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andrew123

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xoknight and mareczex333 have become the first people to achieve midair refueling. I hope to see other attempts and will attempt my own midair refueling very soon. - shoutout

Craft Showcase (also includes some craft by Elad and Megalodon):

Su-33 Mk

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Su-30MK.

It's damn maneuverable.

Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/ccpt3a7qln2hoi7/Su-30MK%20Clean.craft?dl=0

Controlled cobra.

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Armed edition sold separately. (includes 5 aa-11 archer missiles)

Look at that reinforced landing gear.

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Some pictures.

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Make sure to get up to speed after take off, and set the throttle to 80 percent after take off for the best maneuverability.

Also, jet has not been tested without fly by wire.

Ã’ ÷ðщøту àþôøýы!

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In KSP, this ship displaces over 220 long tons, while my old Burke replica only displaced 120 tons. Did I mention the large flight deck? :)

Also, put to full throttle and SAS on before launching any missiles. When using the cruise missiles, press space after switching to them to remove boosters, and also correct orientation.

Also, enter the water at less than 10 m/s.

Numeral key 1 toggles the ship's main engines.

Disclaimer: The turret is not-operational atm, although it can fire the round. I'm still developing it.

The ship is armed with:

2X Brahmos missiles

8X AIM-56 VLS SAM's (Can be 20X, but that's an optional package. The rear VLS cells are empty unless you wish to fill them.)

1X MK-12 naval gun

1X Aegis Combat Suite

1X SPY-1D PAR Array

1X LIG Nex1 SLQ-200K Sonata EW Suite

7X GM LM1200 COGAG

Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/uanfscluctke7po/KDX-3%20Block%20II.craft?dl=0

Next to my old Burke Class.

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The KDX-3 takes battle damage like a champ.

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there is a new giant in town! the new B-52K (for KATEC obviously) its 860 parts and 85 tonnes(which is quite close to the OG) the plane's scale is 0.75 to the real one without bombs and the tail can come off during hard turns(it can also get into a spin over 2.5 g's) there are 4 guns that simulate shooting with engines and activated with 2 and 3 AGs the cargo bay opens and closes with the 1 key.

https://www.dropbox.com/s/hk3dok7s2cirwyk/B-52.craft?dl=0

Pics:

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E-9

Welll I've promised to get my new looker out the door ASAP and here it is! The E-9 is a new multirole plane designed as a combination between high speed high maneuverability and long endurance and long range with high capacity for armaments. The E-9 can carry 8-10 of the 0.625 AIM-56 (possibly more) and it has 2 sets of engines- 1 low altitude basic jets for sub-sonic low altitude long cruising ability another high advanced jets for high speed on high altitude for long range capabilities for high speed bombing and dogfighting runs you need to use both engines at the same time. With both engines it can turn at 10 G's and 7 G's with only one pair.

Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/2xxytp87e49vv8r/E-9.craft?dl=0

Pictures.

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Super Hornet

I'm currently developing bunker buster missiles, so I'll release an armed version of this jet separately.

I also took some liberty on the accuracy of the replica itself to increase the performance of the craft.

Introducing, the Super Hornet!

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It checks off almost all of the performance requirements.

It has four tanks per engine for a total internal fuel payload of 1200 units, along with a 46 unit external drop tank. That's well over twice the range of the F-15E I built... sorry, USAF. :(

The maneuverability is pretty awesome, too. :)

I'll be releasing the armed version with AIM-9X missiles and bunker buster guided munitions soon.

This version, the non bunker buster edition, is not equipped with weapon stations. It is easy to retrofit, however.

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Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/nld3mtcjvu85u6f/F_A-18E-5.craft?dl=0

DDG-51 Arleigh Burke

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Izumo ブロック1

Prototype download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/4jmqxee251yg114/Helicopter%20Destroyer%20Izumo%20Prototype.craft?dl=0

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E-4 Eagle

E-4 prototype download: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dietk4h1jwaunxz/AACH6ylK8NWp3XtphUJNOwYaa/E-4%20Eagle.craft?dl=0

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A-15 ArcAngle

A-15 prototype download: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dietk4h1jwaunxz/AAAj8BqKqJ0lSTV96pDUoWU8a/A-15%20ArcAngle.craft?dl=0

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Sky Soarer

Sky Soarer Prototype Download: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dietk4h1jwaunxz/AAA2M_owxgqgKXgaxnzDvlIqa/SkySoarer.craft?dl=0

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Angelos

Angelos prototype download: https://www.dropbox.com/sh/dietk4h1jwaunxz/AACRvjC1-1zxm33o4VtGO1G7a/Angelos.craft?dl=0

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PAK-FA

PAK-FA prototype download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vfpw6q6n2d...0PA.craft?dl=0

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B-1A BONE

B-1A prototype download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/n6bh7dehr6e6p4x/B-1A%20Block%20ii.craft?dl=0

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B-2 Spirit

B-2 prototype download: [under development]

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Dreadnaught

download: http://www./download/4cn3vcq0z4r145s/%27Victory%27+Class+Dreadnought.craft#39;Victory'_Class_Dreadnought.craft

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200 tons and 530 parts, this behemoth is a mighty vessel. She is armed with 2 'Impaler' missiles and 12 I-Beams, she is built in an odd way, her armour shell is built first, then everything else is put on the inside, this makes her incredibly resilient.

She took part in The Battle of Laythe in which she was attacked and heavily damaged by an enemy frigate., but she pulled through, she chased her enemy and obliterated it bringing an end to the fight.

