KU-926 Pounder

< Pounder >

High threat environment close air support is a myth some may say. Clearly it appears to be what the PGS doctrine is operating under with the Pounder. It’s a bird with a heavy engine, no attempt in reducing radar returns, and on the rather smaller side. It is a rugged platform, however, with a massive offset rotary cannon and large mass lift capacity. The latter of which comes with the aid of a variable wing geometry adjusting it’s AoA while keeping the fuselage level. It additionally adds greater aim-down capabilties with the main cannon while reducing altitude loss. It’s heavy mass lends to its extended loitering time and speed for quick deployment and response.

< Flight Notes >

- DO NOT pull high positive G maneuvers with wings in higher AoA position; can induce uneven stall and death roll

- Unstable yaw and high roll-over risk on ground

- High stabilator effectiveness reduction w/ speeds under 70m/s, limit pitch input to avoid stalled control surface at low speeds

- Expect nose wheel-first landings

- Sustain speeds above 90m/s on gun runs

< Control Groups >

1 - Toggle Engine

2 - Extend/Retract Spoilers

3 - Toggle Landing Lights

4 - Toggle Taxi Lights

6 - Extend/Retract Ladder

0 - Toggle Navigation Lights

RCS - Toggle Main Cannon

Trans. U/D - Pitch Trim

Trans. L/R - Wing AoA/Flaps

Abort - Eject

A stock aircraft called KU-926 Pounder. Built with 294 of the finest parts, its root part is probeCoreOcto2.v2.

Built in the SPH in KSP version 1.12.5.