Pren Gwyn Design Phase, Late Summer 1915The Aircraft, Design of 1915 "Saethydd" proposed by Awyrennau Gwynt Cryf-Atebion Mecanyddol Deinamig is, to dumb it down to its simplest, a two-seat pusher-configuration biplane intended to be armed with two machineguns. Or, to go by the actual design log, "a pusher-configuration biplane(possessing a flat upper high-set and a lower dihedral(which, where it meets the fuselage is thickened to contain a fueltank) wingset in a single bay while wire braced and possessing a forward staggar) crewed by a pilot and a gunner/observer, poweredby a 10 cylinder radial variant of the existing AGC 5 cylinder rotary engine armed with a pilot-operated, gunner served hull-mounted machinegun(to be requisitioned) and a second 'Ffoniwch' mounted gunner operated and served machinegun, possessing an internal bay intended for eventual loading of a camera system or a radio massing no more than 20lb(which would be positioned to be operable by either pilot or gunner) and of a structure consisting of geodetic wooden stringers covered in doped linen.
Time: 3 | Progress: 4 | Expense: 5
The engineers are quite happy with the fact they are now going to work on a aircraft and are actually being kept busy. Needless to say, they have a bit of a celebration before sitting down and getting to work on the design that will certainty take a bit of time to actually get working. They also have managed to make a few good deals with those nearby to get a good and cheep supply of material for the creation of prototypes.
ACG-AMD AC15 "Saethydd" | 4/15 progress | 2 PP per die | Rushed 0 times | 2 PP invested
Effectiveness: 6 | Cost: 6 | Bugs: 6
The ACG-AMD AC15 "Saethydd" is the first new aircraft since the merger of both companies, and most noticeably it includes the addition of the date of its creation to the name, at least on paper anyway. In terms of how it looks in the flesh, or rather wood and canvas, it is majorly different, having a set up for two people, a pilot and observer, two guns, one for the pilot that is locked in place and the other the observer thats on a ring, and finally, the craft is larger and has a pusher engine twice as large as the older and smaller Saeth, like the Saeth however, it is a biplane.
Despite this however, the Saethydd is as close to a magnum opus we will have for quite some time, powered by a ten-cylinder radial engine with 140 HP called the Rhodri 10-140 D15 that is basically a heavily modified version of the old engine the Saeth had and despite its size is faster then the Saeth both in speed and just as maneuverable and quick to climb. This combined with the greater firepower will surely make it stand out greater then anything else.
Additionally, the engine is actually just as cheap as the Saeth's thanks to some further modifications, and the aircraft has no bugs or anything else unintended in its design other then things that its surprisingly good at. Despite its size, its still fairly cheap and easy to take care of and maintain, and while it was never going to be as cheap as the Saeth, it is certainty not that much more expensive...
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ACG-AMD AC15 "Saethydd": A two-seater biplane with a Rhodri 10-140 D15 Radial engine in a pusher configuration. The Saethydd mounts two machineguns, one locked in the front for use by the pilot and one for the observer on a ring mount sitting forward of the pilot. Is reasonably fast and maneuverable for its size and very easy to maintain. Cost 5/1.
C15 Tŵr Awyr (1 die spent)
Progress: 6+2 = 7/6. 4 PP spent
Being more interested in working with the aircraft then the balloon, the engineers quickly finish up the requirements and send out the plans for the C15 before gleeful running off to work on the new aircraft.
Project Complete! You can now deploy as many squadrons of C15 Tŵr Awyr balloons as you can afford.
Army Requisition: Machinegun of less than 50lb(loaded, without mount) and with ammunition capacity in excess of 40 rounds or utilizing a beltThe army once again sends us outdated equipment they have a surplus of while keeping everything good for themselves. Still, its not all bad, the new
DG TyD or Ddraig Gefail Tân y Ddraig is a machine gun that is water cooled with a open bolt. It uses a belt and its ammunition of choice is that fires 7.92 ammo and can fire around 600 rounds per minute, it is fairly reliable surprisingly. As for weight, it is exactly 45 pounds when fully loaded without water, but with water it weighs ten pounds more... Still, the gun should work fairly well, hopefully the army sends us better weapons next time we request such things but this certainty will do, its also cheap as the army has a surplus, like with the radio's. It also tends to overheat if you don't have any water in it and fire it for long enough...
