Some interesting armament trials/mockups:
What would be the biggest engine you could conceivably install on a Buffalo without completely borking the CoG? Later versions had problems with the weight creep so more engine power could help. Though that would cause weight to increase even more, so perhaps you would need longer wings as well ;)
How about Reno Race version ?
Wright R-1820-40 from typical F2A-3 Length: 47.76 in (1,213 mm) Diameter: 54.25 in (1,378 mm) Dry weight: 1,184 lb (537 kg) Power: 1,200 hp (890 kW) | Wright R-3350 (similar to used on Rare Bear) Length: 76.26 inches (1,937 mm) Diameter: 55.78 inches (1,417 mm) Dry weight: 2,670 pounds (1,210 kg) Power: 4,500 hp (3,400 kW) with nitrous oxide injection |
Random idea: Brewster Buffalo as a CAM fighter
I can imagine a Finnish Buffalo with a "borrowed" German engine, shortly after the war.Possibly from one or more interned German fighters? Perhaps some that sought refuge with the Finns rather than surrender to any of the main combatants.
In the Real World, Finland had an adequate supply of Db 605 ... and of Bf 109 airframes. Luftwaffe had Fw 190 in Finland. Some of their engines could have been left behind.I can imagine a Finnish Buffalo with a "borrowed" German engine, shortly after the war.Possibly from one or more interned German fighters? Perhaps some that sought refuge with the Finns rather than surrender to any of the main combatants.
Wright R-1820-40 from typical F2A-3 Length: 47.76 in (1,213 mm) Diameter: 54.25 in (1,378 mm) Dry weight: 1,184 lb (537 kg) Power: 1,200 hp (890 kW) | BMW 801 D-2 as used on Fw-190A-8 Length: 79 in (2,006 mm) Diameter: 51 in (1,290 mm) Dry weight: 2,231 lb (1,012 kg) Power: 1,677 hp (1,250 kW) | BMW 003A-2 Length: 143 in (3600 mm) Diameter: 27.2 in (690 mm) Dry weight: 1,375 lb (623.7 kg) Thrust: 1,760 lbf (7.8 kN) | Jumo 004B Length: 152 in (3860 mm) Diameter: 32 in (810 mm) Dry weight: 1,585 lb (719 kg) Thrust: 1,980 lbf (8.8 kN) |
Would it give any advantages though?
Oh I realise that and indeed suggested somewhat similar back in Reply # 4. I was referring more to the R1820 vs R1830 change.
Wright R-1820-40 from typical F2A-3 Length: 47.76 in (1,213 mm) Diameter: 54.25 in (1,378 mm) Dry weight: 1,184 lb (537 kg) Power: 1,200 hp (890 kW) | Pratt & Whitney R-1830-76 from Grumman F4F-3 as approximate equivalent Length: 59.06 in (1,500 mm) Diameter: 48.03 in (1,220 mm) Dry weight: 1,250 lb (567 kg) Power: 1,200 hp (890 kW) |
Performance at altitude, very important when countering Red Skull’s Zeppelins.
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By Jemiba over on SecretProjects
By Jemiba over on SecretProjects
Jens is not the only one guilty of Allison-powered Brewsters ... ;D
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