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Bombardier short wing jet Q300 - Carrier transport

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With the arrival of the new Royal Navy aircraft carriers, the need for a fast jet transport capable of landing on a short deck without arresting gear and take off without a catapult. Jet engines with an extreme reverse thrust capability were added to the body of a Bombardier Q300.

To activate the RT for carrier landings, activate 1 and then use the breaks. Keep the VTOL selection in the middle in order to keep the correct angle for the RT

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Does a Dash 8 need that much wing?
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 37.1ft (11.3m)
  • Length 78.2ft (23.8m)
  • Height 22.5ft (6.9m)
  • Empty Weight 29,415lbs (13,342kg)
  • Loaded Weight 41,694lbs (18,912kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.048
  • Wing Loading 54.4lbs/ft2 (265.8kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 765.9ft2 (71.2m2)
  • Drag Points 10333

Parts

  • Number of Parts 182
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 702