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The Dodo Epicbomber (Open Storefront)

Akimonad
17-11-2007, 15:30
The VHUBLOL-42 Dodo Epicbomber
An Akimonadi-Franberrian-Questerian Cooperation

Type: Supersonic biplane strategic diving tiltrotor bomber/transport
Length: 60m
Wingspan: 85m (Top wing is forward-swept, bottom is delta wing)
Height: 20m
Propulsion:
4x Rolls-Royce Trent 8104 Turbofans (507 kN thrust each)
2x Eurojet EJ200 Turbojets (90 kN each)
1x Rocketdyne F-1 (6.9 MN)
8x P & W PT6C Turboprop/Tiltrotors (2300 shp each, 6 in tiltrotor configuration, one on nose, one on tail)
2x Liftfans (Approx 89 kN each)
Empty Weight: 120,000 kg
Normal Weight: 165,000 kg
Maximum Take-Off Weight: 220,000 kg
Normal Payload: 45,000 kg
Maximum Payload: 50,000 kg
Combat Range: 8,000 km with full normal payload
Ferry Range: 10,000 km
Operational Ceiling/Altitude: 70,000 ft
Maximum Altitude: 80,000 ft
Cruising Speed:
230 mph on props only
565 mph with turbofans (w/o afterburner) only
600 mph on F-1 only
Supercruising Speed: Mach 1.2 on full afterburner with turbofans only
Mach 1.43 with turbofans and F-1
Maximum Speed: Mach 1.6
Rate of Climb: 2,000 ft/min on turbofans
4,200 ft/min on turbofans and F-1
Number of pylons: Sixteen, eight on each wing. Hardpoints on top wing for missiles/rockets only.
Crew (List): 2 pilots, 2 engineers, 3 bombardiers, 3 navigators/radar operators, 1 Imam, capable of transporting 50 paratroopers
Avionics: GPS and inertial navigation, AESA radar, doppler radar and lightning detectors, FLIR.

The Dodo Epicbomber was designed by a coalition of Akimonadi, Franberrian and Questerian aerospace companies to fulfill the need for a bomber that could surpass lulz at sea level. The Epicbomber was created as the first bomber to reach epic lulz in stable flight.

The Dodo is designed in a biplane layout, with a forward-swept wing on top and a delta wing on the bottom. Many of the engines are carried on the delta wing, while the turboprops are mounted on the forward-swept wing in a pusher configuration, so as not to impair any missile or rocket payloads mounted on the wing's pylons.

The Dodo is powered by a variety of different engines and propulsions systems, which give the Dodo some 'epic' capabilities. Besides being able to go supersonic, the Dodo can hover via tiltrotors and liftfans. The tiltrotors are rotordynes because, in the words of the engineers, they "provide even more epicness". The Dodo is also equipped with an F-1 rocket engine for short takeoff assistance.

The Dodo is designed to carry so-called 'epic' payloads, and can carry incendiaries, high explosives, fuel-air explosive, bomblets and nuclear payloads within the confines of its bomb bays. The Dodo can carry so many bombs that bombardiers are generally unable to drop them all. This has been the source of much merriment, as the Dodo can function effectively as its own storage.

The pylons on the Dodo allow it to carry small bombs outside the bays, as well as AAMs, ATGMs, Rockets, Gun Pods and External Gas Tanks.

In the self-defense department, the Dodo carries two QF 2 "Pom Pom" guns mounted in ventral and dorsal arrangements. The Dodo can also carry air-to-air missiles for heightened defense.

The Dodo is unique in that it is one of the only supersonic strategic bombers that can also dive-bomb.

The Dodo is also able to transport 50 fully-equipped paratroopers deep into enemy territory. The Dodo's high-altitude capabilities allow it to easily breach enemy airspace.

One crewmember serves as Imam for the mosque included with the Dodo. The mosque is contained inside a gondola and deployed by balloon. The whole balloon is towed by the Dodo. Tests indicate that religious ceremonies can be conducted at speeds exceeding Mach 1.2.

One of the comforts added for the crew is an inflatable "Moon Bounce" similar to those used at birthday parties and social functions.

The total developments costs for the aircraft are still being computed, but they are estimated at $5 trillion.

Many of the extreme costs are attributed to test failures. In one live-fire test incident, the F-1 Engine of a prototype Dodo exploded, detonating the live payloads the Dodo held and killing 50 people.

In another supersonic test, the fuel-laden forward-swept wing of a Dodo was torn off and crashed into a Franberrian hospital for orphans, killing 300.

At a Questerian air show, one of the Trent turbofans of an experimental airframe (on static display) tore out of the fuselage and collided with a stand filled with spectators, killing 155. Engineers said they were "stunned" by "the fact that the plane actually managed to start an engine".

Though the Dodo has experienced many setbacks the project was so epic that the cooperating companies decided to press forward.

Several working prototypes have been constructed, and the Dodo will enter service within a decade.

The Dodo will enter service in Questeria with the alternate designation of the "Chicken Epicbomber".

The Epicbomber is available in configurations with Sunni or Shia mosques, as well as a Burger King replacing the mosque for heathen countries, or you can customize with the new 'Build Your Own Place of Worship' facility.

PRICE PER UNIT: $500 billion.
DPRs: not available at this time.

Features currently being researched:

Sheep Pasture
Working Hydroponic garden powered by jet fuel
Salt mine
Toy factory (for winning Hearts and Minds of enemies)
Cotton candy machine (see above)
Sixteen screen cinema


[OOC DISCLAIMER: This bomber is designed for lulz.]
Franberry
17-11-2007, 15:33
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Official Statement of the Federal Sultanate Duchydom of Franberry

The Franberrian Government fully sponsors this magnificent product of engineering, which it has helped construct, for the goodwill of humanity.
Akimonad
18-11-2007, 03:14
Bump.
Allanea
18-11-2007, 03:55
The Angstrom was far more awesome.

~~Marshal Shiunji Watanabe.
1010102
18-11-2007, 04:11
The Binarian Empire shall purchase two of these planes with the buger king instead of the mosque, for a total of 1 trillion USD.
Vault 10
18-11-2007, 04:15
The Angstrom was far more awesome.
Nah, Dodo wins hands down.


Do you supply loldongs with it?


Signed, Mathew Quasidan.
Akimonad
19-11-2007, 02:06
The Binarian Empire shall purchase two of these planes with the buger king instead of the mosque, for a total of 1 trillion USD.

CONFIRMED AND APPROVED.
Cotland
15-05-2008, 23:03
bumpers