Developed by MGA Engineering, The A4-B "Sapphire" is a anti-surface attack/reconnaissance aircraft. Made for flying out of almost any airfield (prepared or not)
Specifications
- Length - 11.5 Meters
- Height- 7.5 Meters (wings unfolded) / 5.75 Meters (wings folded)
- Width - 14.25 Meters (wings unfolded) / 6.25 Meters (wings folded)
- Engine - 16 Cylinder, Twin 3x3 Turbocharged Radial, Cowl Flaps, Engine Maintenance Hatches
- Prop - Neutral 4 Blade
- Fuel - 2000 Liters Max
- Control - Alt Hold, Levels, Combat/Takeoff/Landing Flaps (Flaps do affect aircraft), Airbrake
- Lights- Nav, Storbe, Beacon, Landing, Cockpit
- Safety - Lights, Simple RWR, Arresting Gear, Map
- Weapons - Duel Light Autocannons, Centerline Hardpoint (with fuel pump for drop tanks)
Aircraft Backround
This aircraft is part of Airforce, Marine, and Naval Air Squadrons. The Particular aircraft is for the pilot (Major) Ciaravino; he just got back into action from his downing in the Battle of Guadalcanal in the Pacific Theater.
Operating Procedure
Takeoff:
- Flip "System" and "Backlight" switches (Left Side Rear)
- Flip "Nav Lights", "Strobe Lights", and "Cockpit Lights" switches if needed (Right Side Front)
- Flip "Engine", "Air Intake Pumps", and "Fuel Pump" switches and set throttle below 0.1
- Taxi to runway using "Prop Pitch" control (up/down)
- Line up on runway
- Set "Prop Pitch" to 0 and toggle on "Brake" (1)
- Throttle UP to 100%
- Set "Prop Pitch" to 1 and toggle off "Brake" (1)
Attacking:
- Toggle off "Pitch Level"
- Flip "Master Arm", "Hud Power", and either "Centerline Pylon Arm" or "Arm 50's" switches
- Find Target and point plane in the right heading
- Raise Flaps fully
- Start Pitching down (w)
- Flip "Airbrake" switch
- Press "Fire" (Space) to Fire selected weapons
- Pull UP (s) and Flip off "Airbrake" switch
Landing:
- Lower Flaps to full down ("3")
- Flip on "Landing Lights"
- Set Throttle to no less then 75%
- Toggle off "Pitch Level"
- Toggle "Brakes" when on the ground
Credit:
ZE Modular Engine Controller
Reflector Gunsight (STW)
VHF RADIO - COMPACT
CVN-83 Trident (Photos)
Ramails(Engine Testing)
