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Grunder B-8 Defender

1,305 JCobb  8.1 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.

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