DG TyD: A open bolt water cooled machine gun that fires 8.07mm rounds at about 600 per minute. Naturally, without water it has a tendency to overheat. Costs 1 PP
It is now the Revision Phase. You have 1 die remaining to spend on Revisions or Save for the next turn.ACG-AMD AC15 "Saethydd" | 4/15 progress | 2 PP per die | Rushed 0 times | 2 PP invested
Planes:
-AGC ‘Saeth’ Biplane: A unarmed, single-seater reconnaissance plane made by Awyrennau gwynt cryf, also known as Strong wind aviation. Very accurately named, as its a fairly fast aircraft that is about as easy to turn as a arrow in flight is and not even a strong wind will really push it. The craft is fittingly powered by a five-cylinder rotary engine and made of wood and canvas making it fairly cheap to make. Cost: 3/1
--AGC-AMD "Saeth" Biplane A AGC Saeth variant made after AGC merged with Atebion Mecanyddol Deinamig. It has improved control surfaces, better aerodynamics, and better wing placement allowing it to be more maneuverable and slightly faster both in climb speed and more traditional speed. Its basically a better version of the old Saeth though it is still powered by the same engine.
-ACG-AMD AC15 "Saethydd": A two-seater biplane with a Rhodri 10-140 D15 Radial engine in a pusher configuration. The Saethydd mounts two machineguns, one locked in the front for use by the pilot and one for the observer on a ring mount sitting forward of the pilot. Is reasonably fast and maneuverable for its size and very easy to maintain. Cost 5/1.
Balloons:
-C15 Tŵr Awyr: A two man balloon with a full capacity of 5. One to two people watch out and observe the lines from the sky and take notes while one to two manage communications with the ground. Comes with two sets of Binoculars, two Legal pads, and a Sextant, Radio currently not tested. Costs 2/1
Equipment:
-GW "Galw Allan" 78: An outdated and heavy radio the army has so generously given to us. It has a short range and works as a Morse code receiver/transmitter and is only 100 pounds with the battery. The radio operates at frequencies of 450-550kHz and has a 5 mile range.
-DG TyD: A open bolt water cooled machine gun that fires 8.07mm rounds at about 600 per minute. Naturally, without water it has a tendency to overheat. Costs 1 PP
Pilots:
-Vigilant: Information in advance is key to any war! Pren Gwyn pilots are very alert and tend to see things in the distance and make out what they are easier.
-Uniforms: green with white accents. Pilots are granted an arrow made of pure copper as a good luck charm to keep with them on their flights, being granted a iron, steel, bronze, silver and gold one to add to their collection as they gain rank.
Technology:
-Basic/Intermediate biplane design
-Basic monoplane design
-Basic balloon design
-Basic pusher configuration design
-Wooden frame construction
-Basic Geodetic frame construction
-Basic control surfaces: ailerons, elevator and rudder
-Basic crystal receivers, Morse code
-Basic spark-gap transmitter, Morse code
Resources:
-1 Air Instructors: Instructors who quickly teach new pilots how to take off. How to actually properly use the rudder peddles and flightstick is left as an exercise for the student.
-1 Experimental Testing Field: The place where new aircraft and other air-related equipment are made and tested. Produces five dice worth of progress every turn.
-12 Production Points Base
Ydfran Adran | AGC ‘Saeth’ Biplane | No Equipment | Aerial Reconnaissance | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to observe enemy shore defenses and troop movements near Nordhafen
Esgob Adran | AGC ‘Saeth’ Biplane | No Equipment | Aerial Reconnaissance | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to observe enemy frontline along the Bont Gwyn-Nachtburg Road
Marchog Adran | AGC ‘Saeth’ Biplane | No Equipment | Aerial Reconnaissance | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to observe enemy frontline along the Gwag du-Sprungburg Road
Gwerinwyr Adran | AGC-AMD "Saeth" Biplane | No Equipment | Aerial Reconnaissance | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to observe enemy frontline along the Bont Gwyn-Nachtburg Road
Gwyliwr Adran | C15 Tŵr Awyr | No Equipment | Naval Artillery Spotting | Neophyte | No Aces | Maintenance Cost 1
Currently assigned to assist Naval Raids along the cost of Brimnach
Prestige: Extremely Little “We don't have an Air force, good joke though....You aren't joking?”
Status: Auxiliary Service
Army Relations: Neutral “If what the navy says is true, those balloons could help artillery...could.”
Navy Relations: Lukewarm “These Balloons could be part of the future of fire control.”
Production Points: 8
Total Maintenance: 5
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