Heavy Frigate

download: http://www./download/cbcwh2spil8m91f/%27Temeraire%27+Class+Heavy+Frigate.craft#39;Temeraire'_Class_Heavy_Frigate.craft

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68 tons and 290 parts, this ship has two layers of armour, one slows down a projectile, the other stops it. She is armed with 8 I-beams, three can be fired in each broadside, and one impaler.

Two of these ships took part in The Battle of Laythe, one ship took three fighter attacks and was only put out of action by a design flaw which has since been fixed. The other ship ripped an enemy frigate in two.

Battlecruiser

download: http://www./download/hxaed7h2nv10nej/%27Royal+Sovereign%27+Class+Battlecruiser.craft#39;Royal_Sovereign'_Class_Battlecruiser.craft

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63 tons and 270 parts, this ship is partly double layered and takes some inspiration from Zekes' formidable 'Drek' type ships. She is armed with 6 I-beams and two standard SRB missiles.

Two of these ships took part in The Battle of Laythe in which both destroyed a frigate each and made up the first phase of my battle strategy.

JMSDF Takeshima

download: [under development]

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EB-7 HellCarrier

download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/q5j8jriibzp67w5/EB-7%20HellCarrier.craft?dl=0

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hello everyone at KATEC! After a long time of inactivity i have a treat for you- The EB-7 HellCarrier. it's a bomber plane filled with 16(yes 16!) AIM-56 Missiles also it's quite maneuverable at 6 G's when full and empty

E-5 Demon

Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/wid8k68r703ps1n/E-5%20Demon.craft?dl=0

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A very maneuverable craft that turns at 14-15 G's while not armed and 10+ G's while fully armed with 2 0.625 missiles. it's rather small and lands at very low speed of less than 20 m/s. it's designed as an air superiority craft that can take on much larger planes then himself.

E-5V Phoenix

Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/obp1j3rd9xzs47w/E-5V%20Phoenix.craft?dl=0

It's and E-5 modified to have VTOL capabilities while sacrificing as little of the maneuverability as possible- As of that it turns at 13-14 G's while not armed and 10+ G's while fully armed with 2 0.625 missiles. the VTOL engine is strong enough to lift the craft at 50% throttle.

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E-6

Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/j2wcohm5jsgoe1l/E-6.craft?dl=0

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The Third plane for this monster release is the E-6: It's built on the mindset of making an E-5 for general purpose missions so it carries twice as much ammunition inside an internal missile bay. It's capable of 11-12 G's while not armed and 9-10 G's when the missile bay is full.

E-8

Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/vs4c2vongcy1ysp/E-8.craft?dl=0

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The Forth has some major changes in the E fighter line as it's not only not a fighter but not even manned. Ladies and gentleman i'm happy to present the new E line plane the E-8 (E-7 is a the bomber i released earlier also called EB-7): It's a surveillance drone meant for high duration missions but also capable of high speed reconnaissance.

It's flight ceiling is 35,000m and it's top speed is above 2000 m/s (although it's not recommended to go over 32 Km).

E-8A

Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/34yf6wgq9yvqfot/E-A8.craft?dl=0

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The Last plane for today is a combat drone built upon our marvelous E-8 that was built by demand from our military branch. The E-8A: This plane holds the future of our unkerballed operations- it can carry at least 2 0.625 missiles (it comes equipped with 2) and by clever design it's as maneuverable than our E-5 Demon while loaded with 2 missiles and more maneuverable while empty at 15+ G's. It's a bit slow turning when at low speeds after take off. Speaking of take off it's TO and landing speeds are low enough to even land on carriers(although i didnt try that) at below 15 m/s.

Introducing, the USAF F-15E Strike Eagle! (×â€Ã— ×©×¨ ×â€Ã—ª×•×§×£)

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Here's some earlier configurations (It achieved well over 1000 m/s):

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With functioning drop tanks. Meant to extend range, and they're functioning perfectly.

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Now here's the latest configuration!

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Download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/sinyf15mi4ygxgl/F-15E-2%20X%20A2A%204.craft?dl=0

The drop tanks drain in this order: Center, then conformal.

The missiles are also activated after you drop them, and will start out rotated 90 degrees.

Kill some migs!

F-15E ×â€Ã— ×©×¨ ×â€Ã—ª×•×§×£

F-15E prototype download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/d4u970ywzd6wntk/F-15E.craft?dl=0

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Kelly Johnsons:

xoknight

Mareczex333

Tanker Craft:

Receiving Craft

Avro Vulcan: http://forum.kerbalspaceprogram.com/threads/73434-HIRING-Midair-Refueling-Development-Labs-xoknight-mareczex333-successful?p=1331158#post1331158

Concept refining is next.

Midair refueling is finally achieved. xoknight used my sr-72 in the first ever military refueling docking run, while Mareczex333 used his own designs for a full and stable refueling in midair recently.

Mareczex333 refueling video.

Jagerman's Tutorial:

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Mid air refueling is more of a skill you learn like docking in my opinion, but it is harder than docking for reasons we all know. Your plane looks capable but who knows, I am going to have to make my own refueling attemp. Anyways nice job and good luck.

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Low altitude edition. Mid air re fueling is still in development.

Engine change and a dual layer canard layout. It actually took some features from the original b-1 lancer bomber.

download: https://www.dropbox.com/s/l4ujl9qtcyuyufs/Sr-72%20Goldbird%20Low%20Altitude.craft

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Getting close... (been almost 2 hours)

I don't even think the SR-71 could fly that long that slow, leaking fuel and stuff :P Nice to see someone acualy secceding a little, I haven't had any luck but I am trying. (I may be wrong about it's flight time)

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Sigh... I guess we will have to wait until the arm pack will be uploaded. Your name is going in the title either way for this.

I hereby grant you the status of Kelly Johnson. Engineer with continuing valor for this great cause.

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