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« Reply #1800 on: July 09, 2018, 08:40:49 AM »
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Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Reply #1801 on: July 09, 2018, 11:45:20 AM »
Thanks Jon.  That looks like it started out as a MiG-17.
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Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Reply #1802 on: July 10, 2018, 04:00:46 AM »
Thanks folks  :D

Jon: Cheers, I'd forgotten about the MiG-17SN  :-[  I love those pivoting guns (it's amazing how often the Real World turns out to much weirder than what-ifs!). Anyway, it looks like Messrs. Mikoyan and Gurevich beat my Chinese 'innovation' by about 15 years  :-[

... Adding AAM to the mix certainly gives it a more dangerous look.

Thanks Jeffry! BTW, RW North Vietnamese MiG-17s could carry a pair of K-13 missiles too.
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Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Reply #1803 on: July 26, 2018, 09:03:00 AM »
Updating the 'Bou

After several failed efforts to procure a replacement for aging Australian Caribou transports, Defence chose to examine the possibility of modernized their DHC-4A airframes including the installation of new turboprop powerplants. This task was assigned to Commonwealth Aircraft Corporation.

Two re-engining options were examined by CAC. The first involved 'upside down' General Electric T-64 turboprops akin to the YT-64-GE-4 turboprops tested on first prototype Caribou airframe back in 1961. The second option involved a turboprop derivative of the Lycoming T55 engine which powered the RAAF's CH-47 Chinook helicopters.

A key consideration for powerplant choice was commonality with in-service engines. A turboprop transport closely related to the Caribou was the DHC-5 Buffalo. These aircraft were powered GE CT64-820-4 turboprops which were closely related to the T64 turboshafts of RAN Seaking helicopters. The proposed Avco (Lycoming) LTC4C-10 was, as mentioned, an evolution of the T55 turboshaft. [1]

Avco Australian undertook development of the TP55-M-10AU (military designation for the LTC4C-10). Core parts were supplied by both Avco US (from 'L-series engines) and Kawasaki Heavy Industries (from 'K-series engines). The turboprop gearbox was an entirely Avco AU product - although it was effectively a much-strengthened derivative of the earlier Lycoming YT55-L-9 transmission. [2] Staff from Avco AU and CAC work together to create the prototype TP55 installation on RAAF Caribou '210'.

The prototype engine installation was regarded as a success but further work was undertaken to refine the design. On the prototype, an S-curved 'swan's neck' pipe carried exhaust gases up to exit above the wing. The upper wing plating in line with this hot efflux was replaced with stainless steel sheeting. Although a simple 'fix', this arrangement also greatly increased the Turbo-Caribou's infrared signature.

Work was begun on a revised exhaust system for 'production' Turbo-Caribou conversions. This system routed the exhaust through a diffuser, mixing the hot gases with cool air from new intake ducts flanking the exhaust duct. This flattened diffuser ended just before the flaps providing a modest degree of surface blowing of those control surfaces. After successful trials, RAAF Caribous were cycled through CAC for heavy maintenance, engine conversions, and systems upgrades - including new radar, avionics, and 'glass' cockpits.

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[1] The T55 is a free-turbine helicopter turboshaft with five axial compressor stages (plus one centrifugal stage) and no reduction gearing. The TP55 turboprop has seven axial stages and a gearbox.

[2] The 2,455 ehp YT55-L-9 powered the Piper PA-48 Enforcer. That engine could be viewed as a 'big brother' to the T53-L-3 turboprop employed on the Grumman Mohawk.
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Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Reply #1804 on: July 26, 2018, 04:45:43 PM »
Ooh! Turbou looks good! 8)
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« Reply #1805 on: July 27, 2018, 05:14:27 AM »
My goodness but do those Supermarine Type 222s have some very lovely, streamlined spats!
 :-* :-* :-* :-*
I will be coming back to look at these marvels again I think.

Your other work is fantastic as well. It's always a treat to see what you've been up to.

