YB-13 - prototype fighter
Introduction
The YB-13 is an AS-10 bomber aircraft converted into a fighter, developed under license from [i]kulupu Ilosin[/i]. (engl. the [i]Neosys Design Bureau[/i])
History
New specification
The new specification was for a fighter aircraft that could carry the weight of the AS-10's maximum bomb load in air to air armament, with new fire control for attacking air targets.
It was decided by lead engineer [i]jan Japawi[/i] that this was to be done by rebuilding the airframe to fit more armament on stations 2/3.
An AS-10A was purchased (T/N NE-U5E) and modified to meet the specification in this way. However, the YB-10 prototype was determined to not meet the operational requirements of the program, and work on a new proposal was started. The new proposal was named YB-13.
Another AS-10A was purchased (T/N NE-BYB) and conversion was already started by the engineers without drafting a formal specification. The wingbox was extended and engine mountings removed. It was then decided that the aircraft was to have two engines, and a spare was installed as the 2nd engine. A new fuselage was then built and systems installed.
This proposal is now being presented to you.
Maintenance information
Parts commonality with AS-10A is 90% and AS-10 B/C is 60%. Other parts are from AS-4 B/N2 and NSR1. (prototype T/N KU-OJA)
The AS-10A's undercarriage and cockpit panels are used. (as purchased)
Sight is lifted from AS-10C and TCR is same as AS-10 C/D spec. (T/N KU-4NS)
The fire control radar is lifted from the NSR1 prototype. (prototype T/N KU-OJA)
The self protection suite is lifted from AS-10B according to AS-6B mixed spec. (prototype T/N KU-2NS)
The HUD visualizer lifted from AS-4N2. (prototype B/N 7201)
New flight control actuators were added, using the spec from AS-4B. (prototype B/N 7001)
Credits
Avionics by [i]PenguinO[/i], [i]jan Sali[/i] and [i]Cromoly[/i].
[url=https://steamcommunity.com/linkfilter/?u=https%3A%2F%2Flumihanki.net%2Fdocs%2FNS-AS10-1.pdf]AS-10 A/B/C/D flight manual[/url][lumihanki.net]
