Soudin
30-12-2004, 22:06
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Bellamy Aviation of Soudin presents the O-3B Dragonfly.
The O-3B is an update to the Vietnam era YO-3A. Using modern materials and technology, Bellamy Aviation has produced possibly an aircraft that
is as close to invisible as possible.
The O-3B uses lightweight, radar absorbing composites, rather than the wooden frame the YO-3A had. This enables the plane to be lighter and
less visible to radar. The O-3B also uses a beefier 300 horsepower rotary engine, further reducing vibration and noise in the YO-3A's already quiet
engine. The three-bladed variable pitch propeller was modified to quiet the craft even further.
The result is an ultra quiet, ultra stealthy recon plane. The sound of the plane is easily drowned out by anything, even a light breeze.
The O-3B will be used as a recon/spy plane. It also can be used to mark targets for other bombers with laser designation.
The Soudinese Defense Force has ordered 100 of these planes, but does not plan on purchasing many more, as Soudin is a peaceful nation.
The aircraft will be used to measure sonic boom noise of other aircraft.
No plans for export at the moment.
Stats:
Cost: $500,000 per unit
Powerplant: Mazda 300 HP Rotary Engine
Empty Weight: 1,000 lbs
Max Takeoff Weight: ~4,000+ lbs
Length: 25 ft
Wingspan: 56 ft
Max Speed: 190 mph
Ceiling: 18,000 ft
Bellamy Aviation of Soudin presents the O-3B Dragonfly.
The O-3B is an update to the Vietnam era YO-3A. Using modern materials and technology, Bellamy Aviation has produced possibly an aircraft that
is as close to invisible as possible.
The O-3B uses lightweight, radar absorbing composites, rather than the wooden frame the YO-3A had. This enables the plane to be lighter and
less visible to radar. The O-3B also uses a beefier 300 horsepower rotary engine, further reducing vibration and noise in the YO-3A's already quiet
engine. The three-bladed variable pitch propeller was modified to quiet the craft even further.
The result is an ultra quiet, ultra stealthy recon plane. The sound of the plane is easily drowned out by anything, even a light breeze.
The O-3B will be used as a recon/spy plane. It also can be used to mark targets for other bombers with laser designation.
The Soudinese Defense Force has ordered 100 of these planes, but does not plan on purchasing many more, as Soudin is a peaceful nation.
The aircraft will be used to measure sonic boom noise of other aircraft.
No plans for export at the moment.
Stats:
Cost: $500,000 per unit
Powerplant: Mazda 300 HP Rotary Engine
Empty Weight: 1,000 lbs
Max Takeoff Weight: ~4,000+ lbs
Length: 25 ft
Wingspan: 56 ft
Max Speed: 190 mph
Ceiling: 18,000 ft