RJ HS-129 Helicopter 3.6
Introduction
My first helicopter, im not a heli person, i have no idea how to set a heli up but this design was too cool to pass up.
Based on some artwork by Patso_Catso:
https://x.com/PatsoCatso/status/1834722316284313796
The not a Henshel HS 129 helicopter is born. Note that his artwork looks nice but it isnt technically accurate between views which meant i had to make a lot of this up from scratch (not complaining - im happier doing that anyway)
Armed to the teeth with 4no. machine guns and 1 massive cannon as well as 4no. rockets, it packs a punch.
Colour scheme based on actual HS129 aircraft with two tone jaggered top and light blue underside.
Controls
AG1 = starts the engines
VTOL up = collective pitch(?) on rotors i.e. it goes up.
LG = retract main wheels (tail wheel is fixed)
Ground attack menu for main gun
Teaser; My next build is way more serious looking and more of realistic "what if" build.
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 26.7ft (8.1m)
- Length 28.4ft (8.6m)
- Height 16.8ft (5.1m)
- Empty Weight 6,090lbs (2,762kg)
- Loaded Weight 18,553lbs (8,415kg)
Performance
- Power/Weight Ratio 12.839
- Wing Loading 181.4lbs/ft2 (885.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 102.3ft2 (9.5m2)
- Drag Points 1545
Parts
- Number of Parts 514
- Control Surfaces 0
- Performance Cost 1,711
That is the most bite-sized heli I have ever seen!
I'm going to name him Scrunkle
ITS SO CUTE AAAHHHHH
Finally! A 1st Upvote!!!!