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AIRLIFT CHALLENGE [CLOSED]

88.3k Walvis  2.8 years ago

“An airlift is the organized delivery of supplies or personnel primarily via military transport aircraft.”

The role aircraft can play in delivering supplies is vital in modern combat. A large part of almost every air force consists of aircraft dedicated to airlifting, either tactically transporting troops around the battlefield or by strategically moving vast quantities of cargo to the frontlines. However, when you look on the SimplePlanes website, military cargo and transport aircraft are few and far between. Let’s change that!

In this challenge, I task you to build an aircraft, be it a plane or helicopter, designed for airlifting operations. In essence, your creation must be capable of transporting cargo. This may be personnel, a shipping container, a vehicle, etc. How you chose to carry your cargo around, is completely up to you. If you would like more information about airlifting and the vehicles used to do this, check out the Wikipedia page.

Rules for this challenge:

  • Your submission must be a vehicle capable of airlifting in a somewhat realistic matter. (Sci-fi creations are allowed, but it needs to be believable).

  • Your creation may be a modern vehicle, but historical airlifting aircraft are also allowed.

  • Your creation should have a cockpit (does not need to be ultra-fancy, but at least functional).

  • Must be a sucessor to this post!

  • No more than 1850 parts. (Disable the drag calculations on parts that do not need to have their drag calculated!)

  • Preferably no modded parts (XML modding is fine. Build that require me to download a mod will be ignored.)

  • Feel free to submit multipole builds.

  • The description of your creation should include the controls for your of your creation, as well as a bit of an explanation / lore behind it’s design. Please use your description to explain how your aircraft would be used if it were a real aircraft.



Awards / After the deadline:
Once all builds have been submitted, I plan on livestreaming while I check out and comment on the submitted creations. I will do this on my YouTube channel.
A recording will be uploaded to YouTube, however I might only make it accessible through the SP website.
Alternatively, there might be a video instead of a livestream.

(*If there are a lot of submission, I may choose to only look at creations that got more than 5 upvotes during the livestream due to time constrains. *)

There may or may not be an award for my personal favourite submission + straw poll favourite in the form of extra SP website points. However, I’m still looking into if this is possible.

Ofcourse, all builds submitted will receive an upvote.

Aircraft in the thumbnail is made by Spillo, it can be found here.

Spotlights

General Characteristics

  • Successors 53 airplane(s) +4793 bonus
  • Created On Windows
  • Wingspan 1.6ft (0.5m)
  • Length 3.3ft (1.0m)
  • Height 3.3ft (1.0m)
  • Empty Weight 595lbs (270kg)
  • Loaded Weight 595lbs (270kg)

Performance

  • Wing Loading N/A
  • Wing Area 0.0ft2 (0.0m2)
  • Drag Points 385

Parts

  • Number of Parts 3
  • Control Surfaces 0
  • Performance Cost 7
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    19.7k Kroixo

    @Walvis Thank you for your response. I have always looked up to you and the content you have created for the community. And honestly I totally get it. This was not intended as a personal attack on you and i'm happy you got that. I was just sad to see a great content creator burn out. If you ever come back I will be ready to participate again! Thank you Walvis.

    21 days ago
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    Bro still never said if it's out of the question tho... Although the why he's talking there will probably be no rating or vid.

    24 days ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @Kroixo Hey, you're right.

    My intentions were never to abandon this challenge the way I did. Unfortunately, I just lost passion and energy for creating SP content. At the time I struggled to admit this. Not just to my viewers, but also to myself; I never finished the video I was working, but I also never acknowledge I dropped it because I kept telling myself I would finalize it sometime.

    I am sorry.

    +2 25 days ago
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    19.7k Kroixo

    I have always supported community held events and challenges. But it is kind of disrespectful to all of the participants that there never was a winner or a reward for this challenge. I was one of the ones who put a lot of work into this, thinking i would at least get some recognition for it. I would have much rather published my build without it being for this challenge at this point.

    +2 one month ago
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    §płįþ ịŋ ĥæłf

    11 months ago
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    I made a "Fixed" version of my entrie, so if the live stream ever happens I suggest using that one to fly since the original entire is a bit buggy.

    +1 2.0 years ago
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    @FeatherWing If said person had 10 creations that is, if they didn't then you would have to just wait till they do I guess.

    +1 2.3 years ago
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    24.0k FeatherWing

    @Australianbulider676
    You pull up 10 of their builds and upvote them. That's how I do it at least.

    +2 2.3 years ago
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    35.9k SPairforce

    @Walvis
    It's ok, take all the time that you need. Don't feel pressured to prioritize this stream over working and studying.

