MP Airforce

[nuke11]

I'm currently in the process of writting down some ideas for a mini module that revolves around an MP Airbase for my website. I'm considering the Bronco or Skyraider, but I'm also kicking around the idea of a more modern aircraft like the EMB-314 as well.

[rcaf_777]

dose the MP have a fussion powerplant for aircraft?

[nuke11]

Yes. The Prime Base module has a C-130 Herc and a helicopter listed. I believe they where to be fusioned powered. The big problem I see with this is the aircraft can fly around the world non stop, which will make it very difficult on the PD to control the players.

Some sort of impossed limitations need to be imposed.

[Matt W]

Rcaf,

I don't see why you couldn't use the P-51 Mustang. My only criticsm would be that (unlike the Hercules and the helicopters) the Mustang is not really a multi-role aircraft - and the Project might want something with a little more versatility

My suggestions for the (fixed-wing) MP Air Force would include

1. Sadler Piranha: an armed ultralight, with folding wings (make that a HEAVILY armed ultralight)
2. Cessna 337: twin engine utility (also known as O-2 Skymaster or FTB337G Milirole)
3. Britten-Norman Defender: armed STOL light transport

Incidentally, are you considering any variants of the Mustang, such as the Piper PA-48 Enforcer?

[dragoon500ly]

Originally Posted by nuke11

I'm currently in the process of writting down some ideas for a mini module that revolves around an MP Airbase for my website. I'm considering the Bronco or Skyraider, but I'm also kicking around the idea of a more modern aircraft like the EMB-314 as well.

Why? You don't need the latest and best in equipment, for example, the old C-47 transport is still in use in several air forces, as well as for several air transport companies...is it outdated, difficult to load? Yup...but the reason why it is still in service, when the US was building the transport, they also produced tons of spare parts, it is still possible as of 2009, to get "brand new" parts, they have been setting in government warehouses for 60+ years, but still in original wrapping.

The Spad is in similar shape as far as spares go, there was even a brand new production run during the 1960s to insure that an adequate supply of parts were on hand.

And for OT entertainment, the US government sold as surplus five M-4A3E8 Sherman tanks....that have been setting in a warehouse since they were built in 1951. Sold to collectors/museums in 2010.

Remember that scene at the end of the first Indiana Jones? Hmmmm

[Gamer]

Nuke11, if you are considering light modern coin aircraft might I suggest the Air Tractors AT802U longsword.

[nuke11]

Originally Posted by Gamer

Nuke11, if you are considering light modern coin aircraft might I suggest the Air Tractors AT802U longsword.

Yes I have looked at it. Just not sure of it yet. Still need to read the specs of it and see what it can handle.

[Gamer]

For those interested.
AT802U brochure

and some eye candy