FlyerInOKC

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The Japanese bought one just to reverse engineer the retractable landing gear.

Hydro Junkie

Funny part is they never used the design as all of their planes used wing mounted gear. AFAIK, the only planes that ever used that style gear were the FF through the Wildcat. I've never seen any other plane with this style gear installed

Ernie P.

Not so much good as just lucky, FlyerInOKC. I'll have something up shortly. Thanks; Ernie P.

Ernie P.

Sure you have, Hydro Junkie; you just forgot about them. How about the Consolidated PBY Catalina; The Grumman flying boats (Mallard, Albatross and Goose, among others) and even the Short SA6 Sealand all used variations of the same idea. Thanks; Ernie P.

Ernie P.

And here we go again. I hope you all enjoy the ride. Thanks; Ernie P.


What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

Ernie P.

Today's clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

FlyerInOKC

My Feedback: (6)

Sounds like most of the airplanes Howard Hughes built!

Ernie P.

Perhaps so, FlyerInOKC; but this had nothing to do with Mr. Hughes. Here's a bonus clue for you. Thanks; Ernie P.



What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

4. Although it made its way into limited production, the results were very disappointing.

Ernie P.

All;

A few interesting observations about this forum. This forum has been in use on a daily basis for more than eight (8) years. There have been more than 15,000 replies; and we're approaching 3/4 million "views". Not bad, I'd say. Obviously, we have long ago gone through all the better known warbirds, or at least the commonly known facts dealing with those warbirds. I'm still enjoying the interplay and knowledge gained; so here's a sincere "Thank You" to all you experts who have added to the fun. Thanks; Ernie P.

Hydro Junkie

I know I've not been involved with this thread near that long but I have to agree, it's amazing what's been used for quiz subjects and how much has been talked about. Any bets this thread hits 30,000 posts?

Ernie P.

It will if we keep going. Speaking of which, tomorrow is going to be a long day, so here's my morning clue a bit early. Thanks; Ernie P.


What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

4. Although it made its way into limited production, the results were very disappointing.

5. The first prototype was produced immediately prior to Pearl Harbor.

Hydro Junkie

I was thinking the XB-15 or the XB-19 but neither one had more than the prototype built. How about the Heinkel HE-280 twinjet fighter

Ernie P.

The He-280 was an interesting bird, but not the one we're seeking. None of those, Hydro Junkie; but here's a bonus clue for the attempt. Thanks; Ernie P.


What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

4. Although it made its way into limited production, the results were very disappointing.

5. The first prototype was produced immediately prior to Pearl Harbor.

6. Five more were built in the next year.

Top_Gunn

My Feedback: (6)

How about the Arado Ar 231?

Ernie P.

Not the Arado, Al. But here's another clue to aid your research. Thanks; Ernie P.


What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

4. Although it made its way into limited production, the results were very disappointing.

5. The first prototype was produced immediately prior to Pearl Harbor.

6. Five more were built in the next year.

7. The aircraft had no less than three interesting (for the time) innovations, all unique as far as its owning service was concerned.

Ernie P.

Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

4. Although it made its way into limited production, the results were very disappointing.

5. The first prototype was produced immediately prior to Pearl Harbor.

6. Five more were built in the next year.

7. The aircraft had no less than three interesting (for the time) innovations, all unique as far as its owning service was concerned.

8. None of the three innovations worked quite as planned.

Ernie P.

Afternoon clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

4. Although it made its way into limited production, the results were very disappointing.

5. The first prototype was produced immediately prior to Pearl Harbor.

6. Five more were built in the next year.

7. The aircraft had no less than three interesting (for the time) innovations, all unique as far as it’s owning service was concerned.

8. None of the three innovations worked quite as planned.

9. This aircraft was intended to be the fastest of its type, for its time. While it was the fastest of its service, it was eventually surpassed by other aircraft of its type.

Ernie P.

Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

4. Although it made its way into limited production, the results were very disappointing.

5. The first prototype was produced immediately prior to Pearl Harbor.

6. Five more were built in the next year.

7. The aircraft had no less than three interesting (for the time) innovations, all unique as far as it’s owning service was concerned.

8. None of the three innovations worked quite as planned.

9. This aircraft was intended to be the fastest of its type, for its time. While it was the fastest of its service, it was eventually surpassed by other aircraft of its type.

10. Primarily because two of the three innovations simply didn’t work, and the other was of limited value.

Ernie P.

No answers for a couple of days, so I guess you guys need more clues. Thanks; Ernie P.


What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

4. Although it made its way into limited production, the results were very disappointing.

5. The first prototype was produced immediately prior to Pearl Harbor.

6. Five more were built in the next year.

7. The aircraft had no less than three interesting (for the time) innovations, all unique as far as it’s owning service was concerned.

