Hughes Aviation Comet 
"Speediest thing I seen in the air since that crow got into my ma's chile."
-Jorge "Gnat" Morales, Tucson Broncos
 
     An increasingly common plane in Arixo skies, the Comet from Hughes Aviation is regarded as one of the fastest planes currently in widespread use, easily capable of speeds in excess of 350 mph. The Comet was designed as a courier from the get-go, intended to get small parcels and mail from point A to point B in as little time as possible. They aren't meant for dog-fights, though, having a very poor turn rate and only two .40-caliber machine guns as weapons. The Comet relies on its speed to get away from any conflict, and some pretty heavy armor for its size should anyone surprise it. It has remarkable range, since its wings are almost filled with fuel tanks, but a low flight ceiling because the wingspan itself isn't very wide. Many groups downgrade or remove the 40-cals for extra storage space or armor, relying on skilled pilots to avoid confrontations. 
     The Comet is used by many shipping companies, primarily the Airborne Pony Express. Hollywood itself often uses them to ship their newest film reels around North America.  


Hughes Aviation Comet 

Class:  Fighter (Pusher) 
Manufacturer: Hughes Aviation Company, Culver City, Hollywood 
Engine:  Allison V-2000 (1,893 hp) 
Wing Span:  19 ft., 11 in.     Length:  28 ft., 9 in.     Height:  13 ft., 1 in. 
Loaded Weight:  7,000 lbs     Service Ceiling:  15,000 ft     Range:  625 miles Max. Speed:   350 mph     Max. Accel:  98.4 fps/s     Max. Decel:  65.6 fps/s  
Weapons: (2) Barret Arms "Ranger" 40-caliber machine guns 

 
 
 
 
 
Hughes Aviation Comet
Game Statistics
 
Base Target Number     7    4,000 lbs  

Max Speed:                  5    1,800 lbs Max Gs:                       2       480 lbs Acceleration Rate:         3       280 lbs 

Armor Points             250      750 lbs 
Nose                                 50 
Port Wing Leading             40 
Port Wing Trailing              40 
Starboard Wing Leading    40 
Starboard Wing Trailing     40 
Tail                                    40 

Weapon            Arc                Mass 
40 Caliber      Forward           250 lbs 
40 Caliber      Forward           250 lbs 

Special Characteristics 
Self-Sealing Fuel Tanks 
Superior Range (+25 percent) 
Poor Stall Speed 
Poor High-Speed Handling 
Poor Maneuverability 
Rocket Hardpoints: 4 

Cost 
Engine             $4,030 
Airframe          $2,010 
Cockpit           $250 
Armor             $625 
Misc.               $200 
Weapons         $520 
Total               $7,635 
 
 
 
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