Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
B17 Flying Fortress

File Description:
The B17 is arguably the best known heavy bomber from WWII. Followed closely by it's direct successor the B29 SuperFortress it symbolizes the best of WWII's heavy Bombers. The B17 was one of the planes that barely made it into the war. In 1934 the then very small Boeing company had a prototype four engined bomber design called the B-299 but it had not been ordered by the US military. It had suffered several serious setbacks in it's design competition including a crash during a fly-off. Boeing continued work the plane and eventually secured a small service test order and the troubled early history of the bomber began. The B17 and bombers like it were planes created as "strategic bombers". The essential idea was that a strategic bomber should be able to carry a very large payload for long distances. The military had come to the realization that bombing technology was by nature imprecise even with new advances like the American Norden sight, and what was required was a large number of bombs delivered by large number of planes to assure that a target was destroyed. Although the Germans actually had a decent "smart bomb" and the British built specialty bombs, neither was reliable, so it seemed the best idea was just to blanket the target with bombs. An American extension to this concept was that of a self-defended bomber. Bombers could be built so tough and with so much defensive armament, it was thought, that they could simply fly to the target, drop bombs, and if necessary fight their way through fighters to get home. There would be security in the large number of bombers in formations, and the defensive capability would allow bombers to fly during the day for better accuracy in drops. It was to this design concept the B17 was built. Early experiences in the war with B17's and B-24's could only be termed as disastrous. Loss rates of up to 25% showed the concept of unescorted bombers in daytime to be entirely wrong. Escort fighters were a necessity for success. It soon became apparent that with fighter cover the B17 really was an unparalleled strategic bomber. Success for the B17 shot up dramatically, and it's initial design specifications of huge amounts of armor and gunner positions served it well when fighters did make it close in. The Fortress had enough strength to stave off attackers until escorts showed up, and it became legendary for the incredible punishment it could take and still make it home. Boeing B-17F Flying Fortress Wingspan: 103 ft. 9 in. Length: 74 ft. 9 in. Height: 19 ft. 1 in. Engine: 4 x Wright R-1820-97 Cyclone rated 1,200 hp. Loaded Weight: 65,500 lb. Maximum Speed: 287 mph. Service Ceiling: 37,500 ft. Combat Radius: 1,000 miles Armaments: 6,000 lbs. of bombs, 12 x .50 cal. machine guns

Filename:	B17_Flying_Fortress.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	23rd March 2003, 15:42:16
Downloads:	3,545
Author:	Robert App
Size:	761.49 KB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
AC130H Hurcules Gunship Update For Vs. 6.4-6.6

File Description:
This update corrects the first upload which did not include the fillet between the fuselage and vertical stabilaizer. Sorry for the error.

Filename:	AC130H_Hurcules_Gunship_Update_For_Vs_6466.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	24th March 2003, 01:57:48
Downloads:	4,387
Author:	Robert App
Size:	896.24 KB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
B25 Mitchell Bomber

File Description:
B25 Mitchell for X-Plane 6.40-6.6 Made famous by the Doolittle raid on Tokyo shortly after Pearl Harbour the B25 Mitchell bomber is the most famous medium bomber of WWII and perhaps of all time. The B25 was the most numerous twin engine aircraft built by the US during WWII; estimates of production vary from 9300 to 11000 built. On April 18, 1942 Doolittle led sixteen B-25 aircraft from the navy carrier, U.S.S. Hornet to bomb Japan in retaliation for that country's attack on Pearl Harbor on December 7, 1941. Although little damage was done and all planes were lost the raid proved to be one of the most famous missions of the war. The B25 was powered by a pair of 1,700 hp Wright R-2600-29 "Cyclone" 14 cylinder, air-cooled engines. Maximum speed was 272 mph at 15,000 ft, with a ceiling of 24,000 ft and a range of 1350 miles with a full load of bombs. Armament varied considerably in the B25 depending on the type of mission the plane was designed for. Heavenly Body is a B25J designed as a bomber, so it carried eleven 0.50 caliber machine guns; two in the top turret, two in the tail, one in the nose, two in cheek packs on each side under the pilot and one in each waste window. The top, nose and cheek pack guns could also be used in strafing, if so desired. This version carried 3,000 lbs of bombs (usually six 500 pounders) in an interior bomb bay. The X-Plane version is a fairly faithful rendition of the B25. The body consists of two sections consisting of the fuselage and a fuel tank. The main engine nacelles actually consist of two nacelles, one is the 1700 HP engine, the rear section is a 5 lb thrust rocket. Engine nacelles are also used for the two rudders in order to get the correct shape. Vertical stabilizers with rudders are buried within the nacelles. Decoration of the plane is complicated by the use of multiple nacelles but the resulting compromise is acceptable though not an authentic replica.

