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Junkers Ju-87 Stuka

4,731 JavierWorks  2.3 years ago
Auto Credit Based on SchadeAircaftCompany's Dive Bomber Challenge [CLOSED]

I can't believe this thing went 185 part count although it looks much simplier than my Flanker

Aircraft Description

The Junkers Ju 87 or Stuka (from Sturzkampfflugzeug, "dive bomber") was a German dive bomber and ground-attack aircraft. Designed by Hermann Pohlmann, it first flew in 1935. The Ju 87 made its combat debut in 1937 with the Luftwaffe's Condor Legion during the Spanish Civil War of 1936-1939 and served in Axis forces in World War II (1939-1945).
Source: Wikipedia

Controls and AGs

Normal Flight Controls
VTOL for +- lift
Trim Down to engage Airbrakes

AG1 to Drop 500lbs Bomb
AG2 to Strike Fear by turning on Jericho's Trumpet
AG3 to activate rear MG

Armaments

4x 50kg Bombs
1x 500lbs Bomb
2x 7.76mm MG-38
1x Rear Canopy 7.76mm MG-38

What's unique

A Dive Bomber Trapeze system.
This is my first try on building trapeze for dive bombers(if some of you recall, my SBD doesn't have this system).
Trapeze System

Key Reminders

-Kindly mind the Yaw Controls during take off as it does Yaws to the Left slightly.
-When initiating a Dive, reduce the throttle to 55%, slide the Trim down full and let be VTOL Up and normal roll to straighten out the dive path.
-Remember to make the Plane Steady before dropping the 500lbs bomb so that the bomb will fall straight.
-When Landing, reduce the Throttle to 40-50%, Trim it all the way down, make slight adjustments to VTOL controls, land at least 200-180kmph.

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Blueprint used (below)

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Dive Bomber Challenge [CLOSED]
  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 34.8ft (10.6m)
  • Length 28.2ft (8.6m)
  • Height 10.9ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 3,527lbs (1,599kg)
  • Loaded Weight 4,449lbs (2,018kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.134
  • Wing Loading 25.0lbs/ft2 (122.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 178.0ft2 (16.5m2)
  • Drag Points 949

Parts

  • Number of Parts 185
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 850
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    192k Zaineman

    @JavierWorks Look at Guyfolks & IceCraftGaming's planes. They have lots of PSM planes. Also, Guyfolk has beginner vids on PSM Aircraft... He helped me with my plane (bigtime) Z ; )

    +2 2.3 years ago
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    4,731 JavierWorks

    @Zaineman yep, i have downloaded the plane yesterday to inspect the programming you did. It's kinda confusing but i might figure that out some time.

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    192k Zaineman

    @JavierWorks I read in your Bio that you would like to build a Post Stall Maneuvering Aircraft. Check this out Click here then, after you are done checking that out, click Here

    +2 2.3 years ago
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    Should be able get it online, basically the entire doctrine translated to English @Raiquaza19AirComp

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    4,731 JavierWorks

    @SchadeAircaftCompany Eyy thanks mate, had a hard time coding that thing, but i gave up lol. I don't have enough Funky Trees knowledge. Btw, I'll look for that book if it's available here.

    +1 2.3 years ago
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    Really nice build, the trapeze is better than any of mine, and nice touch with the Jericho Trumpets. Ratings will be done when I grade all aircraft, but good work. P.S. if you haven’t gotten the Stuka book by Military Aviation History I would invest in it

    +2 2.3 years ago
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    4,731 JavierWorks

    @alexJgameYTukraine Thank you

    +1 2.3 years ago
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    Cool!

    +1 2.3 years ago