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Avenger II Drone Launcher

147k Pilotmario  8.8 years ago

A Bumblebee Drone Launcher mounted atop the modified hull of an Avenger II tank. It has been stripped of all armaments and converted into a drone launching platform. To move, press (1) to activate tank's engines. Yaw controls vehicle's turning. To launch drone, press (4) and move VTOL slider up to activate stabilizers at each side of the tank. Press (2) to activate engine, and after throttling up and letting the engine run at full power, press (3) to deploy drone. Drone has total of three (3) cameras. The first one will be the flight camera. The second is the observation camera. The third is the secondary flight camera. Drone will be kicked into air, and should stabilizie. To land, approach runway as usual. When lined up, press (5) to discard engine at full power. Glide in for the landing, aiming to land on wheel. Airbrake is available. Due to limitations of game in current stage, it is impossible to relaunch drone. This example was used by the 5th Marine Armored for tactical observation. Army units employed the vehicle as well. Like the Avenger II tank, it is amphibious.

General Characteristics

  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 15.0ft (4.6m)
  • Length 37.7ft (11.5m)
  • Height 14.6ft (4.4m)
  • Empty Weight 9,531lbs (4,323kg)
  • Loaded Weight 26,029lbs (11,806kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 1.036
  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.038
  • Wing Loading 57.8lbs/ft2 (282.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 450.0ft2 (41.8m2)
  • Drag Points 7405

Parts

  • Number of Parts 134
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 729