Introducing WP-05C Megalodon

A Special-purpose Amphibian Airlifter

Descriptions

WP-05C Megalodon, developed and flight-tested by AoA (Alliance of Aviators), is a seaplane designed to carry heavy payload to remote / difficult locations. Commonly used in rescue missions, fire fighting, air transportation, military operations, and many other situations, the Megalodon has proven itself to be an adaptable aircraft well-suited for many special purposes. This particular model is a civilian, airlifting version, commonly used as transporters around the archipelagos of Droo.

The aircraft uses 2 massive "Riptide" turbo-prop engine, which each develops around 480KN of thrust in optimal condition. This allows the aircraft to reach a service ceiling of over 10,000 metres and cruise at approximately 485 knots (900 kph).

The greatest challenge during the design of the aircraft was the immense drag on the plane when taking off from water, making it difficult for the plane to gain speed and lift. To solve this, AoA has came up with the innovative idea of using 4 pairs of "water sled," which are large current deflectors attached under the fuselage. These sleds create additional lift and "push" the plane above the water during acceleration, making taking off and landing on water possible.

Controls

All controls are labelled
- AG1: engine and main systems (including flight control)
- AG2: search & landing light
- AG3: cargo door & ramp
- AG4: current deflectors
- AG5: fuel cell (in case of low battery)
- AG6: beacon and strobe lights
- AG8: landing gears
- Slider 2: vizzy controlled pitch
- Slider 3: vizzy controlled roll
- Slider 4: vizzy controlled ramp

Notes

• Current Deflectors (AG4) must be deployed during takeoff/ landing on water. Likewise it must be retracted during takeoff/ landing on the ground.
• Vizzy controlled slider should not be manually tempered with. All Vizzy is stored in the command chip of the plane.
• Because of the great wingspan and mass of the aircraft, the plane risks disintergration during intense manoeuvre. A Pitch limiter program has been installed, however, it may cause the handling of the plane to become a bit "stiff" during high speed.
• Payload testing had not been done yet. the craft is expected to be capable of carrying payload anywhere between 20-40 tons. However the addition of payload should require some weight redistribution.
• The interior can use some more detail, I'm kinda terrible at that :/ Perhaps I'll comeback and embellish it a bit more in the future..
• No XML had been used in the making of this craft.
• This is my response to the airlift challenge