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XB - 24S Seacaster

1,080 Windworn  4.9 years ago

Here goes my first bomber......

Description

This aircraft is called XB-24S Seacaster or Experimental Bomber Project Number 2 Version 4 Sea Variant Codenamed "Seacaster". An Experimental aircraft designed to be a carrier based amphibious light bomber, despite her low speed the aircraft is compensated by its agility. the folding wings can save up space in hangar.
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Specification :

Performance

Top Speed (Loaded)
-High Altitude : 536 mph / 466 kts
-Low Altitude : 666 mph / 579 kts
Stall Speed : 114 mph / 99 kts
Take-off Speed : 255 mph / 221 kts
360deg Turn : 12.67s

Load-out

Standard Load-out
- 60x Boom 12.5
Countermeasures : Angel Flare Set
Fuel Capacity : 2748 gal
Total Weight : 53413 lbs

Technology & Wildcards

=> Reverse Thrust
This aircraft equipped with reverse thrust, increasing its braking performance.

=> Weapon Bay
Equipped with weapon bay for internal loadout and compact design.

=> Amphibious
This aircraft is able to land on water.

=> Arresting Hook
Optimized for carrier landing.

=> Angel flare
Flare countermeasure with "angel" pattern.

Controls

AG2 : as Enter bombing mode
AG4 : as Arresting Hook
AG5 : as Reverse Thrust
AG6 : as Activate Engine 2 (Left)
AG7 : as Activate Engine 3 (Right)
AG8 : as Fold wings and Deactivate main engine
VTOL : as Flaps
Trim : as Trims

Note : This measurements might be a little bit inaccurate due to lack of tools.
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Pros & Cons

Pros
+ Cockpit
+ Amphibious
+ Low stall speed
+ Pretty agile for a bomber
Cons
- Slow
- "below-average" stability

This is my first bomber what do u guys think ? , i welcome any critics & sugestion.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 39.0ft (11.9m)
  • Length 78.3ft (23.9m)
  • Height 28.9ft (8.8m)
  • Empty Weight 34,975lbs (15,864kg)
  • Loaded Weight 53,413lbs (24,227kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 4.417
  • Wing Loading 33.2lbs/ft2 (162.2kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 1,608.2ft2 (149.4m2)
  • Drag Points 11256

Parts

  • Number of Parts 531
  • Control Surfaces 14
  • Performance Cost 3,251