Bomb bay on a Onex

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Bomb bay on a Onex

Postby Bacon8tor » Sun Jun 22, 2014 12:37 am

In looking over the fuselage plans for my Onex it looks like there is room for a bomb bay in the tail cone box between the first and second bulkhead.

How much fun would it be to go on a low and slow bombing run with a few 2-3 pound sacks of flour? :lol:

Weight and balance shouldn't be an issue with the 20 lb baggage area allowance. But what about the integrity of the fuselage structure with a large opening in the floor? Could it be reinforced? What about a rush of air into the aft fuselage? Would it matter or could it be deflected? Would elevator or rudders controls be in the way?

Thoughts please.
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Re: Bomb bay on a Onex

Postby Bryan Cotton » Sun Jun 22, 2014 5:53 am

I would go with an external bomb. Most Onex bombing missions should be short range not requiring the drag advantage of internal storage.
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Re: Bomb bay on a Onex

Postby SonexN369UR » Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:27 am

Careful of the FAR's on dropping stuff overboard. Just a thought.
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Re: Bomb bay on a Onex

Postby vigilant104 » Sun Jun 22, 2014 12:11 pm

-- You want to modify an aircraft in such a way that packages can be dropped easily and so that the carrying of said packages remains hidden to external observation? Hmmm. If your computer is operating a bit slowly, it may be because DEA and/or CBP are taking an interest in your activities. And maybe you'll even get some help on your next preflight! :)

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Re: Bomb bay on a Onex

Postby gtae07 » Sun Jun 22, 2014 8:32 pm

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Re: Bomb bay on a Onex

Postby Bryan Cotton » Sun Jun 22, 2014 9:12 pm

I would have went with nylon gears. Clever idea though.
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