Author Topic: Tophe's slanting views (Read 356633 times)

apophenia · « **Reply #550 on:** January 27, 2014, 12:52:42 PM »

I do like that Mirage 5 TB. :) Tempting to go twin-engined on that delta.

Tophe · « **Reply #551 on:** January 28, 2014, 12:01:58 AM »

Thanks for this idea, of a Mirage 5.2TB (with the tailless 5.2 below):

Tophe · « **Reply #552 on:** February 03, 2014, 01:55:01 AM »

Mirage 502 with 2 noses and 2 jets:

Tophe · « **Reply #553 on:** February 16, 2014, 11:59:42 PM »

Another Mirage 5 combination, asymmetric:

Tophe · « **Reply #554 on:** February 17, 2014, 02:12:27 AM »

Discarding the pusher propeller was considered on the Dornier 635, for a safe bailing out:

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #555 on:** February 17, 2014, 02:54:33 AM »

The Do335 (and thus Do635) did actually have an ejection seat…though reading accounts of its operation, one gets the distinct impression the rear propeller was the least of the worries...

Tophe · « **Reply #556 on:** February 17, 2014, 09:10:22 AM »

I don't like the word "actually", like "really", but your objection drives me pleasantly to a XB-42-like Do-635, thanks!

Tophe · « **Reply #557 on:** March 11, 2014, 01:31:18 AM »

One of the very rare single-engined planes by Burnelli:

Tophe · « **Reply #558 on:** March 11, 2014, 11:40:19 AM »

Of course, a little asymmetry helps separating engine and passengers:

apophenia · « **Reply #559 on:** March 15, 2014, 10:34:29 AM »

I like these single-engined Burnellis! :)

Tophe · « **Reply #560 on:** March 15, 2014, 01:49:43 PM »

Thanks! One more:

finsrin · « **Reply #561 on:** March 15, 2014, 01:54:52 PM »

Those last two make for tempting kitbash subjects :)

elmayerle · « **Reply #562 on:** March 16, 2014, 01:17:59 AM »

Tophe, those last two look right up there with the proposed airliner version of the B-49. I suspect the single-engine one would work for business or personal aircraft while the tri-motor would work for the airlines (FAR's forbid single-engine airliners in the US).

Tophe · « **Reply #563 on:** March 16, 2014, 02:21:32 PM »

Thanks for the comments/analysis of my delirium!

Now going back to seriousness: in 1939, Renault disagreed with the Caudron C-714 design featuring their engine "Hey, do not design racers anymore, the pilot needs visibility, install the engine behind him!". Caudron won the contract anyway, the rest is History... (no twin-boomer, no victory).

Tophe · « **Reply #564 on:** March 17, 2014, 02:18:26 AM »

Quote from: Tophe on March 16, 2014, 02:21:32 PM

(no twin-boomer, no victory).

On the other side, the (top secret) Bf-109Y won the France battle...

Tophe · « **Reply #565 on:** March 17, 2014, 03:04:44 AM »

The Bf-109Y did not win the Britain battle (and the war) because on the good side was the Spitfirasy that was both twin-boomer AND asymmetric: a decisive point.

apophenia · « **Reply #566 on:** March 17, 2014, 04:24:49 AM »

Love the twin-boom fighters but especially nice to see the Caudron C.714 get some attention :)

GTX_Admin · « **Reply #567 on:** March 17, 2014, 02:53:57 PM »

I like the Spitfirasy! :)

Tophe · « **Reply #568 on:** March 23, 2014, 07:38:10 PM »

Thanks a lot!
Here are the Mirage 55A/B double deltas:

ericr · « **Reply #569 on:** March 23, 2014, 08:58:35 PM »

Quote from: Tophe on March 23, 2014, 07:38:10 PM

Thanks a lot!
Here are the Mirage 55A/B double deltas:

grandiose double delta!

Tophe · « **Reply #570 on:** March 27, 2014, 12:50:44 PM »

Thanks a lot, Ericr!

Now here are the 3-seat Mirage 53A/B: (I prefer the B, with a child in the front seat)

Tophe · « **Reply #571 on:** March 28, 2014, 02:07:10 AM »

In 1940, 2 big engines were enough for the Blohm und Voss Bv-138X, and even only one big engine (+ one old engine) on the asymmetric Bv-138Y:

apophenia · « **Reply #572 on:** March 29, 2014, 04:54:29 AM »

Amazing how much better the Bv 138 looks as a twin-engined aircraft! Nice work :)

Volkodav · « **Reply #573 on:** March 29, 2014, 04:56:55 AM »

Quote from: Tophe on March 28, 2014, 02:07:10 AM

In 1940, 2 big engines were enough for the Blohm und Voss Bv-138X, and even only one big engine (+ one old engine) on the asymmetric Bv-138Y:

Looks really good, the twin bigs in particular looks like it could / should have been built.

finsrin · « **Reply #574 on:** March 29, 2014, 05:11:36 AM »

Quote from: Tophe on March 28, 2014, 02:07:10 AM

In 1940, 2 big engines were enough for the Blohm und Voss Bv-138X, and even only one big engine (+ one old engine) on the asymmetric Bv-138Y:

Gives me idea of bashing C-119 or Noratlas into a seaplane. Hmmm....


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