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Title: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Acree on May 04, 2016, 02:47:13 PM

I started working on these profiles for the COIN GB last year, but got too busy to finish.  I read an article once which called the Rawdon T-1M in Colombian service the first COIN aircraft.  I would probably dispute that claim, but I always liked the little airplane anyway.  For those who don't know, the Rawdon T-1 was designed as a crop-duster and trainer, and the Colombian FAC bought 3 for use as COIN aircraft.  They were equipped with 2 x .30 in machine guns and could only carry a single pilot with that armament.  You can see a photo of them here: http://www.aerofiles.com/rawdon@colombia.jpg. (http://www.aerofiles.com/rawdon@colombia.jpg.)  So the first profile below is my take on the real-world Rawdon in FAC service.  But what if Rawdon had been able to develop and market the aircraft as ab effective COIN plane?  It might have assumed the role actually played by the Cessna O-1 Birddog.  So the following profiles are of Rawdon O-1s in various service.   Hope you like them. 

 

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Acree on May 04, 2016, 02:47:41 PM

One more Rawdon...

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Tophe on May 04, 2016, 09:04:29 PM

Uh? I did not at all this airplane, but Google confirms, and you add many colours, thanks!

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: apophenia on May 09, 2016, 02:37:45 AM

Very nice! And great subject  :)

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Acree on May 22, 2016, 12:13:54 PM

A few more Rawdons for anyone who might be interested...

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Acree on May 22, 2016, 12:14:47 PM

Even more Rawdons for anyone who might be interested...

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Acree on May 22, 2016, 12:16:34 PM

A final batch of Rawdons.  The last slide depicts the follow-on development, a slightly stretched fuselage, completely redsigned wing, retractable undercarriage, turboprops dedicated COIN aircraft, the Rawdon OA-8A.

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Tophe on May 22, 2016, 01:39:30 PM

Quote from: Acree on May 22, 2016, 12:14:47 PM

for anyone who might be interested...

I am very interested... ;) :-* Google finds no Rawdon OA-8 at all, is this is a complete (& genius) invention of yours?

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Acree on May 22, 2016, 01:59:12 PM

Yes, Tophe, the OA-8 is totally my invention.  Thanks!

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Tophe on May 22, 2016, 02:29:35 PM

Congratulations and thanks! :-*
But... I have to correct a little mistake, sorry: this serial number was not for a Rawdon OA-8A but a Twin-Rawdon OA-8AA (twin-fuselage with this Twin-Mustang like tail) ;)

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Tophe on May 22, 2016, 02:55:17 PM

Quote from: Tophe on May 22, 2016, 02:29:35 PM

But... I have to correct a little mistake, sorry: this serial number was not for a Rawdon OA-8A but a Twin-Rawdon OA-8AA (twin-fuselage with this Twin-Mustang like tail) ;)

No, this is not a mistake, but the Twin-Rawdon belongs to the Mustang family, I undestand now, with the missing links:

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: apophenia on May 23, 2016, 11:58:21 AM

Great collection! I think my fav is the O-1E Kansa on floats.

But the OA-8A is an amazing evolution!! Nice work  :)

Title: Rawdon T-4
Post by: Acree on May 24, 2016, 03:17:30 PM

Thanks, Apophenia - I like the floatplane, too. 

Here is what might be considered the ultimate development of the T-1, the T-4M, in two versions.  Both were intended for the LARA competition eventually won by the OV-10 Bronco.  The T-4MA was a conventional twin, whilst the T-4MB had a twin boom fuselage with a large central pod (similar to the OV-10 and Convair Charger). 

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Tophe on May 24, 2016, 11:07:27 PM

Quote from: Acree on May 24, 2016, 03:17:30 PM

the T-4MB had a twin boom fuselage

Lovely! :-*+ :-*

Title: Re: Rawdon T-4
Post by: Acree on May 25, 2016, 12:49:39 AM

Yes, Tophe - I originally wanted to do the conventional twin, but I knew you would want to see the twin-boom version, so I couldn't let you down!  lol!

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Tophe on May 26, 2016, 11:46:22 AM

Thanks!
Well, the T-4M was also part of the Mustang family (M is for Mustang), and next I will show you the twin-boom-Mustang part of the family ;)
Thanks again!

Title: Re: Rawdon T-1 and O-1
Post by: Tophe on May 27, 2016, 12:05:42 AM

Quote from: Tophe on May 26, 2016, 11:46:22 AM

and next I will show you the twin-boom-Mustang part of the family ;)

Here it is, thanks!