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+ | |image = Helvetica3.png|imagedesc = A TSA-181-Helvetica flying over mountains in [[Bastia]] |
|type=Flying-Boat |
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|role=Fuel transport, Cargo transport, Search&Rescue |
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|operators=[[Tsaregorodtsev Aviation]]</br>Sahren coast service</br>Bastian coast guard</br> |
|operators=[[Tsaregorodtsev Aviation]]</br>Sahren coast service</br>Bastian coast guard</br> |
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+ | |mass=24.84 Tonnes (unloaded) 39 Tonnes (max load) |
|length=20.5 |
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|width= 31.3 |
|width= 31.3 |
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|height=6.5 |
|height=6.5 |
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| − | |propulsion=2 x |
+ | |propulsion=2 x R181 Turboprop engines |
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+ | |speed=110.8m/s |
|range=1,600 (full load) |
|range=1,600 (full load) |
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| − | |crew=Pilot, Copilot |
+ | |crew=Pilot, Copilot |
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+ | |variants=none</br> |
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+ | The '''TSA-181-Helvetica''' is a twin engine flying boat manufactured and supported by [[Sahr |Sahren]] aircraft manufacturer [[Tsaregorodtsev Aviation]]. |
| + | The maiden flight of the TSA-181-Helvetica took place on 22nd of Gardo, 2181 and entered into production later that year. It saw usage as a medium sized cargo transport and a few were produced for the Sahren coast service and Bastian coast guard. |
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| − | The Abzalev Arrow was specially requested by the Sahren Republican navy as a liquidfuel transport in order to service new naval vessels that were planned to enter service in the 2160s-70s. |
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| − | The maiden flight of the Abzalev Arrow took place on 7rd of Lutzayu, 2156 but would not enter into production until a year later due to engine supply chain issues. By 2161 the aircraft swapped to a more powerful and efficient Type2161 LFO-electric turbine. This new model would become transport for senior military officers, the president, and the king. The Ostaleech varient was produced as an experiment with parasite aircraft which proved promising yet unsuccessful. |
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==Development== |
==Development== |
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+ | ===Helvetica=== |
| + | In 2181 Tsaregorodtsev aviation sought to compete with Abzalev by creating their own flying boats. These differed from Abzalev designs in that they used Turboprops rather than LFO turbines. These were of Zokesian origin as they were easier to aquire in Bastia rather than domestic tekkian models, as a majority of Tsaregorodtsev Aviation's business occured in upper bastia. |
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| − | By 2157 new rounds of naval production were planned which would later be delayed due to economic stagnation. The Sahren Republican Navy requested a fuel transport for the new fleet along with other aircraft for auxiliary uses. Abzalev, Alkan, and Tsaregorodtsev aviation began to work on the projects simultaneously. Alkan abandoned the project shortly after as it entered decline and would later dissolve in the hysteria of the 2160s. Tsaregorodtsev aviation had only just been recreated as a measure to artificially introduce competition, which plagued their jet powered design with such numerous flaws Tsar dropped out of the competition. |
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| − | The Abzalev Arrow was chosen to use LFO-electric hybrid propellors rather than jet alternatives, which gave the aircraft superior low speed performance. The entire airframe was designed around low speed takeoff so payload capacity could be maximized at all other expenses. This caused an oversight with fuel lines in the rear of the fuelselage, which caused violent detonation if landings were too harsh. |
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| − | ===Ostaleech=== |
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| − | The Abzalev Ostaleech was a varient specially built to carry Abzalev A-2 Leech aux biplanes as a parasite fighter experiment. The experience proved just how innefective the concept was, however the two converted varients remained for further testing and the prestige it brought the company. |
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==Design== |
==Design== |
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| + | The TSA-181-Helvetica is a twin engine Flying boat. It features both landing gear and deployable pontoons, allowing it to land on sea and airfields. A design similarity with Abzalev designs was that throttle is determined by adjusting propellor pitch, not engine throttle. The aircraft was never intended to go past 120m/s so little consideration was given to a high airspeed, resulting in impressive agility for its size. |
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| − | The Abzalev Arrow is a Six engine LFO-electric powered multipurpose flying boat. No previous domestic designs existed of this scale to develope from, so the hull was essentially a Khosa class battleship scaled far lower. The airframe has two cockpits, one mounted on top of the nose for in flight use and one on the front of the nose for purposes of sailing and water landings. The wings are behind the cockpit and raised, being thick enough to allow an engineer to crawl through and perform maintenance on the LFO turbines in the middle of flight. On top of the wings is a shiplike mast containing communications equipment, which would also allow a flag to be brandished if the aircraft was to sail for long periods of time. Wind tunnel testing revealed the yaw fin too small, resulting in the triple stabilizer setup on the final design. |
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| + | [[File:Helvetica2.png|thumb|A helvetica sailing in calm water]] |
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| − | [[File:Abzalev_Arrow_2.png|thumb|Abzalev Ostaleech varient being approached by an Abzalev A-2 leech]] |
