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Grumman F4F Wildcat

8,432 TehNewDucky  8.3 years ago

My first creation utilizing nudging (I usually build on mobile), and it looks fantastic! It features a realistic length, wingspan, and top speed, but the weight and HP was forced to be increased due to design. Also, I got lazy around the landing gear, so I utilized standard gear to make life easier. It's fun to fly and to dogfight with, so enjoy!

Info: The Grumman F4F Wildcat was an American carrier-based fighter aircraft that began service with both the United States Navy and the British Royal Navy (as the Martlet) in 1940. First used in combat by the British in Europe, the Wildcat was the only effective fighter available to the United States Navy and Marine Corps in the Pacific Theater during the early part of World War II in 1941 and 1942; the disappointing Brewster Buffalo was withdrawn in favor of the Wildcat and replaced as units became available. With a top speed of 318 mph (512 km/h), the Wildcat was outperformed by the faster 331 mph (533 km/h), more maneuverable, and longer-ranged Mitsubishi A6M Zero. However, the F4F's ruggedness, coupled with tactics such as the Thach Weave, resulted in an air combat kill-to-loss ratio of 5.9:1 in 1942 and 6.9:1 for the entire war.[2] (Contents from wikipedia, facts subject to inaccuracy!)

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 38.7ft (11.8m)
  • Length 30.2ft (9.2m)
  • Height 15.6ft (4.8m)
  • Empty Weight 8,539lbs (3,873kg)
  • Loaded Weight 11,536lbs (5,232kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.52
  • Wing Loading 43.2lbs/ft2 (210.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 267.1ft2 (24.8m2)
  • Drag Points 5450

Parts

  • Number of Parts 67
  • Control Surfaces 6
  • Performance Cost 304
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