Filename:	B25_Mitchell_Bomber.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	27th March 2003, 01:20:45
Downloads:	1,670
Author:	Robert App
Size:	1.37 MB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
F4U Corsair

File Description:
F4U Corsair for x-plane 6.4 to 6.6 - With its huge propeller (13'-4" diameter) and 2000 + HP engine it requires a lot of skill to just get this bird into the air. The torque on the plane is so high that a fair amount of left stick is required to keep the plane from rolling on takeoff. To handle all of this horsepower and keep the landing gear as short as possible the solution was to "crank" the wing giving the corsair its unique appearance. Visibility during takeoff and landings is terrible due to the long nose. Carrier landings have to be made by turning into the landing alignment. The plane is decorated in the skin of 86 where "Pappy" Boyington of the Black Sheep squadron was photographed before his last mission. In the Pacific pilots did not fly any specific plane as they did in the European theater but flew whatever was ready to go. If you look very closely you older simmers may recognize Robert Conrad who played Pappy Boyington in the TV series about the Black Sheep.

Filename:	F4U_Corsair.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	27th March 2003, 01:22:40
Downloads:	1,301
Author:	Robert App
Size:	484.09 KB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
B36J Peacemaker for X-Plane 6.4-6.6

File Description:
B36 Jv1.1 Peacemaker for X-Plane 6.4-6.6 - Upgraded panel but still not custom; J version with 3800 HP engines. The B36 Peacemaker was the last propeller driven bomber put into service by the US. With 6 - 3800 Hp radial engines and a gross takeoff weight of 410,000 lbs the early versions like the A and B variant were woefully underpowered. This file is the later J version with 4 - 5200 lb static thrust jet engines added. Never called into active service the B36 provided the US long range nuclear determent until the jet B52 came into service. The B36 is a huge airplane with a large payload capacity, 10000 mile range and long endurance. See the read me file for distribution and copyright information.

� Wingspan: 230 feet
� Length: 162 feet
� Wing Area: 4770 square feet
� Maximum Take-off Weight: 410,000 pounds
� Maximum Bomb Payload: 2x 48,000 pound Grand Slam bombs
� Powerplant: 6 x 3800 hp radial engines, 4 x 5,200 pound thrust J47-GE-19 turbojets.

Filename:	B36J_Peacemaker_for_XPlane_6466.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	27th March 2003, 08:25:12
Downloads:	768
Author:	Robert App
Size:	603.96 KB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
Boeing 367-80 (Dash 80)

File Description:
Introducing the Boeing 367-80 (a.k.a Dash 80), The prototype Boeing built of the 707. Almost a years worth of effort have gone into this project. Also see http://www.dash80.com , a website I created just for this aircraft in which you'll find photos of the actual aircraft, technical documents, history, and much more.

Filename:	Boeing_36780_Dash_80.zip
License:	Freeware
Added:	30th March 2003, 09:50:50
Downloads:	1,083
Author:	Tom Bies
Size:	1.81 MB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
P38 Lightning

File Description:
Lightning P38 for x-plane 6.4-6.6. The fastest propeller driven US fighter of WWII.

Filename:	P38_Lightning.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	1st April 2003, 05:36:09
Downloads:	469
Author:	Robert App
Size:	147.87 KB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
P38 v1.1 For X-Plane 6.4-6.6

File Description:
P38v1.1 for X-Plane 6.4-6.6. Improved paint job, panel and other minor improvements. The P38 developed a a result for a fast long range fighter requested by the US; most manufacturers ignored the call for proposals because of the ridiculous requirements. Lockheed, using the brilliant and unconventional ideas of their designer, Kelly Johnson (who later went on to help design the SR-71 Blackbird among others), came up with a plane that was totally unique for the time. It had two engines, used liquid cooled inlines instead of radials, tricycle landing gear, provided staggering operating ranges and payloads yet was able to maneuver capably with single engined fighters. The test models of the P38 made more "firsts" than any other plane both on paper and in the air.

Filename:	P38_v11_For_XPlane_6466.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	5th April 2003, 09:30:28
Downloads:	765
Author:	Robert App
Size:	738.13 KB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
JA37 Viggen for x-plane 7

File Description:
JA37 Viggen for X-Plane 7B3 - Only for version 7. Since x-plane 7 is still in Beta and since weapons move as if on elastic bands under heavy manouvering and misc. wings on the left side of the plane don't have correct control surface movement, this is being issued as a beta. When version 7 is finished then I may redo this plane. I have used weapons extensively as opposed to misc. parts because the weapons can be decorated individually.

Filename:	JA37_Viggen_for_xplane_7.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	16th May 2003, 04:46:09
Downloads:	455
Author:	Robert App
Size:	2.26 MB

Category: X-Plane - Original Aircraft
JA 37 Viggen

File Description:
JA37 Viggen for X-Plane 6.51-6.6 - Since most Viggens are being done for version 7 (Austin's contest) I decided to do this one for version 6.5-6.6. Take off in less than 18 seconds in a quarter of a mile with this powerful plane. Load different weapons on numerous hard points. Make sure to put all of the parts in the weapons folder.

Filename:	JA_37_Viggen.zip
License:	Freeware, limited distribution
Added:	22nd May 2003, 01:52:32
Downloads:	789
Author:	Robert App
Size:	1.96 MB