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« Reply #1806 on: July 28, 2018, 02:30:18 AM »
Thanks folks! And Brian, here's more trousered Supermarines  ;)
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Were it not for its connection to the Spitfire, Supermarine's Type 224 fighter would be all but forgotten. Developed to Air Ministry Specification F.7/30, the Type 224 was flown in 1932 and then delivered to Martlesham Heath for trials. The single-seat fighter was judged overly large, lacking in manoeuvrability, and powered by a troublesome engine - the Roll-Royce Goshawk steam-cooled V-12.

When returned to Supermarine, the fighter was rebuilt as a two-seater - the Type 224C - to meet Air Ministry Specification P.30/32 for a divebomber also capable of performing tactical support. This spec was meant as a complement to P.27/32 for a conventional light day bomber - the Fairey Battle, P.30/32 demanded a relatively high performance with points for an airframe based upon an inservice type. Supermarine used the Type 224's extended tenure at RAF Martlesham Heath to claim that aircraft as an inservice type. [1] The rebuilt Supermarine Type 224C was returned to RAF Martlesham Heath for renewed trials.

Modifications to the Type 224 fighter were kept to a minimum. The fuselage was slightly extended to accommodate a lighter Rolls-Royce Kestrel V engine and a second cockpit for the rear gunner. Forward-firing armament was reduced to two machine guns and flaps were introduced to the now metal-skinned wings. [2] Germain to the divebombing role was the mounting of pivoting stub-wings on the undercarriage fairings to act as dive brakes. Main armament was a swinging crutch-mounted 500 lb GP bomb (or a 250 lb GP on the crutch with up to 4 x 50 lb bombs on outer wing racks).

[Top] The Supermarine 224C (K3660) divebomber prototype upon its arrival at RAF Martlesham Heath

The Martlesham Health report criticized the pivoting dive brakes - that installation proving both ineffectual and to be the cause of extreme buffeting - and the new cockpit arrangement - the rear cockpit being extremely cramped while the side-hinged transparent hood did not afford the pilot a clear view on landing. Although the Type 224C was to be a temporary type, its dive brakes clearly needed redesigning. However, Supermarine had already planned for a more capacious rear cockpit and it was a simple matter to modify the pilot's canopy to slide aft for landings.

The Type 224C was also underpowered. To address this, the prototype was re-engined with a new 990 hp Merlin C. Pending solving of the dive brake issue, Supermarine was given another contract for the production of 20 Type 224Cs to be known as the Spectre in RAF service. [3] Rather than attempt to iron out problems with the pivoting stub-wings, Supermarine 'borrowed' a solution from contemporary US Northrop designs. The outer portions of the new wing flaps were perforated to act as dive brakes. The Air Ministry accepted this approach and production began.

The Supermarine Spectre Mk.I entered RAF service in early 1936. On production models, the  fixed, forward-firing armament consisted of two wing-mounted Vickers machine guns and a flexibly-mounted Lewis gun in the rear cockpit (although the latter was often not fitted in service). The 'Spinster' divebomber performed the role for which it was designed but was never popular with crews. The Merlin I-powered Spectre Mk.I equipped only one RAF squadron before being withdrawn from service in the early 1938.

Shortly after the Spectre's withdrawl, reports on German use of their Stuka in Spain began to be taken seriously by RAF intelligence. Planners mused on whether the Spectre might not be used in training to familiarized RAF fighter pilots with the interception of such divebombers. By the end of 1938, the Spectres had been returned to Supermarine for a refit and modernization. [4] Work proceeded slowly with Supermarine needing to give priority to its Spitfire fighters. Extra urgency came with the declaration of war on Germany.

The events of September 1939 fully vindicated the German Stuka and the RAF switch emphasis on the Spectre rebuild to a fully operational service type. Although only 15 Spectres would be upgraded to full Mk.II standard, the goal was to fill a capability gap and train crews until the RAF's Merlin-Skua divebombers came into service. In the end, the rebuilt Spectres re-entered service in July 1940 - just in time for anti-invasion duty. After the invasion scare receded, the Spectre squadron was stood down and the remaining aircraft transferred to target-tug duties.