8. None of the three innovations worked quite as planned.

9. This aircraft was intended to be the fastest of its type, for its time. While it was the fastest of its service, it was eventually surpassed by other aircraft of its type.

10. Primarily because two of the three innovations simply didn’t work, and the other was of limited value.

11. Interestingly, the aircraft made it into limited production without one of the innovations actually being tried in practice.

Ernie P.

Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

4. Although it made its way into limited production, the results were very disappointing.

5. The first prototype was produced immediately prior to Pearl Harbor.

6. Five more were built in the next year.

7. The aircraft had no less than three interesting (for the time) innovations, all unique as far as it’s owning service was concerned.

8. None of the three innovations worked quite as planned.

9. This aircraft was intended to be the fastest of its type, for its time. While it was the fastest of its service, it was eventually surpassed by other aircraft of its type.

10. Primarily because two of the three innovations simply didn’t work, and the other was of limited value.

11. Interestingly, the aircraft made it into limited production without one of the innovations actually being tried in practice.

12. It was a specialized type of recon bird.

FlyerInOKC

My Feedback: (6)

How about the Nakajima J1N?

Ernie P.

Good guess, FlyerInOKC, but not correct. But here's a bonus clue to help you out. Thanks; Ernie P.


What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

4. Although it made its way into limited production, the results were very disappointing.

5. The first prototype was produced immediately prior to Pearl Harbor.

6. Five more were built in the next year.

7. The aircraft had no less than three interesting (for the time) innovations, all unique as far as it’s owning service was concerned.

8. None of the three innovations worked quite as planned.

9. This aircraft was intended to be the fastest of its type, for its time. While it was the fastest of its service, it was eventually surpassed by other aircraft of its type.

10. Primarily because two of the three innovations simply didn’t work, and the other was of limited value.

11. Interestingly, the aircraft made it into limited production without one of the innovations actually being tried in practice. 12. It was a specialized type of recon bird.

13. And was, obviously, intended to be able to outrun enemy fighters.

Hydro Junkie

How about the D4Y1 Suisei (Comet)? It's first combat operation was at Midway as a water cooled DB 600G scout bomber. It was later reconfigured to use a Kinsei 62 radial engine. It was able to outrun all allied fighters used in the Pacific EXCEPT the P-38, P-39 and all P-40s after the B version. It didn't have to face any of these until after the US Marines captured Henderson Field in the second half of 1942 and, even then, it was initially just the P-39 and that wasn't able to cope with with the escorting A6Ms

Ernie P.

An interesting aircraft all on its own; but not the interesting plane for which we seek, Hydro Junkie. Concentrate on Clue (7). And again, here's a bonus clue for your efforts. Thanks; Ernie P.



What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

4. Although it made its way into limited production, the results were very disappointing.

5. The first prototype was produced immediately prior to Pearl Harbor.

6. Five more were built in the next year.

7. The aircraft had no less than three interesting (for the time) innovations, all unique as far as it’s owning service was concerned.

8. None of the three innovations worked quite as planned.

9. This aircraft was intended to be the fastest of its type, for its time. While it was the fastest of its service, it was eventually surpassed by other aircraft of its type.

10. Primarily because two of the three innovations simply didn’t work, and the other was of limited value.

11. Interestingly, the aircraft made it into limited production without one of the innovations actually being tried in practice.

12. It was a specialized type of recon bird.

13. And was, obviously, intended to be able to outrun enemy fighters.

14. This plane used a laminar flow wing.

Ernie P.

Morning clue. Thanks; Ernie P.


What warbird do I describe?

1. Sometimes things just don’t work out as planned.

2. This aircraft was one such attempt that certainly didn’t work as planned.

3. It was intended to fulfill a very narrow role; so large scale production was probably never in the plan.

4. Although it made its way into limited production, the results were very disappointing.

5. The first prototype was produced immediately prior to Pearl Harbor.

6. Five more were built in the next year.

7. The aircraft had no less than three interesting (for the time) innovations, all unique as far as it’s owning service was concerned.

8. None of the three innovations worked quite as planned.

9. This aircraft was intended to be the fastest of its type, for its time. While it was the fastest of its service, it was eventually surpassed by other aircraft of its type.

10. Primarily because two of the three innovations simply didn’t work, and the other was of limited value.

11. Interestingly, the aircraft made it into limited production without one of the innovations actually being tried in practice.

12. It was a specialized type of recon bird.

13. And was, obviously, intended to be able to outrun enemy fighters.

14. This plane used a laminar flow wing.

15. And contra rotating propellers.