[WIP] New Bell Aircobra

[Ktl_KUrtz]

Originally Posted by RickSarg

Pilot added (still needs a paint job), Canopy glass changed, levelled up the flaps.

See here:

https://ibb.co/Qn4rNHX
https://ibb.co/nzKMTmB

There's still a few small graphical issues to sort out and bomb nodes to add.

Rick

Simply the best.
(check the squadron Rick, be sure it's Fleet Air Arm.)

KUrtz

[RickSarg]

Originally Posted by U301

Simply the best.
(check the squadron Rick, be sure it's Fleet Air Arm.)

KUrtz

601 Squadron

Rick

[RickSarg]

https://ibb.co/PGLh4wr

Rick

[Anvar1061]

Originally Posted by RickSarg

https://ibb.co/PGLh4wr

In the P-39D (Model 15) maximum 1 x 500 lb (227 kg) bomb or a single 145 gal (549 l) drop tank.

It was on the P-39N "Airacobra" fighter with board number 100 that Alexander Pokryshkin flew and from the spring of 1943 shot down 48 enemy aircraft, bringing his personal victories to 59 aircraft.
Fuel tank also available in the library.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_P-39_Airacobra
Operated by the US Air Force, VVS USSR, Royal Air Force.
You need to release at least two versions for different Markings GWX or stock SH3

[RickSarg]

I will be converting the model to a USA & Russian versions soon.

The RAF version carrier a 250kg bomb under each wing, and a depth charge under the belly. The depth charge I will probably add at a later date. I think this aircraft is deadly enough with 6 AAGuns and 1 HE-Cannon plus the 2 bombs as shown.

Rick

[Anvar1061]

Originally Posted by RickSarg

I will be converting the model to a USA & Russian versions soon.

It is advisable to apply Markings for use in different air forces.

I could not get information about the underwing bomb racks.
Armament: There are no bombs, one 37 mm M4 cannon with ammunition of 15 rounds, two 12.7 mm M2 machine guns (300 rounds each) and two 7.62 mm MG40 machine guns (500 rounds per barrel).

I suggest placing a 1x 250 kg bomb or 1 depthcharge bomb or an outboard fuel tank under the fuselage.

 

[Loadout 1]
Name=1x250Kg Bomb
Type=2

[Loadout 2]
Name=1xDepth Charge
Type=5

 

; equipment cfg file, loadout definitions are in the platform cfg file

; Basic Loadout values
[Equipment 1]
NodeName=T01
LinkName=Fuel_Tank

[Equipment 2]
NodeName=P01
LinkName=Pilot_Plane

; 1x250Kg Bomb Loadout definition
[Equipment 3]
NodeName=T01
LinkName=Bomb250Kg
Loadout=1x250Kg Bomb

[Equipment 4]
NodeName=P01
LinkName=Pilot_Plane
Loadout=1x250Kg Bomb

; 1xDepth Charge Loadout definition
[Equipment 3]
NodeName=T01
LinkName=AirDepthCharge
Loadout=1xDepth Charge

[Equipment 4]
NodeName=P01
LinkName=Pilot_Plane
Loadout=1xDepth Charge

[RickSarg]

My model is based on the following:

Specifications (P-39Q)

Crew: 1
Length: 30 ft 2 in (9.19 m)
Wingspan: 34 ft 0 in (10.36 m)
Height: 12 ft 5 in (3.78 m)
Wing area: 213 sq ft (19.8 m2)
Empty weight: 6,516 lb (2,956 kg)
Gross weight: 7,570 lb (3,434 kg)
Max takeoff weight: 8,400 lb (3,810 kg)
Powerplant: × Allison V-1710-85 V-12 liquid-cooled piston engine, 1,200 hp (890 kW) at 9,000 ft (2,743 m) (using emergency power)
Propellers: 3-bladed constant-speed propeller
Performance

Maximum speed: 389 mph (626 km/h, 338 kn)
Stall speed: 95 mph (153 km/h, 83 kn) power off, Flaps & undercarriage down
Never exceed speed: 525 mph (845 km/h, 456 kn)
Range: 525 mi (845 km, 456 nmi) on internal fuel
Service ceiling: 35,000 ft (11,000 m)
Rate of climb: 3,805 ft/min (19.33 m/s) at 7,400 ft (2,256 m) (using emergency power)
Time to altitude: 15,000 ft (4,572 m) in 4 minutes 30 seconds, at 160 mph (260 km/h)
Wing loading: 34.6 lb/sq ft (169 kg/m2)

Armament:

Guns:
1 × 37 mm M4 cannon in nose (firing through the propeller hub) with 30 rounds of HE-T ammunition.

2 × .50 cal (12.7 mm) synchronized Browning M2 machine guns, nose-mounted; 200 rounds per gun.

2 × .50 cal (12.7 mm) Browning M2 machine guns (one each wing), 300 rounds per gun.

Bombs: Up to 500 lb (230 kg) of bombs under wings and belly