    2.6 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    There will be a stream / video / post at some point, it will just take me a while.
    I work 16 hours a week, and I study 40 hours a week. Please allow me some time.

    +13 2.6 years ago
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    35.9k SPairforce

    @MobileGamer21
    OOF, it really sucks when the game doesn't let you test the plane properly.

    2.6 years ago
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    @SPairforce Yea.. I want to see it for the fun of it and also to see my own thing because its so laggy I never have flown it because if I tried to my game would crash.

    2.6 years ago
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    35.9k SPairforce

    @MobileGamer21
    I honestly don't care who wins, I just want to see other people's creations on stream.

    2.6 years ago
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    lol after he said "Feel free to submit things" to TOPGUN1 then the download count started back up

    2.6 years ago
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    35.9k SPairforce

    I’ve been waiting forever, I hope the stream/video happens soon. It’s something I’m looking forward to.

    2.6 years ago
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    @Walvis OOOh... allright, didn't understand for a while, but now i finally get it

    2.6 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @WolfHunter9111 Yes... Like I said: "There has yet to be any video or stream"

    +1 2.6 years ago
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    @Walvis there is no one in your YT channel

    2.6 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @WolfHunter9111 There has yet to be any video or stream

    +1 2.6 years ago
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    Is the video replay isn't out yet?

    +1 2.6 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @TOPGUN1 Feel free to still submit things.

    2.6 years ago
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    873 TOPGUN1

    @Walvis I know the challenge is closed but could I resubmit my entry I managed to fix the issue so now it actually looks good and flies good with out needing the exposed wings

    2.6 years ago
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    He was not joking lol.. 2 days came and went although taking time was not a option anyway tho because he closed it a few hours later

    +1 2.7 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @BlackWidowSquadron Take your time, it will be a while before I stream

    2.7 years ago
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    Forgot to say I finished.. Submission

    2.7 years ago
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    @Walvis When is the stream because I'm still working on my stuff

    2.7 years ago
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    18.5k AnomalyYeet

    Closed?

    2.7 years ago
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    @Walvis here ya go my entry to the challenge https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/8U9gK8/Millennium-Heavy-Works-H100-Heavy-Lifter

    2.7 years ago
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    @Walvis the entries are supposed to be in by today or Is the challenge already closed?

    2.7 years ago
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    I don't think i will get my plane done on time.

    2.7 years ago
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    Ok made it a successor

    2.7 years ago
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    Ik I will make it one

    2.7 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @Hiimakeplanes It isn't a successor

    2.7 years ago
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    I’m entering this xd https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/m9ExaZ/HE-HEWA-FW-LESSFFD-25M (replace the “bombs bays” with cargo bays)

    2.7 years ago
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    @Walvis Alright cool

    2.7 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @asteroidbook345 No, I think its fine to have a civil livery.

    2.7 years ago
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    Wait does it have to be painted in a military livery? (The RAF used them but I didn’t paint it like that)

    2.7 years ago
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    35.9k SPairforce

    Lots of unique entries into this challenge, can’t wait to see the livestream/video.

    2.7 years ago
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    Why

    2.7 years ago
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    4,566 Red920

    @Theflyer666 yes that one

    2.7 years ago
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    @Red920 this the one? Because then I’ll test later tonight https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/N105gl/IL-76X

    2.7 years ago
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    5,304 ZacOnTrack

    Is it ok if I submit a single engine light aircraft type design?

    2.7 years ago
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    I was gonna make a CH-37 anyways so I might as well submit it here. The custom swash plate will probably be a lot though

    +1 2.7 years ago
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    4,566 Red920

    @Walvis I replaced my previous post because I forgot to add a button to its special feature.

    Here is my entry

    https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/N105gl/IL-76X

    @Theflyer666 you can test the aircraft on VR

    2.7 years ago
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    Japan Air Industry - We win this contract.

    2.7 years ago
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    I know it has to have a cockpit but does it have to have a detailed cargo bay interior? @Walvis

    2.7 years ago
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    15.0k ChamDel78

    Challenge accepted

    2.7 years ago
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    28.7k Dragoranos

    may b i will do

    2.7 years ago
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    @Red920 ok just tag me or something when complete

    +2 2.7 years ago
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    405 AAAA7

    CHALLENGE EXCEPTED

    2.7 years ago
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    i am gonna join probably
    but i am too busy irl lately

    2.7 years ago
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    I guess one final challenge would be fine before going back to the abyss and not doing stuff before coming back 40 years later

    2.7 years ago
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    4,566 Red920

    @Theflyer666 you can try mine, just wait
    the aircraft is in WIP i will send the link when its finished. Also its better to record your gameplay using my aircraft. pleeeaasee🥺

    2.7 years ago
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    Challenge accepted

    2.7 years ago
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    hehehehhehehhe

    casually airlifts a bomb that costs the same as the gdp of a small nation

    +3 2.8 years ago
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    1,702 AgentDerp2

    @IndianJackhammer I got in thanks

    2.8 years ago
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    I feel like I was made for this, let's see if I have the motivation to do this

    +4 2.8 years ago
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    @Hiimakeplanes because you have anneye disease son

    2.8 years ago
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    Why are the a400ms all ether too short or too long?

