Although the twin B-29 from the Ted Nomura comic "Luftwaffe 1946" is intreging, I'd like to ask if anyone is able to identify the high-altitude Japanese interceptor design please?MAD
Quote from: M.A.D on March 18, 2022, 01:23:02 PMAlthough the twin B-29 from the Ted Nomura comic "Luftwaffe 1946" is intreging, I'd like to ask if anyone is able to identify the high-altitude Japanese interceptor design please?MADIt bears some resemblance with the Messerchmitt Me 155 / Blohm & Voss BV 155. Some iterations of that had a big intake in the nose.
some interesting stuff here: https://www.nationstates.net/page=dispatch/id=1205976For example:
This is a friend of mine. :)
Ok, I stumbled across this nice piece of work - both model and backstory, whilst researching between the Dassault/Dornier Alpha Jet or British Aerospace Hawk for my 'Alternative ADF ORBAT'.......Dornier Alpha Jet C by Dizzyfugu https://www.flickr.com/photos/dizzyfugu/7047788281 Even though the Alpha Jet A was suitable in the ground attack role and had even been tested in aerial combat against helicopters in 1979, the German Luftwaffe decided in the mid-80ies that – facing the Cold War threat from the east – a more powerful but still economic plane for the close attack role, esp. against hardened ground targets and attack helicopters like the Mi-24 would be needed. Even though such "Alternate Close Support" versions of the Alpha Jet were available at that time, even though these were modified two-seaters. Such planes were bought by Cameroon and Egypt, but from the German Luftwaffe a specialized, more capable plane with a higher strike and survival potential was requested. In 1986, Dornier developed a respective specialized version, called the Alpha Jet C (for "combat"). This plane was heavily modified, optimized for the ground attack role. It featured a new, single-seated nose section with an armoured cockpit in a much higher position than on the original two-seater. The Alpha jet C version's prominent, pointed nose quickly gave it among its test pilots the nickname "Nasenbär" (Coati).The new space was used for avionics and an internal Oerlikon 35mm cannon – a variant of the same cannon used in the Gepard anti aircraft tank, firing armour piercing shells with a muzzle velocity of 1,440 m/s (4,700 ft/s) and a range of 5.500m. Avionics includecd SAGEM ULISS 81 INS, a Thomson-CSF VE-110 HUD, a TMV630 laser rangefinder in a modified nose and a TRT AHV 9 radio altimeter, with all avionics linked through a digital databus. New wings were developed, with a thicker profile and less sweep, and non-jettisonable wing tip tanks as well as two more weapon hardpoints (for a total of six, plus one under the fuselage) added. The landing gear was reinforced for a higher TOW and operation on improvised runways. Fuselage and tail externally looked much the same as the original Alpha Jet A, but internally most structures were reinforced and technical modules placed in new positions.The C version was from the start powered by two more powerful Larzac 04-C20 turbofans which would also be used in an update for the Luftwaffe’s Alpha Jet As. The hydraulic system was doubled, so that both engines could run separately, and kevlar and titanium armour plating added to vital areas around the lower hull. The first prototype 98+52 made its maiden flight at Friedrichshafen on 1st of June 1988. It was officially allocated to the JaboG 43 in Oldenburg, but actually spent almost all the time at the Luftwaffe’s Waffentechnische Dienststelle (Flight test center) WTD 61 in Manching near Munich, where it underwent a thorough testing program. More than once the prototype was transferred to Beja, Portugal, for weapon tests and training, as well as direct comparison with the standard Alpha Jet A and other NATO planes. A second airframe was built in 1987 but only used for static tests, system integration and finally damage resilience tests, after which it was written off and scrapped.While the Alpha Jet C showed high agility at low level and a high survival potential in a hostile battlefield environment, the prototype remained a one-off. In the end, the German Luftwaffe did not want to add another type to its arsenal, despite its similarity with the standard Alpha Jet. Export chances for such a specialized, yet light aircraft were considered as low, since modified Alpha Jet versions were already available and other planes like the AMX or BAe Hawk offered more versatility, and were simply more up to date. Hence, further development was stopped in September 1989, also under the influence of political changes and the breakdown of the Eastern Block. Even though 98+52 was kept at Manching as a test aircraft for various tasks, the plane was eventually lost in a crash due to hydraulic failure on 3rd of March 1993 – the pilot escaped safely, but 98+52 totally written off. General characteristics:Crew: 1Length: 12.60 m (41 ft 4 in) Wingspan: 10.73 m (35 ft 2 1/2 in) Height: 4.24 m (13 ft 11 in) Wing area: 213.7 ft² (19.85 m²)Airfoil: NACA 23015 (modified) at root, NACA 4412 (modified) at tipEmpty weight: 3.680 kg (8.105 lbs) Loaded weight: 5.900 kg (13.000 lbs) Max. takeoff weight: 8.200 kg (18.060 lbs) Powerplant: 2 × SNECMA Turbomeca Larzac 04-C20 turbofans, 14,12 kN (3.176 lbs) each PerformanceMaximum speed: 860 km/h (465 knots, 536 mph)Stall speed: 167 km/h (90 knots, 104 mph) (flaps and undercarriage down) Combat radius: 610 km (329 nmi, 379 mi) lo-lo-lo profile, w. underwing weapons incl. two drop tanks Ferry range: 2,940 km (1,586 nmi, 1,827 mi) Service ceiling: 14,630 m (48,000 ft) Rate of climb: 57 m/s (11,220 ft/min) Armament1× 35 mm (1.38 in) Oerlikon KDA cannon w/150 rds under the lower forward fuselage, offset to starport side.Seven hardpoints (one under fuselage, three under each wing) for a total external load of up to 3.085 kg (6.800 lbs), including AGM-65 Maverick, Matra rocket pods with 18× SNEB 68 mm rockets each, a variety of bombs (such as the Hunting BL755 cluster bombs) or Drop tanks for extended range, and AIM-9 Sidewinder or ASRAAM for self-defenceWell done Dizzyfugu!M.A.D
Now if you are really hardcore, paint your Roomba up like that saujcer
I found this interesting bomb carrying configuration on a Messerschmitt Bf 109 🤔MAD
Quote from: M.A.D on March 26, 2023, 11:52:03 AMI found this interesting bomb carrying configuration on a Messerschmitt Bf 109 🤔MAD4 x SC50 bombs: