Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
12-13-2010, 06:04 PM
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ORIGINAL: glasscock
Nuclear bomb? This is one artifact that touches on this...
''This is a completely separate programme but was proposed to the RAF as a V bomber replacement (the tail cone was an aft firing nuclear weapon to allow weapons release while moving away from the target) and also as a mach 3 cruising SST.''
In reality, who knows?
Nuclear bomb? This is one artifact that touches on this...
''This is a completely separate programme but was proposed to the RAF as a V bomber replacement (the tail cone was an aft firing nuclear weapon to allow weapons release while moving away from the target) and also as a mach 3 cruising SST.''
In reality, who knows?
12-13-2010, 06:18 PM
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ORIGINAL: P-40K-5
ok, most if not all people think the the P-40 was never equipt with rockets. so if thats the case,
whats this P-40 carrying under her wings? I need its common name and its nickname.
ok, most if not all people think the the P-40 was never equipt with rockets. so if thats the case,
whats this P-40 carrying under her wings? I need its common name and its nickname.
Well, like you, I think some people are mistaken. Thanks; Ernie P.
Air-Launched 4.5-Inch Rockets
The 4.5-in. aircraft rocket was among the first air-launched rockets developed for the U.S. military in World War II. The program was conducted primarily by the National Defense Research Committee (NDRC) and Army Ordnance. The first ground tests of the solid-propellant rocket motors occurred in May 1941, and in July 1942, the rocket was air-launched for the first time from a P-40 fighter.
The initial and most common model of 4.5-inch rocket was the M8. It was stabilized by four tail fins, which were fixed on initial M8s and folding on later ones. The M8A3 was a variant with a stronger motor containing a different type of propellant. The T22 was a further improved rocket, which was safer and more reliable than the M8. All these rockets flew at high subsonic speed and had an effective range of about 1600-3200 m (1-2 miles). M8-type rockets were also used as ground-launched 4.5-inch barrage rockets.
The USAAF used the 4.5-in. rockets with good results, especially in the 1943/44 winter against Japanese forces in Burma. However, the rockets were ineffective against many of the sturdier ground targets, and therefore the so-called "Super M8" was developed. It had four fixed fins and a larger and improved rocket motor, giving higher speed, range and destructive power. Its 18 kg (40 lb) warhead section was either a solid armour-piercing type or contained 3.9 kg (8.5 lb) of high-explosive. The "Super M8" was ready by December 1944, but was not used in combat.
Other models of the M8 family of rockets include the T46 practice rocket, the T78 with a SAP (Semi Armour Piercing) warhead, the T86 practice round for the T78, the T83 with a HE (High Explosive) warhead, and the T87 practice round for the T83.
12-14-2010, 01:31 AM
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ORIGINAL: P-40K-5
how am I mistaken? and no, its not the M8.
how am I mistaken? and no, its not the M8.
whats this P-40 carrying under her wings?". I said "Like you, I think most people are mistaken". IOW, I was agreeing with you. Not the M8, eh? Could this be when they mounted the Bazooka or "Stovepipe" rockets? Thanks; Ernie P.
12-14-2010, 04:06 AM
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The A-5 Vigilante was designed to launch a nuclear weapon rearward thru a bomb bay that more of a tube running the centerline of the aircraft, enabling it to make supersonic attacks. If memory serves there was also provision for aux tanks in the bay as well.
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12-14-2010, 09:20 AM
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
getting closer.
whats this P-40 carrying under her wings? I need its common name and its nickname.
whats this P-40 carrying under her wings? I need its common name and its nickname.
12-14-2010, 11:22 AM
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The A-5 Vigilante was designed to launch a nuclear weapon rearward thru a bomb bay that more of a tube running the centerline of the aircraft, enabling it to make supersonic attacks. If memory serves there was also provision for aux tanks in the bay as well.
Andy
The A-5 Vigilante was designed to launch a nuclear weapon rearward thru a bomb bay that more of a tube running the centerline of the aircraft, enabling it to make supersonic attacks. If memory serves there was also provision for aux tanks in the bay as well.
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12-14-2010, 12:02 PM
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
ORIGINAL: Glacier Girl
Three tube rocket launcher/ "Christmas tree" ?
Three tube rocket launcher/ "Christmas tree" ?
the other answer "M8" was on the right track.
12-14-2010, 01:09 PM
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
nope.
M-"insert a number higher then 8 here" triple tube rocket launcher. aka the Christmas Tree launcher.
M-"insert a number higher then 8 here" triple tube rocket launcher. aka the Christmas Tree launcher.
12-14-2010, 01:23 PM
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ORIGINAL: Glacier Girl
M10
M10
the most feared M10 triple tube 4.5" rocket launcher. Santa liked it so much, he officially gave it the nickname
"Christmas Tree Launcher". you're up.
12-14-2010, 01:28 PM
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
Ok another twin boom special.
First flew in 37 and was a weakling.
Reworked and was nicknamed "The Grim Reaper"
as a hint, it wasn't on our side.
First flew in 37 and was a weakling.
Reworked and was nicknamed "The Grim Reaper"
as a hint, it wasn't on our side.
12-14-2010, 01:50 PM
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ORIGINAL: Glacier Girl
Ok another twin boom special.
First flew in 37 and was a weakling.
Reworked and was nicknamed ''The Grim Reaper''
as a hint, it wasn't on our side.
Ok another twin boom special.
First flew in 37 and was a weakling.
Reworked and was nicknamed ''The Grim Reaper''
as a hint, it wasn't on our side.
more help?
Tail dragger
Had a canopy on top and bottom
Crew of two normally, pilot & tail gunner, but could carry and observer too.
Used as a heavy fighter and also a ground attack
12-14-2010, 01:59 PM
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Yep you got it.
Was originally set up with a pair of 23 mm cannon and a single Browning in the nose, reconfigured with 8 Browning's in the nose it became the Grim Reaper.
You're up P-40
Was originally set up with a pair of 23 mm cannon and a single Browning in the nose, reconfigured with 8 Browning's in the nose it became the Grim Reaper.
You're up P-40
12-14-2010, 04:42 PM
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RE: Knowledge Quiz for Warbird wiz
ORIGINAL: P-40K-5
thanks.
back in a bit with a question.
thanks.
back in a bit with a question.
My name is Tindian. I was a WarBird during WWII. What Warbird was I, and who piloted me?