    2.8 years ago
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    "KC-390 Millenium joined the chat

    2.8 years ago
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    I was incredibly thinking of a challenge like this for the same reason, with the difference that I was going to incorporate the transport of cargo and troops (tanks, tank destroyers, apc, etc)

    +1 2.8 years ago
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    Ayo chief check this out
    https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/BNdSzG/Airbus-A400m-Airlift-challenge

    2.8 years ago
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    9,525 Nerofrrll87

    are fictional planes allowed?

    2.8 years ago
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    does it have to be 100% original? or can it be a craft not completly made by me but largely modified by me(like the whole fuselge is diffrent)?

    +1 2.8 years ago
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    1,585 James2007two

    Ik ben klaar

    2.8 years ago
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    2,124 Realboii

    @Walvis I'm done wit my Halo :b

    2.8 years ago
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    50.4k GuianLorenzo

    I think I'm in for the challenge

    2.8 years ago
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    Hmm my C-46 could be a good candidate to this challenge. Shame I can't work on it atm :/

    2.8 years ago
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    @AgentDerp2 Download this post, make a subassembly of your aircraft by detaching the cockpit, connect it with this cockpit and upload.

    2.8 years ago
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    @Walvis if you want somebody to test them in VR, I've got an oculus and can do that

    +1 2.8 years ago
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    @Walvis ok

    2.8 years ago
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    5,785 XiliamXD

    Hey man is lockheed P-8A allowed

    2.8 years ago
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    @Walvis I posted my plane. if possible, can you go see it?

    2.8 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @Hiimakeplanes I have a video on my channel about custom thumbnails

    2.8 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @YEEEETplane It doesn't need to have cargo loaded.

    2.8 years ago
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    @Walvis I'm sorry but how do I make it a successor do you do what [ACEPILOT109] (https://www.simpleplanes.com) did? Also this is a build for this challenge/my account and I don't want it linked to a finished challenge so is deleting posts a thing?

    2.8 years ago
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    18.5k AnomalyYeet
    2.8 years ago
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    I don’t think you need cargo on the plane

    2.8 years ago
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    18.5k AnomalyYeet

    @walvis Wait we were supposed to have it carry cargo? I thought it was just that the actual plane had to carry cargo. Because my plane has plenty of room to carry cargo but no cargo!

    2.8 years ago
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    Why did so many people enter but there is only 9 people that posted anything within 2 days?

    2.8 years ago
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    Also why do my build not get a lot of upvotes because I don’t know how to have pictures in free flights :(

    2.8 years ago
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    @PapaKernels put detaches on top of your plane or make it tow stuff

    2.8 years ago
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    64.4k PapaKernels

    Can a primarily passenger air lift vehicle be entered? Not to sure how to do a cargo dude, so was think that may work as well.

    2.8 years ago
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    @PapaKernels https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/SL8C99/AN2921

    2.8 years ago
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    @PapaKernels take a look at what I built for this and you might know how to make it cargo

    2.8 years ago
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    Click download on this build and then build on it, if you already have a build just take it as a micro compartment and past it here

    2.8 years ago
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    Just download it

    2.8 years ago
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    1,702 AgentDerp2

    I made this: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/19k6qw/TT-260-Albatross I don’t know how to make it a successor to this :(

    2.8 years ago
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    Can you pls make a challenge on Russian Jets sometime

    2.8 years ago
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    18.5k AnomalyYeet

    I had a unlisted entry because I was checking something on my main entry. Only judge my main please.

    2.8 years ago
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    94.4k winterro

    @Walvis so, does an airlift incude helicopters by any chance?

    2.8 years ago
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    15.0k ChamDel78

    @Walvis good

    2.8 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis
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    15.0k ChamDel78

    Can it be fictional?

    2.8 years ago
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    84.7k MrCOPTY

    @Walvis sooo, no?

    2.8 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @MrCOPTY If you comply with the website rules, sure

    2.8 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @MobileGamer21 By uploading your aircraft as a successor to this post.

    2.8 years ago
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    I’ll see if I can make a good Ka-22

    2.8 years ago
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    Is it ok if I accidentally added my armed version of my plane in this challenge technically carrying over 60 missiles counts as airlift right?

