WesWorld

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Originally posted by Kaiser Kirk

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Originally posted by howard
Characteristics are roughly based on the Fokker G-1.

Fokker G.1 varients are in service in Wesworld. They use the dimensions of the OTL G.1s with an all-metal structure, and WW timeline streamlining and engines.

The G.1A and C are both equipped with German inline engines.
The G.1B is in trials with a "Avia" radial, aka the Hercules II, but that is reducing the max speed, but the Avia-Minerva Hercules VI is available shortly and will boost performance back to that seen in the G.1A and C.

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Originally posted by Hrolf Hakonson
Siam has in the past bought some German aircraft, and Focke-Wulf has a small subsidiary there. However, given the requirement for radial engines, Germany won't be submitting a design at this time for this competition (Germany is in between radial generations at this point in time: the BMW-132 and Bramo-323 have about topped out, the BMW-139 is a failure, and the BMW-801 is just starting to be delivered for the first time (and will suffer from cooling problems for another year or so when the BMW-801C/D will come out).

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Originally posted by Hrolf Hakonson
Several versions of the Fw-187A are in service around the world (Germany, the Netherlands, the Phillipines, Mexico, Iberia, China has also recently expressed some interest), but none have been fitted with radial engines. The German versions are fitted with DB-601s, while others have been fitted with Jumo-211s and the Mexican planes are fitted with Curtiss Conquerors.

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Originally posted by Kaiser Kirk
The development arc for the G.1B has included several iterations.

Starting with the G.1A, the booms need to be expanded to hold a radial engine properly, and the radial has a great impact on unstreamlined cross section. The +3 year tech range meant the 1,000hp/1,265lb SB-G Twin Wasp and similar engines like the Pegasus XVIII were what was originally available. These caused a substantial performance hit in contrast to the inline G.1A, as can be seen in the G.1x below.

As a result, the G.1B was built first for the Pegasus XVIII, then for the Hercules. However the greater weight of the Hercules forced a substantial rework of the structure, delaying the variant (also, switching from +5 to +3 years for engines had an effect on the timeline). The Avia Hercules VI in developement is expected to have better p/w ratios and boost plane performance.

experimental Fokker G.1x
A G.1A fitted with G.1B booms and 1937 SB-G Twin Wasp, 31.63L radial engines.

1934 monoplane twin-boom jachtkruiser
Rough Field
Crew : 2
Powerplant : 2 x 1000hp SB-G Twin Wasp, 31.63L
Armament : forward 4x7.92mm & 2x 23mm Madsen, rear twin GAST 7.92mm MG in powered turret. Internal 440kg payload, radio.
Armor : 10mm disk
Payload : 889 lbs
Range : 756nm at 170kts
Rate of climb : 1,807 fpm loaded, 1,997 fpm sans bombs
Loaded Stall speed : 76kts
Ceiling : 36,000 ft
Max speed : 282kts (324 mph) loaded, 327mph sans bombs
Corner speed : 292kts, 20.3 deg/ sec
Weight (max) : 13,900 lbs
Cost : $62,000
Wing Span: 54 ft Length: 36 ft. Wing Area: 384 ft2
Wingloading : 36lbs/ft2 (33 unloaded)


Fokker G-1B prototype
1936 monoplane twin-boom jachtkruiser
Rough Field
Crew : 2
Powerplant : 2 x 1365hp Avia Hercules II
Armament : forward 8x7.92mm & 1x 7.92mm rear, radio.
Armor : 10mm disk
Payload : 2,200lbs
Range : 756nm at 180kts
Rate of climb : 2,254 fpm loaded, 2,798 fpm sans bombs
Loaded Stall speed : 81kts
Ceiling : 39,000 ft
Max speed : 308kts (354 mph) loaded, 359mph sans bombs
Corner speed : 312kts, 22.6 deg/ sec
Weight (max) : 15,610 lbs
Weight (light) : 11,684 lbs
Cost : $65,000
Wing Span: 54 ft Length: 36 ft. Wing Area: 384 ft2
Wingloading : 40 lbs/ ft2 (35 unloaded)