Aircraft/Loadouts Meteor F.8 'Reaper'

[HyJetV 3,063]

Quick search, couldn't find anything.

 

Came across a variant of the F8 today whilst on my Lunch Break at work, and it would look pretty great in WT.

 

The, 'Reaper'

 

 

It was a slightly modified F8, most of them being visually.

 

The wings received tip tanks, and the wings strengthened for more hardpoint.

 

The result of which, was the Reaper.

 

It still had the standard 4 Mk V Hispano cannons, but, with the new hardpoints, it could carry

 

> 24 x 127mm Rockets

or

> 4 x 1000lb Bombs (4 x 450kg)

 

 

The penalties of these modification were to the speed and handling, but with the tip tanks, range was unaffected, if not increased marginally. 

 

 

Now, only one of these aircraft saw production, so it was essentially still a prototype, but as a few prototype jets are working their way into the game, why not another, for us Brits?

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   spec                    metric              english
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   wingspan                11.3 meters         37 feet 2 inches
   wing area               32.51 sq_meters     350 sq_feet
   length                  13.6 meters         44 feet 7 inches
   height                  3.96 meters         13 feet

   maximum speed           960 KPH             600 MPH / 525 KT
   service ceiling         13,100 meters       43,000 feet
   range                   965 kilometers      600 MI / 525 NMI

I'm still conducting research on this A/c, but there is very little, so if you stumble across anything, posting below would be highly appreciated.

 

 

So what do you guys think?

 

 

 

 

(Sources)

http://www.aviastar.org/gallery/012.html

http://www.airvectors.net/avmeteor.html

Edited February 24, 2014 by Rautaa

[Private_Padolski 991]

Gotta Head to Head everything, do want 10/10

[Linx6 6,385]

So many rockets!

 

Gaijin add this now!

[PanzerAce 1,135]

Wow. This is the most rockets I have ever seen aside from rocket pods on an in-timeline aircraft.

 

But dem rocket pods... (CF100 Mk 4, introduction 1953)

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=045Y7SppJog

[HyJetV 3,063]

I guess it wouldn't take much to model it.

 

Remove the centre fuel tank, add tip tanks, and increase its load...

[Sanya_v_Litvyak 1,008]

And I thought the sabre could carry a crap load of rockets.
mother of god

[Renamed18108 5,214]

Meteor F8 already has rockets and can do the same job better.

[HyJetV 3,063]

Meteor F8 already has rockets and can do the same job better.

 

This carries 3X the amount of rockets, and twice the amount of bombs...

 

[Czappu 874]

Think of that meteor as gameplay style of Canberra / Il-28 when they will be added.

It will not be too hard to include this Meteor F8 Reaper into the game, so i do support as well.

[Jhaamdath 6,156]

It could get Attacker role and RP/Lion bonuses.

 

Considering they want to ad IL-28 this would be "easy" way to give Britain good Jet bomber/attacker. Yes EEC would be great but making good FM would take way longer than modifying Meteors.

[Chaserman 767]

i'd say lower repair cost of it and give it ground bonuses

[SubRyan 5,556]

This would be a nice British Premium V jet

[HyJetV 3,063]

Doesnt have to be a prem, just need a good jet attacker / bomber for us Brits, as this wouldnt take much to re-model the normal F8, as if they were to do the EE Canberra, as mentioned, it would take time for the model and FM.

[_NVKKEZ_ 9,959]

That's one very nice aircraft!

[Capstone_ 660]

What year was it made?

[ThePandanator2 7,320]

Make it like the Vickers Tempest, just make it into a file  thing like they did with that. Do want.

[HyJetV 3,063]

What year was it made?

First flight 4 September 1950

Edited January 18, 2014 by HeartBreak1

[Aerobane 4,140]

ME want!!!!!!!!

[HyJetV 3,063]

ME want!!!!!!!!

As do i. 

 

Gotta go faste and drop 4k lb of bombs on base. 

[piritskenyer 1,514]

Aaaaaand we have a T5 British ground attack aircraft!

[HyJetV 3,063]

Aaaaaand we have a T5 British ground attack aircraft!

This, and the EE Canberra, thats all we need :D

[Flyboy1945 37]

...Don't Fear the Reaper...

 

That's be an interesting opponent to play Chicken with.

[okytomo 40]

looks good!

[Mattiator 355]

Seem like a neat idea for a premium.

[HyJetV 3,063]

Seem like a neat idea for a premium.

 

Noooo, not premium. T5 attacker  :storm: