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USS Chinook

37.9k AeroEngineering  8.7 years ago

The USS Chinook was a top of the line destroyer for its time. Concieved during the cold war, numerous were built, and deployed all over to keep the US safe. They have a very good top speed and a tight turning radius for their size. This enabled them to out manuver oppenents in battle and get the better shot first. It's armament contains two machine guns behind the bridge and oone main turret. The main turret had many innovative features for its time. it shot more rapidly than ither turrets, and although it had lighter shells, the rate of fire allowed to to more damage in a fast paced battle. Turret controls are roll to turn and VTOL for elevation. Ship steers with yaw. For best effects, use at night.

I had fun building this ship. It wasnt based off anything, I just took a hull and added stuff and went with the shape, continually refining it for shape and looks. The end result eneded up looking like a cold war destroyer. I think its the first ship with working nav lights ( did a bit of reaserch to get them right) and it is a joy to sail. I hope you all enjoy this ship and that it makes it into the trialer for the final update. Enjoy :)

General Characteristics

  • Successors 3 airplane(s)
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 14.5ft (4.4m)
  • Length 78.5ft (23.9m)
  • Height 28.5ft (8.7m)
  • Empty Weight 22,226lbs (10,081kg)
  • Loaded Weight 22,226lbs (10,081kg)

Performance

  • Power/Weight Ratio 0.606
  • Wing Loading 703.0lbs/ft2 (3,432.1kg/m2)
  • Wing Area 31.6ft2 (2.9m2)
  • Drag Points 18687

Parts

  • Number of Parts 277
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 697