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Alekseyev I-216

11.2k AircraftoftheRedStar  6.7 years ago

I did not build these cannons from scratch. They are modified versions of the ones found on Dumpworks’ Messerschmitt Me-262 A-1/U-4 "Pulkzerstorer"

History:
The I-216 was a prototype heavy fighter built in early 1948. It was an unusual modification of the I-215 for the installation of two 76mm automatic Nudelman N-76 cannon (!). These very powerful cannon fired primarily high-explosive (HE) shells and had a relatively low rate of fire and shell velocity. They were not finished in time because Nudelman was busy fixing the quirks of his 57mm N-57 automatic cannon. Estimated top speed of the I-216 was 577 mph (930 kmph). Although it never flew, the I-216 still could be the fighter with the most massive cannon armament in the world.

General Characteristics

  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 50.3ft (15.3m)
  • Length 45.3ft (13.8m)
  • Height 12.7ft (3.9m)
  • Empty Weight 12,307lbs (5,582kg)
  • Loaded Weight 21,378lbs (9,697kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.102
  • Wing Loading 67.2lbs/ft2 (328.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 318.2ft2 (29.6m2)
  • Drag Points 3433

Parts

  • Number of Parts 57
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 305