RamboJutter Gravedigger 5.7
Introduction
Im on a bit of a SimplePlanes roll at present, i have been having that much fun making camo schemes i have actually started to complete old builds that have just been sat there waiting to be finished (this one i started in August so its not that old).
Let me introduce you to "Dug"
Here we have a world war weird (WW2 era) build, i did base it off some artwork i saw but have since lost (sorry to the original designer and appropriate credit). I had fun working a semi retracted wheel mechanism for the fus with appropriately sequenced doors again.
Designed as a dedicated heavy ground attack platform with the ability to fly slowly but still packing a punch with its 4no. machine guns and 2no. cannon (plus the ability to carry bombs, torpedos or in this case my custom unguided rockets)
Controls
AG1/2 = start engines
LG = landing gear
VtolDn = flaps
Pictures
Landing gear retracting
Specifications
Spotlights
- WinsWings one month ago
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 33.6ft (10.2m)
- Length 24.6ft (7.5m)
- Height 12.8ft (3.9m)
- Empty Weight 13,926lbs (6,316kg)
- Loaded Weight 17,665lbs (8,012kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 0.324
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.028
- Wing Loading 14.1lbs/ft2 (68.7kg/m2)
- Wing Area 1,256.2ft2 (116.7m2)
- Drag Points 785
Parts
- Number of Parts 694
- Control Surfaces 9
- Performance Cost 2,148
This is an absolutely fantastic build, its by far the best ground attack plane I have ever flown. It rips the convoy to shreds with its fantastic manneuverability, and i even destroyed one of the ice base turrets spawning in from the assault location. Despite not having any flares it can still do this simply because of its impressive speed and maneuverability. fantastic work
@ChiChiWerx I appreciate the time taken to produce such a humerous and accurate appraisal of my build, Captain Bentprop would have to try exeedingly hard to live up to his name on this build though. I am astounded you managed to get 400mph out of the build, i had it maxed at 300mph, maybe as the build progressed i tweaked something i shouldnt have. I do admit to rather struggling with both ground and flight characteristics on this build, the fact the engines are so far above CofG / CofL made it darn tricky. I shall endeavour to create a MKII with upgraded features and an improved model. Thanks again, wait until Captain Brentprop (or Bentprop as i read it) sees the next few builds i have lined up...
If Burt Rutan was around to design the mosquito
Rambojutter Gravedigger Test Report by RAF Group Captain Nigel V.S. Brentprop, DSO. Having test flown my share of unique aircraft, more than 137 at last count (considerably more than my distinguished brother, Sir Thomas), I can say that this ship violates the Yank truism, “if it looks right, it’ll fly right!” That is to say this creation has far superior flying qualities than its jarring visage would imply. Its ground handling characteristics, however, are no better than a chap staggering out of a pub after downing 8 pints…not that us Brits can’t hold our liquor! Perhaps a more conventional empennage in place of the stinger-type tail would tame the worst behaviors…however, this would be highly detrimental to the “angry bumblebee” looks this one currently possesses. Suffering through the takeoff and barely safely away, the landing gear retraction was effectuated through a mechanism more agonizing than an Indian fakir contorting himself into unattainable postures. After being gobsmacked by this operation, the ship proceeded to soar into the firmament, quickly accelerating to approximately 400 M.P.H. indicated, quite a turn of speed for an army cooperation aircraft. At speed, there was a distinct pitch up tendency, with trim authority insufficient to arrest the motion, requiring the pilot to apply a slight forward column pressure in order to maintain level flight. This may prove fatiguing to the average chap, especially if a cross-Channel dash to the target area is required. However, visually acquiring targets was facilitated by the phenomenal amount of glazing…rolling in on the unfortunate Jerries I unleashed the four quite effective rockets and followed up with the four M.G.s and twin cannon rendering an entire convoy into a smoking wreckage. I did spare a single lorrie, as I felt it unsporting to savage a single vehicle and its trembling crew. Returning to base, this ship’s landing qualities were just as bad as its takeoff behaviors. However, I was able to safely effectuate a landing…as for the crews soon to be assigned to this fine attacker, I say happy hunting!
Lg is cool as shit
@TunderTunder bro that is TOO funny
egg
Briish engineering at finest
bee tail boi
Looks so good and cute :)
@RamboJutter , C'est toujours un plaisir de decouvrir tes nouvelles creations .
WHAT. WHY DIDN'T THIS EXIST IRL NOOOOOOOOOOIIIIICE
@Trainzo I know, that was going to be my other name for it but then I ended up adding letters for Dug and it was ground attack afterall =) Thanks for your upvotes and comments of late, im glad you are liking my builds.
wut duh heeeee- o mai gahd no waaay-ay-ayyyyyy. (fr tho, love it)
wow I love it
It looks like a bumblebee , great build .
Just a lil guy
He ate all lemons
Introducing the Gravedigger.
It digs graves.