MB-29 "Pocket Fortress"
Introduction
Welcome, Commander, to your very own Pocket Fortress!
Strap in, fly high, and deliver strategic "greetings" from above—now in fun-size! The MB-29 is a downscaled (~2/3 scale) replica of the mighty B-29 Superfortress. It’s small, but don’t let its size fool you—this bird packs a punch. Every crewmember is fully equipped for their mission, and the MB-29 is ready for yours. Fly safe, bomb wisely, and try not to bounce the landing!
Specifications
- Scale: ~2/3 of a B-29
- Max Altitude: 6,000m
- Max Speed: 211 knots (cruise at ~170-190 knots)
- Range: 750km @ 5,000m w/ full fuel & bomb load
- Payload: 36 munitions (dropped in 3 rows)
- Crew: 1–5 (Pilot, Engineer, Bombardier, Main Turret Gunner, Tail Gunner)
- Turrets: 4x remote (single station), 1x tail (independent)
- Power: APU for battery recharge or generator load reduction
- Lighting:
- Cockpit/Instrument (engineer's panel)
- Exterior/Nav (panel right of pilot's seat) - Entry Points: Nose wheel hatch OR aft entrance
- Survival Gear (rear entrance):
Parachute, Flashlight, First Aid Kit, Oxygen Mask
How to Use
- Start Engines (Engineer’s Station):
Flip 4x magnetos and 4x cowl flaps. Hold all 4 starters until engines idle. - Taxi & Takeoff (Pilot):
Release parking brake. Taxi to runway (requires a LOT of runway to takeoff). Throttle to 100%, no pitch input needed. - In the Air:
Gear up, throttle back to cruise (0.7). Set waypoint/altitude, enable autopilot. Exterior lights optional. - Combat:
Aft gunner station controls 4 turrets. Tail turret is separate. - Bombing:
Move to Bombardier seat. Enable bombing system, open bomb bay doors. Use scope/screen, press bombing switch (1 row per tap). - Landing:
Gear down, flaps to 30°, throttle back. Land smoothly, brake gently. Shut down engines from Engineer’s panel.
Notes
- Can be flown solo, but best with a crew of 2-5.
- Tiny plane, big personality.
- Use up to -0.15 pitch trim at higher altitudes for level flight.
- Use oxygen masks above 6,000m.
- Autopilot is smart... except during landings.
Credits
Stoichiometry Controller
Bomb Sight Angle Calculator
ZE Fuel Consumption Calculator
Matt20003 and Discarding_Sabot for testing help.
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