Blackburn Roc for FS2004
by Jeff Marsh (Jed)
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Manufacturered by: Boulton Paul Aircraft Ltd., Wolverhampton.
Purpose: Two-seater Fleet fighter. A replacement type for the Hawker" Osprey."
Origin & Development: First appeared in 1939 as a development of the Skua for fighter duties only. Most important modification was the power-driven turret for the rear gnnner in place of mannally operated installation.
Power Plant: One Bristol Perseus XII motor. Maximum power, 905 h.p. at 2,750 r.p.m. at 6,500 ft. Cruising, 715-745 h.p. at 2,400 r.p.m. at 6,500 ft. Take-off, 815 h.p.
Construction: Wings:Two Alclad box-spars with Z-section stringers and stressed-skin covering. Water-tight compartments and Zapp flaps. Folding type. Fuselage: Metal monocoque structurc in two sections, joined just forward of fin. Alclad frames and stringers carrying flush-riveted plating. Two water-tight compartments. Tail unit: Metal framework, metal covering but fabric covered control surfaces.
Dimensions: Span, 46 ft. Length, 35 ft. Height, 12 ft. 4 in. Wing area 310 sq ft. Empty weight 5,018 lbs. Max weight 8,800 lbs.
Performance: Max speed 196 mph. Max speed (with engine on emergency power) 223 mph. Cruising speed 135 mph. Endurance 6 hours, Range 810 miles
Armament: Four machine-guns concentrated in rear turret with 600 rounds per gun.
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Included Aircraft:
Blackburn Roc Mk1.
The paint scheme represents L3085 of No. 2 AACU (Anti Aircraft Co-operation Unit) flown by PO D.H. Clarke. On the 26th Spetember 1940, with Sgt Hunt as gunner, they engaged a Heinkel He59 and after a long running fight across the channel scored a probable. Honors even since Clarke had to break off the attack with a damaged engine. On return to Gosport it was found he had two enemy incendiary rounds in his main fuel tank, under his seat. Fortunately they entered low down and the petrol extinguished them. A few inches higher and the rounds would have entered above the petrol into the explosive fuel/air mixture. Also the 'Saint' on the Port side had been shot in the head.
Blackburn Roc Floatplane.
The model represents the first production Roc, L3057, which was sent to Blackburn's Dumbarton factory in October for fitment of floats. L3059 was also fitted with floats at the same time but crashed due to instability problems. This was cured on L3057 which had an extended fin attached to the underside. If the Roc was hopeless as a land/carrier based fighter it was even worse as a floatplane. It's top speed at sea level was only 170 mph and at 10,000' 193 mph.
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Legal:
THIS AIRCRAFT IS DONATIONWARE FOR THE SIM OUTHOUSE ONLY! It may not be sold or bundled! These files are not warranted in any fashion. The author has taken all precautions possible and has found no damage to any system with them, but make no warranties as to function, applicability, or as to damage to any system on which they are placed.
Happy flying, Jeff Marsh (Jed)
JMarsh1766@aol.com.
