GD-05 Eraser
Here's Eraser, also from the Raiden Fighters series.
The Eraser is a field modification of the notorious Devastator class fighter. Modification includes bigger gun pods, stronger wings, more durable landing gears, and simplified flight controls.
When the Devastator was first introduced in the first war against the Dictator's army, it was the most technologically advanced aircraft ever built. Many of its components were derived from technologies deciphered from studying the incredibly futuristic Raiden MKII and Judge Spear. Unfortunately, the final product was a little too ahead of its times. This aircraft, while powerful, had unforgiving handling and was very difficult to land. It has the highest accident rate of any aircraft serving the Gun Dog squadron. To this day, only a few Devastators survived to make the conversion into the more reliable Eraser variant.
Ah yes, I can't believe this flying brick actually flies; I mean, its COL, COT, and COM are all over the place. I modded the engines to make the Eraser go faster than all of the prop-driven planes, since I like to think that it is the precursor to the Hell Diver.
By the way, it is possible for this plane to stay airborne on one prop - provided that you still have both of the jet engines engaged.
- Press 8 to de-activate/activate control of the jet engines
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 22.3ft (6.8m)
- Length 23.0ft (7.0m)
- Height 10.7ft (3.3m)
- Empty Weight 7,312lbs (3,316kg)
- Loaded Weight 9,439lbs (4,281kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.714
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.211
- Wing Loading 44.7lbs/ft2 (218.3kg/m2)
- Wing Area 211.1ft2 (19.6m2)
- Drag Points 3451
Parts
- Number of Parts 76
- Control Surfaces 6
- Performance Cost 397