.4 years ago