Rule the skies

[VoxApocrypha]

"We may need a stronger engine, yes. I think it would be good if we could up its bombload to three 500 pounders, and as well increase the number of machine guns, maybe to four. Roskana won't need it for Torpedoes, we may independently seek the Cu-121 for that as it'd fit for a naval bomber or attack craft better than the T-30. At least, for our purposes."

[Greywall]

“We can begin work on the frame and body then, our team will get to work on drafting the variants possible and have them presented once finished.”

After hearing the Roskana ask about the CU-121 the Gaelics would nod, “we’ll draft a carrier version of this as well if your team can help with the engine and if we can get some help with the armament”

[Artsy Astra]

The Shazza'k would nod and say, "We'll speak with some of our contractors and arms specialists so we can get some conversions and prototype weapons for mounting."

[VoxApocrypha]

"We can work on the engine. We may have an engine that'd fit, though it'll be one designed mostly for two-seater attack aircraft. We'll see about getting a couple shipped out here, give it a try with the airframe, and then if it needs to be tweaked we do the tweaking." The Kithiu mfrom before would say.

[Greywall]

Farrell nodded at her fellow engineers "Alright then, lets get to it."

The Gaelic team began drafting and drawing out specific measurements and sending various orders for parts and materials to be sent to the project site. UKUG factories back in Alba and Faroe would begin stamping and cutting the ordered parts before shipping them across the Shawbalt. While the parts for assembly took their time arriving Farrell would ask her Roskanan hosts "Where a good place to get some food and a stiff ale around here?"

Her team were anxious to get to work but wanted to get the edge off first with some drinks and food, it would take weeks for the proper materials to arrive so they would enjoy their visit in the meantime. They would build two designs at first, the base model for CAS and a variant they referred to as 'Ass Blaster'. It had a rear turret opening to ward off enemy fighters and would be used for both ground support and naval launches.

Assblaster variant

[VoxApocrypha]

When asked about a place to get some food, the upper members of the team would direct that question to the majority of the group, being all lower tier engineers with knowledge mostly pertaining to maintenance or machining and other necessary skills for aircraft design and maintenance. One of them gets up, and says, "We've got a bar outside the bar I think. But it's a bit of a walk and it's starting to pour, so grab your coat." They'd say, turning to leave.

It'd be a long night since a lot of the engineers seemed to take their work with them as they went, a fair number of them eating and drinking while they worked on figuring out what engine might work for the planes, and as well the Ass Blaster would be the subject of discussion as it was going to be even heavier than the plane they were aiming for, though it did generate interest further up the chain so it was considered to be something worth pursuing to a lower note than that of the T-30.

[Greywall]

At last materials arrived from Ulster-Gaelia. The team was enjoying their stay in Roskana but knew they had a job to do, they began laying out the parts on large cloth spreads to 'map' out the assembly of the prototypes. "Right. Let's build the twins." Farrell called out and they began work on the T-30 and the T-30A (Assblaster), the metal skeleton of the two fighters. Pieces would be pressed together by a few to allow a welder to arc and meld them together, the smell of metal being fused together quickly filled the facility as they slowly but diligently work at their craft. If there was one thing Gaelics prided themselves, it was doing good work on anything they did. The two frames were worked on simultaneously by the Gaelic group, some of them would approach the Roskana and Marrlan teams before working on the engine compartment and where the armament went, asking what they needed space wise and what could work in the design.

[VoxApocrypha]

The Roskanan team would give them design specifications for the engine compartment, dimensions and spacing, as well as a few suggestions for the engine and strengthening the frame around the engines.

[Artsy Astra]

The Marrlan engineers acquired some prototype machine guns shipped in from Rolbeck and began final inspections before requesting directions to the nearest firing range or empty field. One's they weren't running extra firing tests and adjustments on would be provided for initial fitting on the airframes. The team brought over a prototype ready for mounting and plopped it down on a table.


They specifically stressed the needed space for their recoil dampening springs lest something cause excessive vibrations and reduce accuracy or cause other issues before specifying where to make space for the ammo tracks and other accommodations.

[Greywall]

The Gaelic team began welding the frames more and more together making steady progress, with the Roskana engine dimensions they made progress on the engine compartment. They also made sure to keep space for the Marrlan arsenal, the T-30 would be finished frame wise first, the T-30A would need more time as the build was a bit more complex to allow a gunner be at the tail of the plane while having the rudder be right underneath.

[Artsy Astra]

The Marrlan engineers assisted in the framing work particularly attempting to alleviate some of the heavy work on the T-30A's gunner area. They suggested creating a metal basket then building a lower boom arm off of it to support the tail and rudder then fully connect it to the body with supports incase the recoil of the guns may cause undue vibrations.

[Greywall]

Both frames of the T-30 and T-30A were complete, internal components were being carefully installed such as controls and electronics. Following that would be the actual shell of the aircraft. With the two fighters completed, Farrell turned to her Roskana and Marrlan counterparts,

"anything else needed? Otherwise, its testing how they fly then what they can carry payload wise." 

[VoxApocrypha]

The Roskanan Team would give the go-ahead, but would first want to record its flight characteristics without a payload before then loading them 'For Bear', with one of them saying "I want to see if it can fly well first, before we see if it Mauls things good too."

[Artsy Astra]

The Marrlan team would have nothing else besides tweaking the guns convergence during firing tests. "If it's not shooting towards North Kana and Plainery at the same time I think it'll be fine."

[EpicToaster1]

Technology Project Moderation

T-30

Tarmac: The T-30 fueled up without issues and was able to reach the runway under its own power.

Take-off: The aircraft's take-off ended up being a little bumpy, though likely it can be chocked up to pilot inexperience with the aircraft.

Basic Flight Path: The aircraft managed to maintain steady, level flight without issues.

Landing: The aircraft landed without issue and was able to make it back to the tarmac under its own power.

From an Engineer's perspective, the aircraft is working nominally and can undergo further design alterations or more intense testing.


T-30A

Tarmac: The T-30A fueled up without issues and was able to reach the runway under its own power.

Take-off: The aircraft was able to take off without issue.

Basic Flight Path: The aircraft managed to maintain steady, level flight, though the pilot reports that the aircraft had strong vibrations throughout the airframe.

Landing: The aircraft's landing was less than optimal. The tail-end snapped off after a hard touchdown, the pilot later commenting that as the plane dropped to slower landing speeds the plane became very nose-heavy and did not wish to stay in the air.

From an Engineer's perspective, the aircraft must undertake some design changes and another simple test before moving on to the next phase.