Fairey Fulmar Ideas and inspiration

[GTX_Admin]

A thread for your Fairey Fulmar Ideas and inspiration.

[GTX_Admin]

10 Reasons the Fairey Fulmar was the F-14 Tomcat of World War II

[upnorth]

Given that the Fulmar's major problem was being underpowered, maybe popping a Griffon onto it would be helpful.

Also, by most accounts the Fulmar was pleasant to fly and had good range. Maybe a post-war turboprop conversion could have potential.

To my eyes, the Fulmar looks like it was born to be fitted with floats. Maybe an up-engined rescue version could come from that idea.

[apophenia]

Given that the Fulmar's major problem was being underpowered, maybe popping a Griffon onto it would be helpful...

That makes sense. After all, in theory at least, the FAA had priority on Griffon supplies. So, I had a go ...

It makes for an awkward-looking beast (although that is hardly unusual for naval aircraft). It would be quite a bit longer and a smidge taller than the baseline Fulmar. Probably someone on BtS has dimensions for early WW2 RN carrier hangar decks (but I don't).

Another option which could retain the Merlin would be for the Admiralty to forego its 2-seater with observer fixation and develop the Fulmar as a single-seater. If nothing else, it would make a better shipboard fighter than the Sea Hurricane.

[Old Wombat]

Given that the Fulmar's major problem was being underpowered, maybe popping a Griffon onto it would be helpful...

That makes sense. After all, in theory at least, the FAA had priority on Griffon supplies. So, I had a go ...

It makes for an awkward-looking beast (although that is hardly unusual for naval aircraft). It would be quite a bit longer and a smidge taller than the baseline Fulmar. Probably someone on BtS has dimensions for early WW2 RN carrier hangar decks (but I don't).

Stephen, I was wondering if using the nose from the 1st Griffon-powered Spitfire (the Mk. XII) would make a difference in the look of the Fulmar "Mk.III"?