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==Aircraft review== | ==Aircraft review== | ||
'''This month: ( | '''This month: Bell P-59 Airacomet''' | ||
The P-59 was the first American jet aircraft. Developed by the Bell company in response to the USAAF's requirement for a jet fighter. Although the Airacomet never saw combat, it was used to train many USAAF pilots in flying jet aircraft. | |||
As usual, Helijah has done a fantastic job with the 3D model of the aircraft, and GIT users can take full advantage of the new fuselage reflection effect which Helijah has added to this model. The canopy opens and closes, and the pilot's head moves around. Although these features may seem insignificant, they do add to the overall experience of flying this already beautiful aircraft. | |||
There are, however, some minor issues with the 3D model. The model has afterburners, while the real P-59 did not, and tracers fired from the guns of this aircraft do not behave like their real life counterparts. (The muzzle velocities of the guns have not been modelled correctly) | |||
The 3D cockpit contains the standard six instruments, which is enough to fly with, and the autopilot works, too. | |||
The FDM seems to be fairly accurate, as the Airacobra should, and will reach 46,200 feet, and it can achieve and sustain a climb rate of 3,200 feet per minute. | |||
(Pictures coming soon) | |||
==From the community== | ==From the community== | ||