[Bottom] Merlin-engined Supermarine Spectre Mk.II in late August 1940 (note 'gas patch' on upper rear fuselage)

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[1] Hawker submitted a slightly-strengthened Hart biplane for P.30/32 although this aircraft failed to meet the Specification's top speed requirements.

[2] The wings were strengthened through the use of thicker-gauge metal covering (which also replaced the aft-of-spar wing fabric). The false rear spar was also beefed up.

[3] Supermarine has proposed the name Surefire for the Type 224C but this was rejected.

[4] The most noticable external changes were enlarged rudders and new canopies - a bulged Spitfire-style pilot's hood and moulded rear canopies replacing the earlier 'birdcage' type. Obvious on the ground were the new three-bladed de Havilland variable-speed propellers replacing the fixed-pitch Watts two-bladers.
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Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Reply #1807 on: July 28, 2018, 06:56:22 AM »
Like the 'bou and the Supermarine
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Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Reply #1808 on: July 28, 2018, 09:43:12 AM »
Those 224Cs are great and they look like they flew in from Of Things to Come.

Your ideas about Merlin powered Stukas intrigue me and I would like to subscribe to your newsletter.

Oh and my what lovely spats you have there!
 :-* :-* :-* :-* :-*
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« Reply #1809 on: August 01, 2018, 03:16:06 AM »
Over on Secret Projects there's a thread on the Hughes H-1 racer with mention of 1939-1940 proposals for a fighter derivative.

https://www.secretprojects.co.uk/forum/index.php/topic,322.msg332989.html#msg332989

By that time, ownership of the H-1 had been transferred to Timm Aircraft. Initially, Timm proposed redesigning the Hughs airframe for construction in 'non-strategic' wood: "The Timm Aircraft Corp. will build a Howard Hughes pursuit racer from sprucewood impregnated with phenolic resin." My take on a near-completed wooden Timm Pursuit (just prior to filling/sanding panel seams) is shown at top.

According to Jon, "in 1940 a desultory effort was made to modify the aircraft into an all-metal fighter. Nothing came of the project and that was the end of the H-1 as fighter story." I leave it to the viewer to decide whether the bottom sideview is that metal pursuit or just the wooden fighter given a silver finish and a thick coat of polish. ;)
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Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Reply #1810 on: August 01, 2018, 04:16:16 AM »
 :smiley:
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« Reply #1811 on: August 01, 2018, 10:48:09 AM »
It's not far removed in shape from the Vought F4U Corsair, is it. :smiley:
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« Reply #1812 on: August 01, 2018, 03:36:50 PM »
That's a fantastic idea which you've realized most wonderfully!

The wooden one reminds me of those W.W. I Albatross fighters with wooden fuselages and looking at the metal version makes me imagine it in war-time camouflage.

Excellent work, especially on the wood and metal! The rudder stripes and anti-glare panel are most well done.

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« Reply #1813 on: August 02, 2018, 09:06:44 AM »
Thanks folks!

Daryl J. suggested an IAR 80 WHIF featuring a spatted fixed undercarriage, 2-bladed propeller, and an open cockpit with a faired in headrest.
http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?topic=185.0

Sounded like a PZL P.11 update to me! (BTW: Daryl also suggested cloth-covered wings. That I couldn't get behind since metal-skinned monoplane wings were a distinctive feature of PZL's gull-winged fighters.)

Here's my take on Daryl's concept.

(Top) Factory-fresh I.A.R.60 fighter at IAR Brasov, March 1938. This aircraft is armed with two synchronized 13.2 mm FN-Brownings in the fuselage sides and a single 7.9 mm machine gun in each wing.

