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Thomson TB3

16.2k LordofLego  9.3 years ago
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Auto Credit Based on GriffithAir's Airport Challenge

This is my entry into the airport vehicles challenge. This wasnt very common even when it was new, so you probably wont know anything about it. I just happened to see it in my Air & Space Magazine.
The Thompson TB3 Mk V Aircraft Fueler is a small three-wheeled, airfield-based refuelling vehicle, powered by a Ford 10hp petrol engine. It has a three forward speed and one reverse speed gearbox and a chain driven rear axle. The three-wheeled, low slung design made it easier to get close to aircraft for refuelling. The left side tank carried 500 gallons of petrol, whilst the right side tank carried 50 litres of oil. Each tank had its own pump driven by a power take off engaged by levers in the cockpit and each was equipped with an indicator gauge, hose and nozzle.

Throttle up to go forward, 1 & 2 for faster speeds and better turning.
Have fun!

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Airport Challenge
  • Successors 1 airplane(s) +14 bonus
  • Created On iOS
  • Wingspan 8.2ft (2.5m)
  • Length 18.0ft (5.5m)
  • Height 6.6ft (2.0m)
  • Empty Weight 8,580lbs (3,892kg)
  • Loaded Weight 9,658lbs (4,381kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 2.875
  • Wing Loading 1,180.8lbs/ft2 (5,765.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 8.2ft2 (0.8m2)
  • Drag Points 2912

Parts

  • Number of Parts 90
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 319
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    6,436 Razr
    The thing was really responsive
    9.3 years ago
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    4,485 ramjet
    Interesting vehicle
    9.3 years ago
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    6,953 Wahoo12
    Nice!
    9.3 years ago
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    I see the tractor in this! ;)
    9.3 years ago
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    9,153 GriffithAir
    @LordofLego you can enter as much as you want
    9.3 years ago
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    16.2k LordofLego
    @carter2 Yeah.
    9.3 years ago
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    8,472 Doge27
    That would be awesome to see that burnout
    9.3 years ago
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    16.2k LordofLego
    @carter2 That was an accident.
    9.3 years ago
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    8,472 Doge27
    210+ mph awesome
    9.3 years ago