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RAE P-37 Dragon

9,481 Razor3278  7.2 years ago
Auto Credit Based on DragonFire007's WW2 Challenge

I forgot to add air intakes lol

My 2nd experiment with fuselage wings + a challenge entry.

Some info:
The XP-37 was originally designed with tractor type landing gear but it had landing problems where the contra-rotating prop hits the ground when braking, killing a number of test pilots. The problem almost killed the project but a solution was found. Using tricycle type landing gear and moving the engine to the middle fuselage like the American P-39 and P-63, landing problems were eliminated. The P-37, given the official nickname "Dragon", entered service as a multirole plane capable of fighter-bomber and interceptor duties. Armed with four 20mm cannons and a wide assortment of payload under wing mounts, this beast can carry lots of weapons.

It is powered by a "Phobos" turboprop engine that produces 2000hp.

Controls/Instructions:
AG1- activate guns
AG2- nav lights
AG3~7- launch rockets
- mysteriously slides to the right on takeoff so be careful.

Enjoy!
Ps. The Crusader will be coming probably tomorrow or next week so stay tuned!

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor WW2 Challenge
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 30.9ft (9.4m)
  • Length 31.6ft (9.6m)
  • Height 11.0ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 7,189lbs (3,261kg)
  • Loaded Weight 7,946lbs (3,604kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 8.483
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.402
  • Wing Loading 27.3lbs/ft2 (133.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 291.2ft2 (27.1m2)
  • Drag Points 3810

Parts

  • Number of Parts 137
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 645
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    9,481 Razor3278

    @Acethewolf25 lol
    Don't worry, your building will improve over time. Believe in yourself!

    7.2 years ago
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    1,296 Acethewolf25

    Ha to be honest I'm gonna get my ass kicked in this challenge by that shit your building

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    9,481 Razor3278

    @Acethewolf25 thanks dude!

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    1,296 Acethewolf25

    I dig the landing gear

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    1,296 Acethewolf25

    Holy shit this is awesome

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    Your a runner up

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    9,481 Razor3278

    @Brields95 @rubbishcraft thanks guys!

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    Very good @Razor3278

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    9,481 Razor3278

    @Tazziedevil04 thanks! How's it?

    7.2 years ago