Warbirds
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For WWII aircraft, I'm going with the Lancaster (good ole 617squadron!) and the Spitfire. For modern aircraft, I love the F-14 (getting on in it's old age), the F/A-18, and the F-22 (the -23 looked pretty cool too!). That's why I ramble so much. If you're short and quotable, there's a much greater danger of ending up in a sig. [Christopher Duncan on how to prevent yourself from ending up in a sig]
Atlantys wrote: For modern aircraft, I love the F-14 (getting on in it's old age), the F/A-18, and the F-22 (the -23 looked pretty cool too!). Nice choice. I prefer the Rafale :-D
A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944)
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Well, the only plane I've ever piloted (at the age of about 10 - the fun of having a Grandfather in the RAF) was a Cesna, which was fun (scary, but fun) Come to think of it, I've only ever flown in Cesnas. One of these days I'll actually go on a holiday to another country that's further away than a ferry or train trip (although the Eurostar is pretty nice!) -- Help me! I'm turning into a grapefruit!
benjymous wrote: the fun of having a Grandfather in the RAF Nice ! One of my Uncles was also in the RAF (for two years only, mid 1943 - mid 45 :))
A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944)
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John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote: P-40E I could have understand P39, but the P40 ? :wtf:! Just a question of personnal taste, I presume :rolleyes:
A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944)
The P-39 was too under-powered (probably because stuffing the motor *behind* the pilot restricted it's size, cooling, and therefore it's power output), and if I remember the specifics correctly, it was a total non-performer above 18,000 feet. We sold a bunch to the Russians because they liked the cannon that was in the nose. Ground attack was all this plane was good for, and it even mostly sucked at that job. The P-40 is a classic and in the hands of a skilled pilot could out-fly anything in the air. Granted, they were under-powered (actually, they were too heavy), but when you paint a shark face on the side, well, I just shiver at the sight of one. Not only that, they were just plain tough to knock out of the air. However, I believe the lines of the AiraCobra inspired the designers of the P-51. They put the motor where it belonged, got rid of the stupid nose wheel, and put a supercharger under the fuselage. Beautiful plane... ------- signature starts "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 Please review the Legal Disclaimer in my bio. ------- signature ends
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For WWII aircraft, I'm going with the Lancaster (good ole 617squadron!) and the Spitfire. For modern aircraft, I love the F-14 (getting on in it's old age), the F/A-18, and the F-22 (the -23 looked pretty cool too!). That's why I ramble so much. If you're short and quotable, there's a much greater danger of ending up in a sig. [Christopher Duncan on how to prevent yourself from ending up in a sig]
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The P-39 was too under-powered (probably because stuffing the motor *behind* the pilot restricted it's size, cooling, and therefore it's power output), and if I remember the specifics correctly, it was a total non-performer above 18,000 feet. We sold a bunch to the Russians because they liked the cannon that was in the nose. Ground attack was all this plane was good for, and it even mostly sucked at that job. The P-40 is a classic and in the hands of a skilled pilot could out-fly anything in the air. Granted, they were under-powered (actually, they were too heavy), but when you paint a shark face on the side, well, I just shiver at the sight of one. Not only that, they were just plain tough to knock out of the air. However, I believe the lines of the AiraCobra inspired the designers of the P-51. They put the motor where it belonged, got rid of the stupid nose wheel, and put a supercharger under the fuselage. Beautiful plane... ------- signature starts "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 Please review the Legal Disclaimer in my bio. ------- signature ends
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote: The P-39 was too under-powered It was designed to have an turbo compressored engine at first, it would have been more performant. Whatever, you're right, I should rather have said P-63 :) John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote: Ground attack was all this plane was good for, and it even mostly sucked at that job. However, Aleksandr Pokryshkin made a nice job with this plane
A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944)
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I write software for F-18's. :) ------- signature starts "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 Please review the Legal Disclaimer in my bio. ------- signature ends
John Simmons / outlaw programmer wrote: I write software for F-18's. Ah, a good point, finally :laugh:
A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944)
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Codin` Carlos wrote: Well, I am building a WWI Nieuport 11, does that count? Wouao ! The same as Guynemer's[^] ! Do you use the same technology than the original one ?
A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944)
No, I am using aluminum tubing and plates; much easier to do than wood and much more forgiving in errors to. Sort of they Try / Catch blocks of building materials! ;-) Building it in my basement too, so it helps to keep the process simple. AL is lighter as well. And doesn't rot. Oh yeah, and the machine gun will only shoot propane blasts... no real ammo! ;-)
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No, I am using aluminum tubing and plates; much easier to do than wood and much more forgiving in errors to. Sort of they Try / Catch blocks of building materials! ;-) Building it in my basement too, so it helps to keep the process simple. AL is lighter as well. And doesn't rot. Oh yeah, and the machine gun will only shoot propane blasts... no real ammo! ;-)
I'm really impressed. Do you have a wb site about this project ? Codin` Carlos wrote: AL is lighter as well. And doesn't rot. Just beware if you welt Al to do an heat treatment after, to release constrainstsstrains :)
A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944)
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I'm a fan of WWII aircrafts, especially aobut fighters with propeller. My "favorite" one is the english Hawker Tempest Mk V (series 2 :)), which is for me a mix of elegance and agressivity, which its big radiator under the nose. I suppose this passion isn't uncommon amongst boys around the World, and wonder which plane is your favorite ?
A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944)
I really like the Horten flying wings; they were 50 years ahead of their time. If they had come out a year or two earlier in the war, the axis might have been able to force a stalemate and truce. A nice site on flying wings is http://www.nurflugel.com/Nurflugel/nurflugel.html[^]
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I really like the Horten flying wings; they were 50 years ahead of their time. If they had come out a year or two earlier in the war, the axis might have been able to force a stalemate and truce. A nice site on flying wings is http://www.nurflugel.com/Nurflugel/nurflugel.html[^]
Stuart van Weele wrote: I really like the Horten flying wings She would have been probably my choice as my favorite first-generation jet fighter. Her lines are lovely.
A rock pile ceases to be a rock pile the moment a single man contemplates it, bearing within him the image of a cathedral. Antoine de Saint-Exupery (1900-1944)
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I write software for F-18's. :) ------- signature starts "...the staggering layers of obscenity in your statement make it a work of art on so many levels." - Jason Jystad, 10/26/2001 Please review the Legal Disclaimer in my bio. ------- signature ends
