Grigoriev Gr-214A-RF
Version without mods (more mobile friendly)
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/HBd0eB/Grigoriev-214-No-mods
For level flight the airplane needs negative 38-41% elevator trim
Fictional story
The Grigoriev Gr-214 (NATO reporting name Empyrean) is a four-engined aerial refueling tanker
designed by the Grigoriev design bureau in the Soviet (Re)Union.
The aircraft has two removable fuselage tanks that can hold a maximum transferable load of 85.72 tonnes (188,540 lb)
All tests on the Gr-214 were succesfully performed in March 2018 and made it's maiden flight on April 10th 2018.
The Soviet airforce already owns 20 aircraft and will probably order more if the Gr-214 performs to it's expectations.
China also showed interests and will order 5 aircraft for testing and training purposes
An AWACS and Ground Attack variant are considered.
Role: Inflight refuelling tanker
National origin: Soviet (Re)Union
Manufacturer: Grigoriev
Built by: Aviastar
Powerplant: 4x Aviadvigatel PS-92 Turbofans
Crew: 2 Pilots and one Tailgunner
First flight: April 10th 2018.
Introduction: April 2018
Status: In production, in service
Primary users: Soviet Air Force
Number built: 140
Variants: Gr-214A-RF, Gr-214B-GA, Gr-214M-AEW
Features:
Cockpit with working instruments (Mod)
VTOL flaps
Flares
Steerable nosewheel
Refueling system. Enabled by activating group 1 (Mod)
Airbrakes
Tailgunner with view
Navigation/Strobe/Landing lights (Landing lights can be disabled by de-activating group 8)
Soviet insignia
Instrumentation mod by Gestour: https://www.simpleplanes.com/Mods/View/745408/_Instrumentation
Refuel mod by WNP78: https://www.simpleplanes.com/Mods/View/610488/Refuel
Specifications
Spotlights
- JettStorm 6.5 years ago
- Flightsimulator 6.5 years ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Android
- Wingspan 99.5ft (30.3m)
- Length 101.9ft (31.0m)
- Height 22.8ft (7.0m)
- Empty Weight 67,711lbs (30,713kg)
- Loaded Weight 112,024lbs (50,813kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.444
- Wing Loading 51.5lbs/ft2 (251.6kg/m2)
- Wing Area 2,174.3ft2 (202.0m2)
- Drag Points 27180
Parts
- Number of Parts 210
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 945
Required Mods
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_Instrumentation
by Gestour
Version 1.0 (2/8/2018 11:31:23 AM)
View Mod Page -
Refuel
by WNP78
Version 0.95 (5/2/2017 7:41:34 PM)
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