Not Russian. It started out with a radial engine and ended up with an inline V by the end of the war. Max speed was 408 MPH This plane can out climb a Spitfire but can't turn as sharp. Here is a good hint. The canopy does not slide. You are correct about the 3 bladed prop. I was kind hoping SWITCHESOFF would take a stab at it.
You got #1 right Very good guess on #2 but incorrect. You were right in your first appraisal that #2 had an inline engine. It was designed in 1934. The prototype used a Rolls-Royce Kestral V engine that was later changed to a "native" engine. Built from 1936 to 1945 nearly 33,000 units were built. Another hint, the landing gear was deficient in design due to a narrow track.
Based on your description of the orignal airplane starting out with a radial and ending up with a V-12 sounds like the Macchi-Castoldi or a Mucho-Itoldiuso. The Macchi started with a radial and ended up with a DB601 inverted V-12. Now, a Rolls Kestrel.....hmmmm. That was in the early ME109 and the ME108 had an Argus V-8 inverted. Oh well......
You are clearly describing the Bf 109 - the high CG - narrow track gear. I enjoyed learning about the early Rolls-Royce engine in my research. I suppose there are just not as many 109 examples around so that the cockpit is recognizable to many people. Do you know the source of the photo? Some interesting things - i.e. gunsight but no ammo counters that I could see - I couldn't make out the metric altimeter? Anyway - Happy Thanksgiving to all!
The only outfit to build 33k units was Messershmittt. I also recognize the screw that holds down the Krankenreedestrudlerstachenfroizer. ME109 ! SO
You guys got it right. It's a 109 I am no expert and doubt I would have gotten it without extensive research. I don't know the original source of the photo of the Bf109. museum or war time documentation? Here is a new one, Two hints, the airplane is from the 60's era and it is jet powered.. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Neat pictures of some authentic Emils and did you notice that the swastika on the vertical stabilizer has been airbrushed out on each airplane? Just taking a scientificwildassguess at your latest photo, I think that it's a Comet.
Aww Gawan...... we all know that : the Krankenreedestrudlerstachenfroizer, was riveted till 1948, when it became a permanent fixture, and welded in place..... Skyraider...
Ok, here is another 60's jet. See if you can identify this one. Skyraider... Image Unavailable, Please Login
Those are computer graphics of the 109's More hints on the picture I posted. It is a US built plane and it was designed as a bomber.
The last time I saw a turquois instrument panel was in an Ilyushun 62, passenger jet. It's a 60's jet but not military. Image Unavailable, Please Login
Nope! Not an Ilyushun either... Gee... I didn't think it would be that difficult.... Hint : Design was Originally requested by US Navy in 1957, but the aircraft didn't fly till December 1964, and was shared by the Navy, and the Air Force, due to poorly thought-out development specifications. It was also the unofficial prototype, for the F-14 wing design ( with some minor(?) modifications ) Skyraider edit: Sorry! It's already been identified, but I missed the answer, F-111, hidden in the title bar... of RFKING's response
Yes - the Il-56 is sorta their C-141 - Paratroopers to Electronics Jamming I can't find anything to confirm it, but based on your hints, is the 6 engine jet the Martin XB-48?
