NOTE: The P3A Buzzard in this upload is unlandable thanks to my genius on positioning the landing gear. Here is a corrected version of the P3A Buzzard:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/A32eFX/PAC-P3A-Buzzard-Landing-Gear-Fix
Meet my latest design, the P3 Buzzard series!
First flown in 1930
The P3A Buzzard was PAC's first all-metal aircraft. The P3 Buzzard was originally built as a trainer for the PAF right before WWII, and competed against the Boeing Steaman PT-13 biplane to be the next trainer. Over the Stearman, the Buzzard is faster and is also rated for aerobatics. The P3 Buzzard series were all powered by a 300HP Pratt & Whitney R-985 Wasp Junior with a 2-bladed, fixed pitch, all-metal prop. After WWII the P3 was still produced and was marketed as a trainer, casual/fun flyer, and had a crop duster variant that came out of the factory. The P3 Buzzard was produced from 1935 to 1943. Production was halted due to poor sales, high accident rates, and multiple law suits.
AG-7 = Landing Lights
AG-8 = Nav, Beacon, Strobe Lights
Specifications
General Characteristics
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 35.3ft (10.8m)
- Length 25.8ft (7.9m)
- Height 10.5ft (3.2m)
- Empty Weight 3,497lbs (1,586kg)
- Loaded Weight 4,336lbs (1,966kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.23
- Wing Loading 14.3lbs/ft2 (69.9kg/m2)
- Wing Area 303.1ft2 (28.2m2)
- Drag Points 2778
Parts
- Number of Parts 54
- Control Surfaces 7
- Performance Cost 286
If you are having a hard time landing this plane, here is a corrected version with the landing gear moved forward so you don't nose over:
https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/A32eFX/PAC-P3A-Buzzard-Landing-Gear-Fix
Wow this plane actually got quite a bit of downloads. Didn't expect this simple trainer to be that popular.
NOTE: Landing Sweet Spot is 90 mph (78 knots). Land at 70-80 mph and the the biplane will nose over on touch down. Too bad majority of my designs are a pain to land.
@iLikeipads good job
@iLikeipads
Thanks!
@Stellarlabs
I've been on SimplePlanes for 3 months already. So I got silver within 3 months. Lol I got silver right when I uploaded an all-metal, silver (bare metal) biplane. I was thinking of making a silver trophy but this will do.
@JohnnyBoythePilot Congrats on silver. It is very satisfying when you first get it. I don't know about you but i got silver in a month.
OMG 1,000! Woohoo!
@DisferGoatz
@Stellarlabs
@Liquidfox
Wow that was fast. Thanks guys for the upvotes!