Grunder B-8 Defender
1,305 JCobb
8.0 years ago
Unconventional close-air support biplane. Offset cockpit allows for mounting a 37mm autocannon in the fuselage, along with a rocket pod. AG1 for 50cals. AG2 for the big gun. She's a good plane, but the engine configuration gives her some curious handling characteristics, which will take some getting used to. Takeoff at 70%, gain some airspeed before trying any quick turns. Based on an illustration by Alexandru Bucur.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 29.3ft (8.9m)
- Length 23.6ft (7.2m)
- Height 10.5ft (3.2m)
- Empty Weight 5,274lbs (2,392kg)
- Loaded Weight 9,652lbs (4,378kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.155
- Wing Loading 37.5lbs/ft2 (183.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 257.1ft2 (23.9m2)
- Drag Points 3876
Parts
- Number of Parts 59
- Control Surfaces 10
- Performance Cost 354