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RJ HS-129 Helicopter 3.6

237k RamboJutter  6 hours ago

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.

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