(Bottom) FARR I.A.R.62 fitted with German light-bomb rack, Ukraine, 1942. The updated I.A.R.62s were I.A.R.61 fighter-bombers rebuilt with some components from the higher-powered I.A.R.80 series.
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« Reply #1814 on: August 02, 2018, 05:11:53 PM »
You just know how to set my heart all a-flutter with such incredibly streamlined, spatted landing gear!
 :-* :-* :-*
The IAR-80 is such a natural for this and I'm applauding your limitless imagination for thinking of it and your incredible talent at rendering it so convincingly!
 :-* :-* :-*
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Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Reply #1815 on: August 03, 2018, 12:37:50 AM »
I always loved the look of the IAR 15 and wished it had been produced in series.  Your IAR 60s capture the look of a developed IAR 15 even though they are based on the PZL platform.  Love 'em!

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« Reply #1816 on: August 03, 2018, 01:00:15 AM »
I always loved the look of the IAR 15 and wished it had been produced in series.  Your IAR 60s capture the look of a developed IAR 15 even though they are based on the PZL platform.  Love 'em!
My thoughts exactly!!!
The IAR-60 is the link between IAR-15 and IAR-80....it's just awesome !!!
Great job...absolutely great !!!
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« Reply #1817 on: August 04, 2018, 07:37:57 AM »
Thanks folks! The IAR 15 was exactly what I was going for   ;)  In a sense, the IAR 80 was Carafoli's revenge for the IAR 15 being rejected  :D

Barnes Aviation NRB-4X Navy Racer

When the British Supermarine S.6B 'retired' the Schneider Trophy in 1931, the US Navy weighed its options for future air racing. The USN's Bureau of Aeronautics decided to put a modest amount of resources in to preparing for a possible resumption of the Schneider racers. To this end, the BuAer contacted Barnes Aviation about the development potential of its tandem-engined BF-4D amphibian monoplane.

Studies by Barnes, the US Navy, and NACA confirmed that the BF-4D could be convincingly modified into a speed-record floatplane racer. The BF-4D's twin cockpits were replaced by a single pilot under a flush canopy. For take-off and landing, the pilot would pivot the cockpit covering into a windscreen and raise his seat for visibility. For added streamlining, the BF-4D's wing struts were replaced by wire bracing.

The powerplant arrangement would stay essentially the same - twin V-12s driving variable-pitch, contra-rotating propellers - but the twin Barnes diesel V-12s would be replaced by supercharged petrol engines. The BuAer accepted Barnes' redesign and issued a contract for a single example of this BF-4R as the Navy's NRB-4X. The unflown prototype NRB-4X was delivered by road to NAS Pensacola in April 1934.

Barnes Aviation NRB-5X Navy Racer

Unfortunately, the radical Barnes NRB-4X would prove unflyable. Engine heat made the cramped cockpit almost uninhabitable. On the water, visibility from 'the hotbox' was appalling. On it first high-speed taxi tests, the NRB-4X's starboard wing float began to retract. Fortunately, the USN test pilot had the presence of mind to slam the throttles closed and use the ailerons to keep the wings level until speed died off. When the aircraft finally came to a stop, the starboard wing dipped below the waves and dug into the bottom.

A redesign was needed for Barnes' Navy Racer. The first order of business was the damaged wing. Rather than repairing the original, a stiffer cantilever wing was substituted. At the same time, the trouble-prone retractable wing floats were abandoned in favour of strut-braced replacements. Controllability was improved with the application of a greatly enlarged tail fin and rudder. The cockpit was also redesigned - being moved aft and fitted with a slightly raised canopy for better visibility.

I leave the rest to the viewer. Did the Barnes NRB-5X sit idly with no races to run? Or did this new Navy Racer ace a rejuvenated Schneider Cup?
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Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Reply #1818 on: August 04, 2018, 09:52:18 AM »
Next to spats, those floats have got to be the second sleekest, most aerodynamic landing gear yet devised!

Those birds look wicked fast and are a master class in streamlining.

Great stuff!

