new plane request - danger - 19.06.2008
anyone fancy a challenge ? this beautiful aircraft would be wonderful addition to the il2 planeset.
preferably with a tail hook so it can be used for carrier ops in combat or as a trainer.
Name: Swordfish MkIV
Manufacturer: Fairey (UK)
Dimensions
Wing Span: 45.51 ft. / 13.87 M
Length: 35.66 ft. / 10.87 M
Height: 12.34 ft. / 3.76 M
Wing Area: ---
Aspect Ratio: ---
Weight Empty: 4,700 lb. / 2,132 Kg
Weight Takeoff: ---
Max. Takeoff Weight: 7,509 lb. / 3,406 Kg
Power & Performance
Powerplant(s): 1x Bristol Pegasus 30, 9 cylinder radial
Engine Power: 559 kilowatts / engine
Fuel Fraction: ---
Max. Thrust/Weight Loading: ---
Combat Thrust/Weight Loading: ---
Max. Wt. Wing Loading: ---
Combat Weight Wing Loading: ---
VMax High Altitude / VMax Low Altitude: -- / --
Max Speed: 120 knots, 138 mph, 222.24 km/h
Operational Ceiling: 12,400 ft. / 3,780 M
Armament
1 x 0.303in machine gun in nose, 1 x 0.303in machine gun in rear cockpit, 1 x 18in 1610lb torpedo, or bombs
S!
- Willy - 19.06.2008
What about an Albacore? :wink:
- danger - 19.06.2008
As long as it carries a fish and has a working hook.
Swordfish -
Kopfdorfer - 16.08.2008
I agree that the Swordfish is sorely needed as the only Biplane to operationally start and end WW2 (correct me if I am wrong).
But I have to differ with you guys and suggest that the Mk II would be the best representation both in terms of numbers built and historical impact. It was the first version with metalled wings to enable the firing of 60 and 25 lb rockets as well.
My 2 cents worth.
von Kopfdorfer
Re: Swordfish - caldrail - 17.08.2008
Kopfdorfer Wrote:I agree that the Swordfish is sorely needed as the only Biplane to operationally start and end WW2 (correct me if I am wrong).
von Kopfdorfer
Supermarine Walrus?
- RAF_Leigh - 17.08.2008
umm there are a lot of planes to make
but hmm
- shakthamac - 17.08.2008
edit: wrong thread
- m4sherman14 - 17.08.2008
Will this help
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