Hydroplane Variant of the DL-14A

Designation: DL-14B Swiftstrike (Hydroplane)

Brief Description and Capabilities

• The addition of a hydroplane to the Swiftstrike family that took to the skies and waterways during the dynamic era of the 1920s. Born from the desire for versatility and amphibious operations.
  The DL-14B retained the renowned characteristics of its predecessor, the DL-14A, while introducing the capability to operate from any body of water.

• Like the 'A' variant, it comes equipped with two forward-firing machine guns, as well as 2 pylons mounted under the wings for carrying 250 - 500 lb bombs and one on the centerline.

Instructions:

When taking off with max payload, set flaps to 50% and pull up when above 84 mph (135 kph)

When landing, reduce throttle to 30% or less and set flaps to 100%. Landing above speeds of 100 mph (161 kph) will cause the aircraft to tip over when it touches the water.

For Export

Max Speed (in level flight): Up to 220 - 230 mph (370 kph)
at height: 9500 ft (2895 m)
Turn Time: 8.5 - 10 seconds
Rate of Climb: 19.5 m/s
Max Payload: 1000 lbs.
Max Take-off Weight: 3508 lbs.
Max Fuel: 114 gal. (518 L)
Armament: 2 x Forward-Facing Machine guns, 3 x 250 lb. bombs / 2 x 500 lb. bombs.

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