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BC-178 Velthora

6,334 CadvaltoGeneralDynamics  26 days ago

Maybe this is the first turboprop I've shared. Actually, I have a lot of designs, but for some reason, I feel like it's better to remake them.

The BC-178 "Velthora" is a four-engine turboprop aircraft serving in the Navy. It's used for patrol, reconnaissance, and anti-submarine warfare.

With four turboprop engines, this plane can reach a max speed of 900 km/h (in-game, it's only around 450+). It can also fly up to 67,000 feet. Its light maneuverability makes it perfect for recon missions over hills and cliffs.

Activation Groups:

1 = Hook
2-5 = Engines
6 = Empty
7 = Open Bomb Bay
8 = Navigation Lights

I didn’t equip any weapons, but I did add a bomb bay under the aircraft in case you wanna load up some bombs, up to you.


A little Pitch Control guide for turboprop beginners:

Rawrrr :3

When adjusting the propeller blades, make sure the engine is off and set the blade pitch to positive (but before that, increase the pitch limit from 100% to 120% using Overload).

After that, turn on the engine and slowly move the pitch to positive 50%.


If you start the engine while the pitch is at 0%, the engine will go Over RPM, which will cause the blades to break.


How to reverse the aircraft (this is the method I use):

I quickly pull the pitch from positive 100% to negative -100%, then raise it back up to around -75%.


Man, I really love editing images like this.

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Created On Android
  • Wingspan 93.4ft (28.5m)
  • Length 80.1ft (24.4m)
  • Height 22.9ft (7.0m)
  • Empty Weight 28,639lbs (12,990kg)
  • Loaded Weight 57,907lbs (26,266kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.122
  • Wing Loading 26.7lbs/ft2 (130.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 2,167.6ft2 (201.4m2)
  • Drag Points 17720

Parts

  • Number of Parts 160
  • Control Surfaces 7
  • Performance Cost 749