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B54 Skystryke

5,222 ZacOnTrack  2.8 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on Walvis's Medium Bomber Challenge [CLOSED]

This is a submission for Walvis's Medium bomber challenge https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/0w413X/Medium-Bomber-Challenge?showAllComments=true#comment-3870828 (IK this won't win but I am participating for fun) The aircraft has 4 250kg bombs, 24 rockets, 2 30mm cannons, chaff and flares. The design idea was based roughly on the EE Canberra jet bomber. My design idea was fast aircraft that could drop its payload, then speed away before being intercepted and that if it was it could defend itself (Hence the countermeasures and 30mms). The rockets where intended to hit mobile targets. There are two people in this aircraft, a pilot and ADO. The ADO (Air Defence Officer) would in my mind act as the person who operated the radar (That is what the big gauge is representing), operated countermeasures and aimed the bombs. I thought that when he could take over control and using the big screen (The two squares)on the right of his panel to guide the bombs on target digitally. Unfortunately this doesn't actually work. Other features include a afterburner for each engine that engages over 95% throttle and a proper trim mechanism for the horizontal stabilizer (Like that of an airliner). I all I know I won't win but I learned things and stepped out of my comfort zone but most importantly, I had fun. Walvis, if you see this let me know what you think in the comments if possible.

Controls: AG-1 Bomb bay doors

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Medium Bomber Challenge [CLOSED]
  • Successors 3 airplane(s) +182 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 51.4ft (15.7m)
  • Length 59.1ft (18.0m)
  • Height 16.7ft (5.1m)
  • Empty Weight 21,241lbs (9,635kg)
  • Loaded Weight 23,084lbs (10,471kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.044
  • Wing Loading 41.1lbs/ft2 (200.5kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 562.1ft2 (52.2m2)
  • Drag Points 6691

Parts

  • Number of Parts 194
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 1,195