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| − | The Abzalev Arrow had some of the most excellent performance at low speeds that the nation had ever seen, requiring less takeoff speed on water than on land. The wings and fuelselage were more than strong enough to pull out of the most disasterous dives without suffering significant damage. Pilots lack control of throttle entirely, instead controlling throttle by adjusting propellor pitch. |
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| − | The interior of the Abzalev Arrow more closely resembles a ship than a flying boat. It has multiple decks and cabins and even inflateable lifeboats that can be shoved out of the hatches for easy escape in a disaster. Hatches are located above the waterlight on the port and starboard sides, and an additional one in the rear inches away from the waterline. |
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| − | [[File:Abzalev_Arrow_3.png|thumb|A photo of a detonation taken as the Arrow was landing to sail into Cath's harbour]] |
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| − | [[File:Abzalev_Arrow_4.png|thumb|left|150px|The prototype Abzalev Arrow sailing in calm sea]] |
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| − | The Abzalev Arrow has been praised for it's ability to land nearly everywhere on kerbin that has a harbour, as airfields of such length rarely existed in sahrland or were in a state of ruin and disrepair following the numerous conflicts. Despite this the Arrow still fell into favour by the Sahren Republican Guard for transport of VIPs. |
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| + | The interior of the Helvetica consists of a large twin seat cockpit and an internal cargo bay directly below the wings. The centre of mass is not shifted significantly because of this tried and true design convention. The lack of a mast however means the ship cannot legally sail for very long as flags cannot be rigged. |
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| − | ==Variants== |
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| − | ==Abzalev Ostaleech== |
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| − | The Abzalev Ostaleech (often shortend to just Ostaleech) was designed to carry Abzalev A-2 leech biplanes underslung by the wings. The biplanes were capable of refueling after docking, however the purpose was to experiment with aerial refueling, parasite fighters, and airborne carriers as a whole. The varient proved parasite fighter concepts largely innefective. |
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| − | ===Detonation controversy=== |
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| − | After the first Abzalev arrow detonated in a weather related accident in early 2163, it was investigated thoroughly and the issue with fuel lines in the rear fuelselage were found. To avoid this pilots were instructed to always land with thrust reverser at the maximum, always land level or angled upward, and to always land at 50 metres per second or lower. |
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| + | The Helvetica can compete with the much larger [[Abzalev Arrow]] as it is able to land in similarly universal conditions with much increased ease as the aircraft is smaller and easier to maneuver. |
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| − | Detonation incidents have plagued the career of the Abzalev arrow, claiming the lives of 9 crewmembers and 3 aircraft so far. Advances in flight training and caution have led to fewer incidents as time progresses |
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==See Also== |
==See Also== |
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| A TSA-181-Helvetica flying over mountains in Bastia | |||||
| Role | Fuel transport, Cargo transport, Search&Rescue | ||||
| National Origin | Sahrland-Bastia | ||||
| Production History | |||||
| Produced | |||||
| 2181 - 2225(Planned) | |||||
| Designer | Tsaregorodtsev Aviation | ||||
| Unit Cost | 177,513(√) | ||||
| Number Built | 80~ | ||||
| Service History | |||||
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| 2181 - Ongoing | |||||
| Used By | Tsaregorodtsev Aviation Sahren coast service Bastian coast guard | ||||
| Aircraft Characteristics | |||||
| Dry Mass | 24.84 Tonnes (unloaded) 39 Tonnes (max load) | ||||
| Length | 20.5 m | ||||
| Width | 31.3 m | ||||
| Height | 6.5 m | ||||
| Propulsion | 2 x R181 Turboprop engines | ||||
| Maximum Velocity | 110.8m/s | ||||
| Operational Range | 1,600 (full load) km | ||||
| Crew | Pilot, Copilot | ||||
| Variants | none |
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The TSA-181-Helvetica is a twin engine flying boat manufactured and supported by Sahren aircraft manufacturer Tsaregorodtsev Aviation.
The maiden flight of the TSA-181-Helvetica took place on 22nd of Gardo, 2181 and entered into production later that year. It saw usage as a medium sized cargo transport and a few were produced for the Sahren coast service and Bastian coast guard.
Development
Helvetica
In 2181 Tsaregorodtsev aviation sought to compete with Abzalev by creating their own flying boats. These differed from Abzalev designs in that they used Turboprops rather than LFO turbines. These were of Zokesian origin as they were easier to aquire in Bastia rather than domestic tekkian models, as a majority of Tsaregorodtsev Aviation's business occured in upper bastia.
Design
The TSA-181-Helvetica is a twin engine Flying boat. It features both landing gear and deployable pontoons, allowing it to land on sea and airfields. A design similarity with Abzalev designs was that throttle is determined by adjusting propellor pitch, not engine throttle. The aircraft was never intended to go past 120m/s so little consideration was given to a high airspeed, resulting in impressive agility for its size.
The interior of the Helvetica consists of a large twin seat cockpit and an internal cargo bay directly below the wings. The centre of mass is not shifted significantly because of this tried and true design convention. The lack of a mast however means the ship cannot legally sail for very long as flags cannot be rigged.
The Helvetica can compete with the much larger Abzalev Arrow as it is able to land in similarly universal conditions with much increased ease as the aircraft is smaller and easier to maneuver.