C-188 Argus Tactical Transport

Vehicle, Air, Rescue, Exploration, Delivery, Wip, Technical, Creative, Mechanical, Subassembly, Advanced, HOTAS, v1.5.4


Newquay Armed Forces Collection



DESCRIPTION
The C-188 Argus Tactical Transport is a light, short range cargo aircraft and paratrooper aircraft. It was designed to transport troops across the vast ocean and deliver them to the fight, in addition to the supplies they will need. The rugged design of its gear, to the ability to fly with only 2 engines with ease, earned its reputati...

Author: Sid V

Created: 9 Feb, 2022 @ 9:35pm

Updated: 9 Jul, 2022 @ 5:16pm

Subscribers: 32013


Size (unpacked) : 2.036 MB

Newquay Armed Forces Collection



DESCRIPTION


The C-188 Argus Tactical Transport is a light, short range cargo aircraft and paratrooper aircraft. It was designed to transport troops across the vast ocean and deliver them to the fight, in addition to the supplies they will need. The rugged design of its gear, to the ability to fly with only 2 engines with ease, earned its reputation for its structural integrity. Its performance was what made its fuselage to be used in multiple other types of aircraft, notably ASW and AWACS.


STARTUP PROCEDURE:


- Ensure Primary Battery breaker is turned ON
- Enable Reserve Battery if needed
- Turn on all 4 frontally mounted Kill-switches
- Turn on all 4 fuel pumps. Do not turn these off, unless the engine is off. If refueling, keep them on.
- Hold all 4 starters. Let aircraft idle and slow taxi to takeoff.
- Deploy Flaps
- Ensure parking brakes are off. Ensure landing brakes are off.
- Use throttle to control aircraft (.9+ throttle is war emergency power)

FEATURES:



470kmh Top speed
300kmh Cruise Speed
260~280kmh Loitering Top speed (with 2 engines enabled)
- 120km range at top speed. Further extended by using less throttle or turning off engines #1 and #4
- 170km range at cruise speed. If aircraft drops, use flaps to increase lift


- 29 seats for paratroopers or soldiers
- 1 Jumpseat for spare flight crew
- Small cargo hold
- Long loitering time
- Solid, durable construction
- Engine Fire Suppression system
- Can easily fly on two engines, as well as one in an emergency
CREDITS:



- Oh No Look Who for the Thumbnail and being cool.
- Radio by WH1T3 NO1Se
- Yambag for all of his initial customization of this beautiful plane.

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