Altica-Harvey Puma
INTRODUCTION
The Altica-Harvey Puma is a Winolian single-seat fighter-interceptor. Although designed in the late 30s it would not see serice until 1941 due to a number of delays in its advanced design and expected performance not being reach. Upon entry, it became one of the most successful aircraft in the Winolian inventory, scoring more kills per capita, on average, than any other Winolian aircraft. It would see frontline combat service till 1950 and a number would be retained for training and other, non military applications. It would remain the select aircraft for the Crimson stars display team until 1963.
The Puma would be developed into future variants such as the Super Puma, designed with a 5-blade, 2000 horsepower engine and improved performance at high altitudes, in order to intercept more powerful and capable bombers. The Puma would also be used as a research aircraft for technologies that would, in the end, give way to jet fighters.
In short, the Altica-Puma enjoyed an extremely successful career as a Winolian fighter aircraft in several roles and helped put Altica-Harvey on the map as a leader in engineering. The Puma, and its derivatives, would earn their reputation as lethal fighters, loved by their pilots and crews.
SPECIFICATIONS
Powerplant - 1 x Gafat Century-6 Mk.2 V-12, max output of 1,500 hp (1491 kW) @ 9,000 feet (2,743 m)
Max speed - 381 mph (613 kph, 331 knot) @ 8,000 feet (2,438 m)
Stall speed - ~93 mph (145 kph, 79 knot)
Service ceiling - 38,500 feet (11,735 m)
ARMAMENT
Guns
4 x 20 mm Hispano Mk.II cannonRockets
6 x 4-inch high explosive rockets
FEATURES
Realistic (and fun) performance
Custom control surfaces & LG’s
Decals
CONTROLS
AG1 - Lights
AG2 -
AG3 -
AG4 -
AG5 -
AG6 -
AG7 -
AG8 -
GALLERY
Specifications
Spotlights
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General Characteristics
- Predecessor Altica Puma F.2
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 35.9ft (10.9m)
- Length 36.7ft (11.2m)
- Height 12.8ft (3.9m)
- Empty Weight 6,919lbs (3,138kg)
- Loaded Weight 8,629lbs (3,914kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.173
- Wing Loading 26.9lbs/ft2 (131.2kg/m2)
- Wing Area 321.2ft2 (29.8m2)
- Drag Points 3160
Parts
- Number of Parts 554
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 1,745
Yeah no problem!@Dastin
@Dastin No problem!
@Blue0Bull ah yeah, I definitely dropped the ball there. In the future I'll build my wings slightly differently to make rounded tips easier. Glad you like it.
@Aerofy you're correct, I forgot to change it. Should be 1192 kW. Thanks for enjoying it.
@Hedero many thanks, I see the resemblance to the VB.10, haha
Really love flying this plane. Looks are good too, the logo on the tail is especially well done. Minor error in the description: 1500 hp is not equal to 1491 kW.
Beautiful creation. Reminds me of a vb.10@Dastin
@Alta2809 @KerlonceauxIndustries THANKS!
Making SimplePlanes simple again, I love this!