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GP-180 Maudem

17.4k Geekpride  8.0 years ago
Auto Credit Based on Pilotmario's Scorpion Light Tank M4A2(90) Parachute Contest

Move the trim slider down to open the rear doors, then use group 2 to open the parachutes that haul the tank out. Group 6 opens the main drop parachutes.

This is Geekpride Fabrications' first official submission to the tank airdrop contest. The Maudem has the advantage of simplicity and ruggedness, and also uses the same engines as the Bandit-Lockheed C-130M Hercules to simplify logistics. Unfortunately, although this engine is reliable and efficient, it does not have the power to achieve the target speed for the contest, so this plane is slower than requested. It does still have the required range, and has the capability to operate from shorter, rougher strips such as Bandit Airport as well as from the more sophisticated facilities at Wright Airport.

General Characteristics

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.147
  • Wing Loading 17.0lbs/ft2 (82.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 4,806.4ft2 (446.5m2)
  • Drag Points 30437

Parts

  • Number of Parts 363
  • Control Surfaces 24
  • Performance Cost 2,484