Auto Credit Based on Astro12's Prop Fighter Challenge. [closed]
Introduction
The Hydra was the result of the requirement for a heavy single seat fighter (think alternative to P38, DO335 etc.) It was built with a push-pull arrangement with both engines mounted within the fuselage this had the advantage of keeping weight of the engines in a neutral location. Armed initially with 8no .303 Browning Machine guns which was the standard weapon of the era.
Controls
AG1-2 starts the engines (these can be turned off individually to save fuel when cruising)
VTOL dn = flaps
Trim = elevator trim
Pictures
Notes
Undercarriage doors, roundels to the sides along with lettering etc. omitted to keep within the part count limit.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Prop Fighter Challenge. [closed]
- Successors 1 airplane(s)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 43.5ft (13.3m)
- Length 42.9ft (13.1m)
- Height 11.7ft (3.6m)
- Empty Weight 8,841lbs (4,010kg)
- Loaded Weight 12,223lbs (5,544kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.122
- Wing Loading 32.1lbs/ft2 (156.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 380.9ft2 (35.4m2)
- Drag Points 624
Parts
- Number of Parts 415
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 1,438
@elbingus420 thanks 😊
@RamboJutter I think that a griffon styled version of this would look awesome. Also I
love the bio on your account
@EternalDarkness it looks like you could fit a v-12 in the nose, but again I don't really know too much about american planes so i could be wrong
I kinda wish this thing wasn't fictional. It's really cool
Looks cool. The part count is suprising to me but it looks pretty realistic. Twin boom and pusher makes an interesting configuration.
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As for the engine dilemma, I agree with EternalDarkness that they make sense behind the cockpit. Then the nose can be used to store ammo for a nose gun you could add.
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Maybe you could make a version with two contra rotating props in the back (to cancel out torque) and no prop on the front.
@EternalDarkness ah OK, I shall do some measuring when I get a chance. Thinking about it I did shorten a section by 0.5
@RamboJutter I don't see the nose width as the problem. I don't think you have the length for such a large engine.
@Liquidfox01 @Treadmill103 @Astro12 thanks for the votes and comments again, much appreciated.
@ThomasRoderick that comment took me way longer to work out than it should have... thanks again though :)
@EternalDarkness good question. I had envisaged it with a front and mid mounted engines in positions similar to the do335 (I did base the fuselage from this aircraft 3views after all). However I did taper the fuselage nose in both width and height to match a more British style of nose / spinner. In hindsight I should have added some lumps and bumps (like a Griffin powered spitfire has). I'm considering working on this further (unlimited part count) so I can rectify this along with adding all the rest of the bits I left off for part count reasons. Thanks again for the comment and upvote.
Very nice heavy fighter. I like the design. I assume both engines are behind the cockpit, as there's not enough room for a V12 in the nose.
Do-38? P-335?
Absolutely beautiful aircraft
Ok. Enrolled.