Introduction
The Shoal-class escort carriers excel in providing air coverage to convoys (their originally intended purpose) or small flotillas. It carries the same number of aircraft as larger carriers, albeit at a smaller size; the F22 fighter bomber aircraft is a compact, custom-built aircraft designed specifically for its role on escort carriers like the Shoal-class. The ship itself contains a number of quality-of-life features commonly found in capitol ships, and even features such luxuries as heating! Affordable, reasonably fast, and well-defended, the Shoal-class is the foundation of every small fleet engagement.
This ship does NOT require a custom workbench to spawn, and fits within the vanilla large workbench. Despite this, it may reduce performance on some lower-end PCs.
Stats
Type: Escort Aircraft Carrier
Maximum Speed: 15 knots
Crew: 10 officers, 24 enlisted
Stats: F22 Petrel
Type: Carrier-Based Compact General-Purpose Fighter
Maximum Speed: 180 knots
Crew: 1 pilot
Armament: 2 Light autocannons, 1 torpedo (optional) or two small bombs
It features:
-x1 Dual heavy autocannon mount, located in front of the island
-x12 Light autocannons
Other features include:
- Full interior
- Three F22 Petrel fighters
- Two motor lifeboats
- Armory equipped with all guns and explosives
- Four torpedoes
- Fire points around the ship to fight fires
- Large central bilge to pump out water, with the button to turn them on in the bridge
When moving planes in the hanger, ensure you fold the propellers before attempting to move the planes as otherwise they will get stuck.
Landing Procedure:
- If possible, ensure the ship is heading into the wind, which will allow the plane to go slower while maintaining lift.
- Ensure any torpedoes are jettisoned before landing.
- Lower landing gear and arresting hook (ensure the landing hook disconnect button is disabled).
- Decrease throttle to ~50% while lining up with carrier. Use rudders and ailerons.
- Decrease throttle to ~30% soon before landing.
- After landing, decrease throttle to 0% and engage landing gear brakes.
There is a high likelihood that propellers will end up broken, owing to the short landing gear and oftentimes steep approach angles. Simply repair these with a welder.
Note: Some of the hatches and other minor systems are a bit janky! For janky vertical hatches, it is best to try to crouch while going up ladders and through hatches.
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