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Saab J29D Tunnan

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Auto Credit Based on poteto's Saab J29 Tunnan

Check this plane out! It's very well made at a low part count!^^


When conjuring up thoughts of fighter jets, many would initially think of a sleek, weapon-laden fast jet which would almost rival a hot-rod in the car world. When presented with the J29D, most people would cock their head to the side with a puzzled look on their face. It's a good thing that fighter jets are not determined by looks alone! The J29D is, for lack of a better phrase, a "wolf in sheep's clothing", initially laughed at as being the "chubby kid on the block". Once up in the air, however, it is quickly realised that this rotund little fighter is a dynamic powerhouse!
While many other nations were fixated on designing straight-wing aircraft, the Swedes were busy exploiting the knowledge of former Messerschmitt engineers in implementing swept wings onto their fighters. With this and other improvements, the J29D was an attempt by the Swedish air force at creating a fast climbing bomber-interceptor armed with the deadliest fixed armament for its time. Although it was not supersonic, it could reach speeds above 1060 km/h at certain altitudes. The nose of the aircraft was bristling with four 30 mm autocannons and several types of attack rockets could be mounted beneath its wings. A lesson from WWII was that the best aircraft were the ones capable of performing several roles, and the J29D is indeed capable of performing more than one role. Depending on the load-out, the J29D can perform anything from interceptor missions to air superiority missions to high speed attack missions. This functionality makes the J29D extremely versatile and a valuable asset to its team in the game.

If not kept in check, the J29D can quickly become the bully on the block hard-charging into the battlefield, wreaking havoc and then departing without a second thought. If two fighters are headed your way, your best bet will be to take out the J29D first or it will likely nab you in the rear and send you down in flames.


Thank you to SeaBogeys for allowing me to make this aircraft; The 29D is my favorite plane of all time. Go check out his build, It's in the autocredit.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor Saab J29 Tunnan
  • Created On Mac
  • Wingspan 40.2ft (12.2m)
  • Length 35.7ft (10.9m)
  • Height 14.5ft (4.4m)
  • Empty Weight N/A
  • Loaded Weight 9,425lbs (4,275kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 3.218
  • Wing Loading 45.3lbs/ft2 (221.4kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 207.9ft2 (19.3m2)
  • Drag Points 5703

Parts

  • Number of Parts 73
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 496