Grumman TBF-2 Avenger
Introducing the TBF-2 Avenger!
The Avenger was the heaviest single-engined aircraft of World War II, and only the USAAF’s P-47 Thunderbolt came close to equalling it in maximum loaded weight among all single-engined fighters, being only some 400 lb (181 kg) lighter than the TBF, by the end of World War II. To ease carrier storage concerns, simultaneously with the F4F-4 model of its Wildcat carrier fighter, Grumman designed the Avenger to also use the new Sto-Wing patented "compound angle" wing-folding mechanism, intended to maximize storage space on an aircraft carrier; the Wildcat’s replacement the F6F Hellcat also employed this mechanism. The engine used was the powerful, twin-row Wright R-2600-20 Twin Cyclone fourteen-cylinder radial engine, which produced 1,900 hp/1,417 kW.
Based on the Grumman avenger by Kevinu984 and released with his blessing, This is a complete refit and upgrade, painted in the Atlantic livery.
I’m constantly updating this to make it good for multiplayer. Be sure to check the change log as I will document every update so you are not in the dark about what I’ve done.
Featuring:
Illuminated radium gauges
Alt Hold
Variable pitch propeller
Working MK13 aerial torpedo
Working emergency beacon location system.
Upgraded with a radial modular engine for increased performance. The top speed is around 150 knots.
A realistic ammo counter. If you are using unlimited ammo, you are restricted to 1,200 rounds in the wing guns. Reset is in the bomb bay.
To start:
Turn on battery, wings and fuel pump.
Press the starter button
Pitch is controlled manually.
HOW TO LAUNCH THE TORPEDO
Open the bomb bay doors.
lower your speed to 115-120 knots
NOTE: you must be under 150 feet for a successful lauch. Remember to lead your target.
Press space bar to launch.
You have an two ammo counters for your wing mounted guns. One is for limited and the other is for infinite ammo. With infinite ammo you are limited to 1,200 rounds (600 per wing) and you will have to "rearm" on the ground by landing and pressing the rearm button in the bomb bay.
I was going to release this a while back but the space update screwed me up so here it is. I hope you enjoy.
A few people I have to thank:
Of course Kevin for allowing me to use his initial creation to upgrade
Blake172005 for his help with the torpedo
Phishercat for helping me with the modular engine
Thales for his help with figuring out the ammo limiter
You can find fuel tanker here:
https://steamcommunity.com/sharedfiles/filedetails/?id=2975358828
