ZachariasX Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 25 minutes ago, Boo said: Russian but the name evades me. A SAM-9 „Arrow“. Funny story. Some quotes: […] Kudrin has been walking around Arrows for a long time. I looked closely, spoke with A.N. Gusarov, looked at the calculations, blown out, thought about it and ultimately decisively told the commission that he would not only fly, but even fly up in such a strange machine, which, in his opinion, has neither tail nor wings not going. He also added that by agreeing to go to Voronezh, he expected everything from the designer of the aircraft, but not that. Attempts to persuade Kudrin to carry out at least a taxiing of the plane were unsuccessful (perhaps Kudrin’s intractability was explained by the fact that he was close to Yakovlev and quite often tested his cars). Subsequently, Kudrin told the factory pilot that after his first glance at the Arrow he had an overwhelming aversion to the car. According to some signs, the commission represented by its chairman, the head of TsAGI, Protsenko, would like to give up the matter if it were not for the regular calls from Moscow. In order not to waste time, after the debate, the commission decided to entrust ground tests to the factory pilot Gusarov, who was already driving on the Strela and willingly agreed to taxiing and landing. Again began the tests on the taxiing, as well as a run with a raised tail. The trials were successful, except for one unexpected incident. During one of the riles, the pilot abruptly “gave a leg” and the car, which was driving at a relatively low speed, unexpectedly rolled over the wing, being on its back. The plane lay, leaning on the engine hood, wing console and keel. Due to the low speed and soft grassy ground, the plane received no damage and it all ended in fright. The plane turned over, put on wheels, started the engine and the pilot overtook it to the parking lot, where the car and its parts were once again inspected. This incident on the commission made a strong impression. […] See here for the full article. 2 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 33 minutes ago, Boo said: GAL 56? Correctamundo!... 5 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chief_Mouser Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 18 minutes ago, Trooper117 said: Correctamundo!... I'm sure that I drew something like that when was 10 yo and trying to win a Blue Peter badge. 7 Quote The Bell Inn, Bath. Live music venue and real ale pub (thebellinnbath.co.uk) I am in the homepage picture... or I would be if they hadn't cropped off the bottom part of it. 🍻 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 No deviousness with this one 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Serpent Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Siebel Si 204 Next one: 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Without even checking I'd say that had a distinct 'Japoon' look about it! 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachariasX Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 41 minutes ago, Sea Serpent said: Next one: An attempt in copying an IAR80 by using one ton of sheet metal and some welding equipment? 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachariasX Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Nah, almost! A Ki-115? A great idea from someone who didn‘t understand that it doesn‘t really Kamikaze against heavily defended targets when you are really slow. I like how it leaks oil though. Almost made me think of a British origin. 2 1 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sea Serpent Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 Yep, Ki-115, purpose built Kamikaze plane. 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boba Fett Posted July 31 Share Posted July 31 9 hours ago, Boo said: No deviousness with this one I randomly ran across this in a aircraft modelling magazine this afternoon. 6 Quote Fett “I’d say we’re offering a fair deal under the circumstances.” Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wheelsup_cavu Posted August 24 Share Posted August 24 Thread seems to have taken a hiatus. Are we all current? If not which post has the aircraft we are supposed to be guessing? Wheels 1 1 Quote Download Missions, Skins, & Essential files for IL-2 1946 and several other game series from Mission4Today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Lee Posted September 1 Share Posted September 1 This aircraft is at the Kalamazoo Airzoo, very interesting retro racer. In red and white, it could be Austrian, but with the Texaco logo, it's all American. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitzPig_EL Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Is that not the "Mystery Ship"? 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Major Lee Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 11 hours ago, BlitzPig_EL said: Is that not the "Mystery Ship"? We have a winner! That Travelair Mystery Ship is no mystery here. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitzPig_EL Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Out travelling this morning, but will post another sometime today. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitzPig_EL Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Have a go at at it Gents. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 That was supposed to follow an enemy surface fleet... god knows what it was called. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitzPig_EL Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 True. But we do need a name. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trooper117 Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 1 hour ago, BlitzPig_EL said: True. But we do need a name. It always reminded me of the Hamilcar glider... but with four engines. 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ZachariasX Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 Well, it is not a Kawanishi KX-03, as it is way too small: An aircraft we absolutely need in the game. Big enough that a Bf109 would need a droptank to fly from one end to another. A 500 ton flying boat. Just when you thought you have seen it all. Overall length: 162 m Wingspan: 180 m Height: 35.4 m Wing area: 1,150 square meter Gross weight: 460 ton Range: 18,520 km Crew: 24 Payload: 900 soldiers fully equipped, possibly softskin vehicles. Engines: -Twelve Ne201 turbo propellers engines (1,870 hp and a static thrust of 900kg per engine, total 132,000hp) -Six Ne330 jet engine (7,920hp equivalent) From here. 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 (edited) Its the Airspeed Fleet Follower I think. I dont think it had a name and, whilst I could look it up on google, thats not cricket. If it is the Airspeed, the ministry spec made for odd reading. I think it had to have a cruising speed of sommat daft like 50 mph. Cant remember if it was intended to be lauched off a carrier or not though but it did have either folding or detachable wings. I cant remember if I read about it in Warlord or one of my Bro's aviation magazines. Edited September 2 by Boo 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlitzPig_EL Posted September 2 Share Posted September 2 (edited) Close enough Boo. The Airspeed Fleet Shadower. The wings folded back on the fuselage. Edited September 2 by BlitzPig_EL 4 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted September 3 Share Posted September 3 Here's an odd little duck... 2 1 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Feldgrün Posted Friday at 08:40 AM Share Posted Friday at 08:40 AM 6 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boo Posted Friday at 06:14 PM Share Posted Friday at 06:14 PM 9 hours ago, Feldgrün said: Get in there son!! It is indeed the bastard child of Mussolini and an IL2. 1 5 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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