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Aeropalle XF-3 Cropper

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Auto Credit Based on Yourlocalhuman's War challenge: 1917 (closed)

"Has man gone insane? A few will remain, Who'll find a way To live one more day. Through decades of war? It spreads like disease. There's no sign of peace. Religion and greed, cause millions to bleed. Three decades of war." -Sabaton

I fixed my Microsoft Word :D

Its VR capable I think (highly unlikely)

Controls:

AG8: Engine
AG1: Drop Bomb

Lore

Previous Prototypes

The XF-3 is the third experimental aircraft designed for the Zeppelin Carrier program for the Berlingschon air force. Previous prototypes consisted of the XF-1 which was a tri plane, though promising the aircraft had troubles with latching back onto the Zeppelin. Next was the XF-2 which was a complete failure, it failed to meet all expectations of the air force.

Zeppelin Carrier Program

Developed as a way to make the air force more mobile, the Zeppelin Carrier Program aimed to create a hybrid between and zeppelin and an aircraft carrier. Started 5 years before the war, this project has already made several advancements in the field of Zeppelin technology and gained insight to the Aircraft Carriers capabilities.

Models

Aeropalle F-3C Hornet "Flip"- this modification is the same thing as the original Cropper but used landing gears for ground landing missions. It was infamous for flipping over during landings having a high mortality rate among its pilots

Aeropalle XB-1- Modified for the purpose of tactical bombing, this aircraft was armed with 10 bombs and 2 HMGs this aircraft served as the testbed for tactical bombing tactics.

Aeropalle XF-3 Cropper- The Cropper is the Zeppelin Carrier Modification used for aerial protection of Zeppelins during aerial raids on cities and is also capable of dive bombing.

Development History

Developed during the war, the XF-3 Cropper and its variants were developed by Aeropalle (Currently known as Taurel Arms Inc). Using advanced materials such as steel, the aircraft is a capable turn fighter and is able to withstand several hits from other fighters.

General Characteristics

  • Predecessor War challenge: 1917 (closed)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 35.8ft (10.9m)
  • Length 28.7ft (8.8m)
  • Height 10.9ft (3.3m)
  • Empty Weight 3,126lbs (1,418kg)
  • Loaded Weight 6,767lbs (3,069kg)

Performance

  • Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.147
  • Wing Loading 21.5lbs/ft2 (105.0kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 314.7ft2 (29.2m2)
  • Drag Points 1971

Parts

  • Number of Parts 58
  • Control Surfaces 5
  • Performance Cost 280