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Midway Challenge- Shipty Co. CVB-1 A Dodo

3,959 ShiptyTheLucario  4.2 years ago
Auto Credit Based on TriStar's (Fictional only) Battle of Midway Challenge

An absolute garbage use of a machine by 1942, the Dodo was a carrier borne torpedo-bomber from 1934. Despite its short takeoff and good acceleration, it lacks in offensive and defensive armament. It was also slower than the average biplane, but somewhat strong. Despite not being the same as the USN's SBD or even the TBD, use was only with Shipty Co's national home. During the Battle of Midway, the island nation was targeted by minor aircraft and naval strikes, which did put the Dodo to use until it retired later that year.

Information
This is my first heavy use of XML modding, and I'm quite proud even if the design and function is basic.
Contains Flaps and Trim, it is highly required to use trim for level flight.
AG-1 activates rear gun, which gets some stability from a gyroscope.

Armament
1x 7.62 Browning in the left engine cowl. 250 rounds with a 10 second reload
1x 7.62 Browning defensive turret. 250 rounds with 20 second reload.
9x 100 lb bombs suspended on belly
Alternate, 1x Mk13 torpedo

General Characteristics

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.096
  • Wing Loading 23.7lbs/ft2 (115.9kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 329.0ft2 (30.6m2)
  • Drag Points 4036

Parts

  • Number of Parts 79
  • Control Surfaces 12
  • Performance Cost 509