    2.8 years ago
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    33.9k Sakorsky

    I have been waiting for another challenge, this challenge is also in the thing I'm quite interested in; cargo planes.

    Though I need to learn how to make cockpits first...

    2.8 years ago
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    @Walvis Also how do I submit it just link it in this chat?

    2.8 years ago
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    @Walvis This will workout because I am already building something that is a airlifter

    2.8 years ago
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    Made this: https://www.simpleplanes.com/a/SL8C99/AN2921

    2.8 years ago
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    84.7k MrCOPTY

    @Walvis can i upgrade other player's aircraft

    2.8 years ago
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    2,124 Realboii

    I wanna do Mi-26 :b

    2.8 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis
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    24.0k Avionic

    im doing the C-17 Globmaster

    2.8 years ago
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    Cargo I’m in

    2.8 years ago
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    135 Olajji

    I'm working on another plane I can't do the challenge right now

    2.8 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @X99STRIKER If you also build an aircraft to tow it into the sky, I think it would be fine.

    2.8 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis
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    4,497 Lake

    @Walvis alright

    2.8 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @Jibril Yes

    2.8 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @Snargles I'd challenge you to try both.

    2.8 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis

    @Lake Yes

    2.8 years ago
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    78.2k Snargles

    @Walvis does the plane need to have an actual cargo bay or can it be just a cockpited plane?

    +1 2.8 years ago
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    Hi there how about I mix a bunch of Soviet planes together?

    2.8 years ago
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    Now it is my time to shine, and build... THE HYPERFORTRESS!

    +1 2.8 years ago
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    4,497 Lake

    Time to make a paratrooper carrier

    +1 2.8 years ago
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    77.1k 2Papi2Chulo

    hehehe I may or may not have an almost finished c-17

    +1 2.8 years ago
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    4,477 KSA

    I just started a C-47 SkyTrainer

    2.8 years ago
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    4,477 KSA

    I think it could hold 3 helicopters

    2.8 years ago
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    4,477 KSA

    I cannot remember what kind it was but was big

    2.8 years ago
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    4,605 Igorsilvag

    maybe i will send something

    2.8 years ago
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    4,477 KSA

    I've been on an airlift plane before

    2.8 years ago
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    This sounds dope dude!!
    I'm probably not going to be able to participate, bit I'm gonna give you an upvote
    .
    Also, out of curiosity, when are you planning on recording the video for the Remaster challenge?

    2.8 years ago
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    4,477 KSA

    I'm in!!

    2.8 years ago
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    1,246 Star54ilor

    Does It need to have something like a bay door?

    2.8 years ago
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    84.7k MrCOPTY

    @PapaKernels Yes Maybe No🤣

    +1 2.8 years ago
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    64.4k PapaKernels

    @MrCOPTY same difference 😂 😂

    2.8 years ago
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    327k WinsWings

    I'm in

    2.8 years ago
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    Im in

    2.8 years ago
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    This is my dub, I already got a C-27 made, but the cockpit is sooooo many parts I can’t finish

    2.8 years ago
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    12.1k X99STRIKER

    The Antonov A-40 was designed to deliver a tank, does that count?

    2.8 years ago
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    1,275 Khuoch

    😆🌝

    2.8 years ago
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    24.0k FeatherWing

    I think I'm in

    2.8 years ago
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    18.5k AnomalyYeet

    I’m do a A400M Atlas.

    2.8 years ago
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    15.8k XWorks

    Can I do an AN-225 as a memorial?

    2.8 years ago
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    1,529 Jibril

    if i take the cockpit from this post and make sub assembly, will it be considered a successor of this post when i put it on my plane?

    2.8 years ago
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    4,497 Lake

    Are fictional designs allowed?

    2.8 years ago
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    84.7k MrCOPTY

    @PapaKernels u mean © copy rights

    +1 2.8 years ago
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    64.4k PapaKernels

    @MrCOPTY dont steal my idea, im patenting it lol

    +1 2.8 years ago
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    84.7k MrCOPTY
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    64.4k PapaKernels

    Time to make a ww1 airlift biplane 😂

    +2 2.8 years ago
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    1,716 PigeonBagle

    ive been waiting for this for ages thanks valvs much appreciated i like building airlift aircraft, i know i wont win but it will be fun

    +1 2.8 years ago
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    Assault airlift aircrafts allowed? I cant make my craft without putting even a SINGLE weapon type

    2.8 years ago
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    I’m in!

    Edit: am probably going to do two versions of the plane I’m building

    2.8 years ago
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    88.3k Walvis
    +1 2.8 years ago