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Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Reply #1819 on: August 06, 2018, 04:17:50 AM »
Wicked
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« Reply #1820 on: August 08, 2018, 04:49:17 AM »
Thanks folks! Alas, Brian, no floats (or spats) this time  :(

Barnes Aviation BF-17 Super Snorter

The Barnes Navy Racer proved to be a developmental dead-end. Racer design concepts did play a part in the development of an improved BF-4D Snorter amphibian - Bill Barnes' retractable main float BF-7A Silver Lancer. However, Barnes Aviation also developed a more conventional, less mechanically-complex design for the military market. This was the BF-17A Super Snorter two-seat fighter and reconnaissance aircraft.

The BF-17A Super Snorter was powered by a single 1,050 hp Barnes B12GM V-12 (although a B12D diesel was available as an optional fit). The Super Snorter was designed for maximum speed and, to that end, the prototype was equipped with evaporative cooling. This system worked quite well but potential military customers regarded evaporative cooling as excessively vulnerable to combat damage.

The prototype was fitted with conventional radiators as the BF-17B. After being being armed with a 37mm LeTourneau motor-cannon, the prototype was loaned to the US Army Air Corps for armaments trials. The prototype was later rebuilt as the twin-tailed BF-17C and supplied to the Republic of China Air Force. An order for an additional dozen BF-17C-2 models followed.

The BF-17C-2 was the fastest and most heavily-armed fighter in Chinese service. These aircraft were delivered with a five gun fixed armament of twin synchronized 7.92 mm Brownings and three 13.2mm Brownings - one firing through the propeller spinner and one in each wing, firing outside the propeller arc. In service, the wing guns were usually removed to improve performance. Still, the BF-17C-2 was a 'hot ship' and attrition due to pilot error was very high. Most Chinese Super Snorters were written off in their first year of service.
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Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Reply #1821 on: August 08, 2018, 08:01:34 AM »
Your Super Snorters are very nice, very nice indeed.

The Chinese one looks loaded for bear.

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« Reply #1822 on: August 08, 2018, 09:35:53 AM »
 :smiley: :smiley:
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« Reply #1823 on: August 09, 2018, 03:34:28 AM »
Not whifs, but my take on three Saab Viggen proposals for the RAF.
http://beyondthesprues.com/Forum/index.php?PHPSESSID=3lu2ir0vr8sr90v2p7tf6m45h0&topic=791.msg110720#msg110720

Saab's 'least mod' 37-XE-1 was basically a standard Swedish AJ37 Viggen airframe adapted to take a single uprated Rolls-Royce Spey turbofan - the RB.168-62R.

The 37-XE-2 was to be powered by a Bristol Olympus 22R. [2] The 37-XE-2 airframe was similar to the 37-XE-1 but with a longer afterbody and a slight forward fuselage stretch - via a plug between the wing and canard surfaces.

The Saab 37-XE-3 proposal was a major redesign of the basic Viggen airframe. The 37-XE-3 would have a considerable forward fuselage stretch and a completely revised rear fuselage to accommodate twin Rolls-Royce RB.193 engines. [3] These 3-shaft turbofans, related to the Bristol BS.53, were developed with MAN for the VFW/Fokker 191B VTOL fighter.

Obviously, none of these 'British Viggen' proposals were accepted by the MoD or RAF.

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[1] The RB.168-62R would have given a service 37-XE-1 a degree of engine commonality with the RAF's Blackburn Buccaneers and F-4M Phantoms. Another uprated Spey - the RB.168-89R - was a candidate engine for the AST.403 Harrier/Jaguar replacement programme.

[2] The BSEL Olympus 22R - aka Olympus Mk.320 or BOl.22R - was the turbojet chosen for the TSR.2. The Olympus 22R could produce 30,610 lbf in reheat at sea level.

[3] Rolls-Royce also had hopes for commonality for its RB.193. A '4-poster' vectored-lift version of the RB.193 was offered as the 'New Pegasus' 11-61 for the Harrier II.
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Re: Apophenia's Offerings
« Reply #1824 on: August 09, 2018, 06:56:40 AM »
Looks a natural in RAF colors and I especially like the bottom one.

Excellent work and very easy on the eyes too!

Brian da Basher