Hammond PTD-90 Typhoon B3 Fighter-Bomber (OCN)
Description
A two seat four contra-rotating turboprop medium range maritime patrol torpedo bomber built by the fictional Hammond Company for the Crown Islands Armed Forces. Designed in the 1990s as a cheaper, more maneuverable, alternative to larger more dedicated airborne early warning, command and control, aerial reconnaissance, and anti-submarine aircraft found in larger, more economically prosperous countries. The PTD 90 Typhoon works best utilizing Boom and Zoom tactics, striking maritime targets from low elevations and using its superior speed and agility to swiftly gain altitude and fly out of harm's way. This aircraft is nearly fully functional with a lone Pilot but works best when flown with a Pilot and rear RIO Operator.
Features
What the Typhoon lacks with it limited stay time for a maritime patrol aircraft, it well makes up for with its versatility. Features a surface search radar, air search radar, sonobuoy data receiver, navigation systems, weather forecasting systems, twin forward facing autocannons, fire suppression systems, radar warning receiver, long range command radio, foldable wings, and emergency landing systems. Capable of carrying torpedoes, external fuel tanks, up to 8 missiles or bombs, sonobuoys, rocket pods, towed gliders (untested), and TV guided missiles (untested).
Statistics
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[*] Max Speed - 204 Kts (unloaded)
[*] Endurance - ~60 mins
[*] Countermeasures - 4x Port/Starboard Chaff + IR Flare
[*] Glide Speed Mode for landing
[*] Taxi Mode for runway positioning
[*] Non-inverted flight controls
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Oceanic Variant Loadout:
[i] Darkshoal Reef Squadron "Ill Omen" Side 86 (Reskin of Intercept Variant) [/i]
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[*] 2 Mk 45 Medium Drop Tanks
[*] 4 AG-4 Torrent Rocket Pods
[*] 2 AEM-20 "Shiv" Anti-Air/Surface missiles
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Startup Guide:
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[*] Remove Wheel Chock
[*] Turn Dual Engine Thrust Key
[*] Wait for Engine 1/2 RPS to reach 14.46/14.58 with WEP enabled
[*] Toggle Takeoff Pitch Switch to On
[*] Toggle Parking Brake to Off
[*] Pull Dual Engine Throttle Lever to 1.0
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Known Issues:
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[*] Landing gear control inverted
[*] Altitude hold PID untuned
[*] Aircraft floats in water (not by design but nice to have)
[*] Pilot cockpit occasionally fails to open upon receipt of battle damage despite operational backup battery
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Credits:
Administrative Screens and Checklist by [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2471096948&searchtext=Checklist] MrNJersey [/url]
Weather System by [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=1989931376&searchtext=weather] MrNJersey [/url]
True Wind Speed by [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2288853070&searchtext=Real+Wind] Pyo [/url]
Passive Sonar by [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2817256847&searchtext=Sonar] thirteen [/url]
3D Surface Search Radar by [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=3337157231&searchtext=radar+3d] thirteen [/url]
Air Search Radar by [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2731413960&searchtext=3d+radar] jecki1379 [/url]
RWR System by [url=https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2843458508&searchtext=RWR] MicroWav [/url]
