Antonov An-117bis 'Spartan'
After the implementation of the first Spartan variant, many issues became apparent through combat testing. The clever missiles on the wings, although providing excellent firepower, became dangerous when only one missile was fired due to excess weight on one wing. Thus, a new system was developed to create a rotating system to still retain the capability of two cleaver missiles while keeping them both on the center of gravity.
Furthermore, the nose cannon was found to be ineffective at ground attack. A second cannon was added and both were given the ability to rotate to provide precise fire.
New technology allowed Russian engineers to better work with the metal Stalinium. New body armor was made from this impenetrable material to negate the need for parachutes. Rather, the soldiers were able to fall from any distance without any harm.
CONTROLS:
AG1: VTOL Engine Control Toggle
AG2: Door Control Toggle
AG3: Gun Control Toggle
AG4: Cleaver Doors
AG5: Cleaver Rotation
AG6: Jettison Paratroopers
AG7: Jettison Anti-Ground Missiles
AG8: Gyro and RCS
G: Landing Skids
TO TAKE OFF:
Press G to lower skids. After gear fully deployed, Press 1 to activate engine control. Keep slider in the center, and add full throttle. After lift-off raise the gear. At 500 feet, raise slider up to the first notch. Once 120 mph of speed is gained, move the slider all the way up and deactivate group 1 and 8. Trim as needed.
TO OPEN DOORS:
Make sure Groups 1,3, 4, 5, and 8 are deactivated. Activate group 2 and move slider all the way up. Deactivate group 2. Active group 3 and the guns will move down.
TO ROTATE CLEAVERS:
Have slider up and all groups off. Active 4 and after doors open, activate 5. Once cleaver has rotated, deactivate 5 and slide slider down to close doors. deactivate 4.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Predecessor Antonov An-117 'Spartan'
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 55.8ft (17.0m)
- Length 51.2ft (15.6m)
- Height 16.2ft (4.9m)
- Empty Weight 30,760lbs (13,952kg)
- Loaded Weight 38,606lbs (17,511kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 1.047
- Wing Loading 47.7lbs/ft2 (233.0kg/m2)
- Wing Area 808.9ft2 (75.2m2)
- Drag Points 6850
Parts
- Number of Parts 178
- Control Surfaces 5
- Performance Cost 859
@SwampRat1371
Ah, it reloads.
@ArcturusAerospace The cleaver on the top rotates using groups 4 and 5 and the VTOL slider
@SwampRat1371
What rotation?
@ArcturusAerospace Thank you! I'm rather proud of the cleaver rotation. Took me longer than I'd like to admit, though. LOL
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