I be needin ejumatation, on Spitfires, dudes.

Fri Mar 25, 2005 12:50 pm

PeterA wrote:Coo...I'm learning something here.

PeterA

Now you've arrived, we are not worthy, oh great one. :lol:

Wing description please a,b,c,e etc please.

Fri Mar 25, 2005 2:17 pm

Question number 496.

I was reading the link Mrhenniger provided, and found this,

Seafire 47: 451 mph (724 kph)

Dayyam! Have these been taken to Reno?

Fri Mar 25, 2005 3:03 pm

Op
I think that speed is at altitude, down low those big radiators create a lot of drag compared to the p-51 scoop which is a lot smaller. I also heard that the scoop on the mustang actually creates a bit of thrust.
Mike

Fri Mar 25, 2005 4:49 pm

crystal lakes wrote:Op
I think that speed is at altitude, down low those big radiators create a lot of drag compared to the p-51 scoop which is a lot smaller. I also heard that the scoop on the mustang actually creates a bit of thrust.
Mike

Mike,

The Spitfire also used a ducted radiator design to utilise the 'The Meredith Effect' to generate thrust. Initially with a two position manual flap, to regulate temperature, it was not as efficient as the P-51, but then it was designed in 1935. I believe the efficiency was improved as the aircraft was developed through the marks and that those massive droopy Griffon radiators were not quite the impediment they might first seem.

PeterA

Fri Mar 25, 2005 4:53 pm

Andy in Beds wrote:
PeterA wrote:Coo...I'm learning something here.

PeterA

Now you've arrived, we are not worthy, oh great one.

Wing description please a,b,c,e etc please.

Andy,

I was surprised to find you third in line to contribute to a boring old Spitfire thread. :wink:

PeterA

Fri Mar 25, 2005 5:26 pm

PeterA wrote:I was surprised to find you third in line to contribute to a boring old Spitfire thread.
PeterA

I know, I weakened just once. :wink:

I've had young Shreeve pointing out the holes in my Supermarine knowledge all day (Robbo too). :oops:

Perhaps we should get a Hawker thread going.

Fri Mar 25, 2005 9:46 pm

Round is Beautiful...

Sat Mar 26, 2005 12:00 am

Okay, Okay Col Rohr, just testing! No need to sue for libel ....

I have to admit round is beautiful

But, pointy is beautiful too :wink:

Back to Subject

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Sat Mar 26, 2005 12:13 am

WHAT ABOUT THE B-29 AND THE BEAUFIGHTER?????????

Sat Mar 26, 2005 12:14 am

Oh yeah, and the FW 190 too. That is the most beeyouutifull aircraft ever!!!!

Sat Mar 26, 2005 12:52 am

Message reposted below.

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Sat Mar 26, 2005 12:53 am

I can help with the B-29

This is the best FW-190 have. Since NASM Udvar Hazy doesn't permit tripods it isn't as good as I want.

Sorry, no Beaufighters in my inventory.

Sat Mar 26, 2005 10:21 pm

Yup, me like round too...........

and as for Spitfires how about this....................

Lets see, four bladed prop, rounded tips, and a bubble canopy what mark could it be......................................... :wink:

Sat Mar 26, 2005 11:12 pm

Hey Jeff you can't prove that where the photos or video I claim I'm being frame by the pointy engine crowd I'm getting my Lawyer we'll see how this plays out

Round Engines forever
RER

A photo challenge? Now let me see, Round engine in back of pic. and Col. taking photo of Mustang?
I'm sure it was purely for educational purposes.

Bill

And Rob you knew I had this photo!

Sun Mar 27, 2005 12:08 am

Three hours of sleep, huh...

Rob, the way that police officer is frowning at you, and with all the other photographers back there...you were wearing pants, right? :oops: