AviationDynamics 'Strongbow' (Latewar 1917 Tri-Engine Recon/Bomber Aircraft)
Craft Controls-
AG1 + TRIM + VTOL = Turret Gunner controls and Gun
Space = Fire weapons [Note : Turret Gun will only fire when AG1 Toggled]
Craft History-
Designed in the initial stages of the war, the Strongbow began its extensive military career as a Recon aircraft entering service late 1917. the aircraft immediately excelled in every platform of warfare, even to the extent where the airforce commissioned lighter-weight versions as heavy fighter aircraft and light attack aircraft broadening the aircrafts reach throughout the overall forces.
Armament-
7.62mm turret mounted Machine gun - lower aft
5.56mm wing mounted machine gun - mid right wing
capability to carry 250lbs of bombs and an additional wing mounted 5.56mm gun on the adjacent (left) wing
Personal Notes-
Absolutely loved building this craft. I've loved building for this challenge since its allowed me to really expand and change the way I've built aircraft, I do intend to work on this crafts cockpit since its very basic and doesn't look very... old.
As always Enjoy <3
Specifications
Spotlights
- This craft is curated
- AnomalyYeet 2.4 years ago
General Characteristics
- Predecessor War challenge: 1917 (closed)
- Created On Windows
- Wingspan 67.3ft (20.5m)
- Length 52.4ft (16.0m)
- Height 19.7ft (6.0m)
- Empty Weight 17,988lbs (8,159kg)
- Loaded Weight 21,179lbs (9,606kg)
Performance
- Horse Power/Weight Ratio 0.283
- Wing Loading 36.7lbs/ft2 (179.1kg/m2)
- Wing Area 577.2ft2 (53.6m2)
- Drag Points 12940
Parts
- Number of Parts 207
- Control Surfaces 8
- Performance Cost 1,606