DwiAngkasaAeronautics present:

FGR – 38N Ursula

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Background

Close air support is important on-ground operation. It acts as a power multiplier. After much time we build air superiority fighters, bombers, multi-role, we decided to make dedicated Close Air Support (CAS) aircraft. And by doing so, we also join the CAS competition that has the same requirement as our needs, which is:
- Either an airplane or helicopter.
- A minimum of two engines
- Subsonic.
- Plenty of air to ground munitions.
- Plenty of countermeasures
- At least some capacity to fight enemy aircraft (Examples: AIM’s or turrets).
- A fuselage designed to withstand hits from small arms fire.
- Capable to takeoff and land in rough terrain (optional in competition, but we take it as a must)

VTOL hype in the 50s-80s has birthed aircraft such as Harrier and yak-38. The capability to still getting to the air when the airfield gets destroyed gives a tactical advantage, especially in the height of the cold war back then. But, by the time this is written, the only VTOL jet fighter is only one: F-35B. VTOL trends seem to be dying, or is it?. Because of our demand to be capable to operate in rough terrain, we incorporated VTOL technology

Design and Description

FGR - 38N Ursula is a twin-engine, subsonic, VTOL-capable, ground-attack aircraft. Even though designated as naval aircraft, it is designed to be "Omni-terrain", meaning can be operated everywhere, from the small strip in forest, highway, small aircraft carrier, or even in the mountainous region. It utilizes the thrust vectoring nozzle to achieve VTOL capability with engine arrangement like this diagram

The use of two engines and composite material; enables higher payload and bigger wings in a high subsonic speed regime (M 0.92). Also, to combat hot gas ingestion that lowers jet engine performance, we utilize a cover mechanism that shuts the inlet and opens the air channel above LERX. It will automatically open when VTOL mode and under 30 meters from surfaces. We also refine the VTOL system so the aircraft behaves smoothly and is easier to control in VTOL mode. It has a folding wing for carrier or mountain bunker storage.

Role

• Close Air Support
• Light bomber
• Reconnaissance

Armament:

• 2 x Clover 1000lb High Drag Bomb
• 2 x Whitefang MK VI AGM
• 2 x Paveway II Guided Bomb
• 2 x Sidewinder MK III AAM
• 2 x 30mm Burst mode Autocannon

Features:

- Nozzle Control

For yaw stability

- Anti Brick Drop System

Slow the descend even when throttle cut off. Ease the vertical landing

- Automatic Engine Cover

In real life, hot gas ingestion reduces the engine performance. So we close the main inlet completely and channel it from the top. It automatically activates when VTOL mode and 30 meters from the ground

Control:

• Acitvate2: Drop tank
• Acitvate3: Toggle airbrake
• Acitvate4: Jettison Ground Ordinance
• Deacitvate8: Fold wing
• Trim: Trim
• VTOL Up: Toggle VTOL vectoring nozzle
• VTOL Down: Flaps

Vertical takeoff instruction:

• VTOL slider up then Throttle 100%
• After at height (>30m ideal), either gradually or immediately pull the VTOL slider to the middle.
• Adjust pitch

Vertical landing instruction:

• VTOL slider up and slow down the aircraft (the fastest way is to pitch up, make the aircraft as an air brake)
• Throttle 30-40% for hover
• Throttle 20-30% to descent slowly (or just kill the throttle, it will land itself but won't be smooth)

Short takeoff instruction:

• VTOL slider halfway up then Throttle 100%
• After airborne at more than 200kmh (120 mph / 107 kn), pull the VTOL slider to the middle.
• Adjust pitch

Weapon Briefing:

- Clover 1000lb High Drag Bomb

The nature of close air support operation for utilizing low-level bombing is dangerous considering the aircraft could catch on the bomb blast. By then, we install a retarder fin to induced drag when launched. Note: It will mess up the in-game targeting system. Compensate and don't use it for high altitude bombing. Dive-bombing may increase the accuracy

- Whitefang MK VI AGM

Upgrade variant of Whitefang MK V AGM. Lower part count and cleaner looks. Comparable to US AGM-65 Maverick or Russian Kh-29 Kedge

Specification
Operational range: 35 km
Max Speed: Mach 1.5
Max targeting angle: 50
Guidance: Electro-Optical - Infrared
Warhead: 250lb

- Paveway II

Guided bomb made by Beefy. Glide towards the target. One of the staples guided bombs for our craft

Specification
Operational range: 20 km
Max targeting angle: 90
Guidance: Laser

Other Weapon Load:

Dumb bombs(click me or click the image)

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Note
- Feel free to take the weapon. Just credit the maker
- The VTOL - conventional transition may have a nose climb. Although not that violent, adjust using down the pitch for smoothness
- It may take time for VTOL to ascend
- The cannon is on 1-second burst mode. Hold press - release, and repeat.

Cruising Instruction:
* Throttle to 65-75%
* Adjust angle with trim
Useful for reducing fuel consumption

Certified to land in:
- USS Tiny
- Rooftop hangar in Wright Airport
- Destroyer Helipad
- Annapurna GIS Mod Level 1 (I only did level 1 cuz lazy lol. This landing was conducted before anti brick drop system was installed)

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Used Creation Credits:
- Paveway-II Guided Bomb by Beefy
- Sidewinder missile by RamboJutter
- Bidirectional Delay Function FT by spefyjerbf
- Modified Altitude Hold FT by Biro
- Burst Cannon by DarDragon

Gallery

Bonus

This is Ursula from The Little Mermaid. Somewhat I could see the body profile similarities between the two. Also, both are sea-themed
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Author note

I enjoy building this. The last time I build VTOL craft is 2 years ago and didn't upload it. The clover bomb is inspired by Mk 82 Snake Eye. I redesigned it to be 3 fins, hence "clover" name.
I managed to make it 749, 2 less from disqualification lol. Overall, it's a good challenge.
The color scheme is inspired by ALRX WIP SU-34 from discord lol.
Building this while I have tense neck muscle is a bad idea lol