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Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight | |
| DGN
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| Endtimewatchman10
User ID: 76376503 United States09/10/2021 09:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight I was an Aircraft Mechanic and worked on many radial engines but never had anything to do with the Pratt Whitney 4 row radial with 28 cylinders which I always thought was amazing. It was known as the Wasp. Endtimewatchman1 |
| Boss351Mustang
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| Anonymous Coward User ID: 79426288 United States09/10/2021 10:08 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight It still trips me out that at one point Spitfire pilots were actually diving on V-1 rockets to get up enough speed to intercept them over the channel and flipping them off course with their wings. [link to www.wearethemighty.com (secure)] |
| DGN
(OP) User ID: 80225734 United States09/10/2021 11:51 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight I was an Aircraft Mechanic and worked on many radial engines but never had anything to do with the Pratt Whitney 4 row radial with 28 cylinders which I always thought was amazing. It was known as the Wasp. Quoting: Endtimewatchman10 The B36 Peacemaker, yes engineering excellence, but i think it had 7 rows which created air fin cooling problem for read cylinders. It's at the Reno Sir Show... and it's magnificent. Last Edited by DGN on 09/11/2021 07:18 PM |
| DGN
(OP) User ID: 80225734 United States09/10/2021 11:54 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight It still trips me out that at one point Spitfire pilots were actually diving on V-1 rockets to get up enough speed to intercept them over the channel and flipping them off course with their wings. [link to www.wearethemighty.com (secure)] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79426288 Hmmmm.... very strange info considering the Spitfires couldn't begin to match rocket speed, even from a standing start, let alone intercept. Good call out.  Last Edited by DGN on 09/10/2021 11:55 PM |
| DrGu
User ID: 79312863  Netherlands09/11/2021 12:13 AM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight It still trips me out that at one point Spitfire pilots were actually diving on V-1 rockets to get up enough speed to intercept them over the channel and flipping them off course with their wings. [link to www.wearethemighty.com (secure)] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79426288 Hmmmm.... very strange info considering the Spitfires couldn't begin to match rocket speed, even from a standing start, let alone intercept. Good call out. Spitfire max 370mph, V1 flying bomb max 400mph. Interception from altitude would clearly be feasible. [link to www.bbc.com (secure)] Last Edited by DrGu on 09/11/2021 12:22 AM |
| Anonymous Coward User ID: 80857365 09/11/2021 12:14 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight It still trips me out that at one point Spitfire pilots were actually diving on V-1 rockets to get up enough speed to intercept them over the channel and flipping them off course with their wings. [link to www.wearethemighty.com (secure)] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79426288  |
| DGN
(OP) User ID: 80225734 United States09/11/2021 07:21 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight It still trips me out that at one point Spitfire pilots were actually diving on V-1 rockets to get up enough speed to intercept them over the channel and flipping them off course with their wings. [link to www.wearethemighty.com (secure)] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79426288 Hmmmm.... very strange info considering the Spitfires couldn't begin to match rocket speed, even from a standing start, let alone intercept. Good call out. Spitfire max 370mph, V1 flying bomb max 400mph. Interception from altitude would clearly be feasible. [link to www.bbc.com (secure)] Diving speed was way higher than that but to intercept the Germans would have to be good sports and phone in the rocket launch times.  |
| Yurmohm Zahorr
User ID: 78819883 Canada09/11/2021 07:40 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight It still trips me out that at one point Spitfire pilots were actually diving on V-1 rockets to get up enough speed to intercept them over the channel and flipping them off course with their wings. [link to www.wearethemighty.com (secure)] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79426288 Hmmmm.... very strange info considering the Spitfires couldn't begin to match rocket speed, even from a standing start, let alone intercept. Good call out. Spitfire max 370mph, V1 flying bomb max 400mph. Interception from altitude would clearly be feasible. [link to www.bbc.com (secure)] Diving speed was way higher than that but to intercept the Germans would have to be good sports and phone in the rocket launch times. Not any more than any other flying German objects, the RAF had fighters in the air practically 24/7 watching for inbound huns by that point. I didn't used to be this way |
| DGN
(OP) User ID: 80225734 United States09/11/2021 10:41 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight ... Quoting: DGN Hmmmm.... very strange info considering the Spitfires couldn't begin to match rocket speed, even from a standing start, let alone intercept. Good call out. Spitfire max 370mph, V1 flying bomb max 400mph. Interception from altitude would clearly be feasible. [link to www.bbc.com (secure)] Diving speed was way higher than that but to intercept the Germans would have to be good sports and phone in the rocket launch times. Not any more than any other flying German objects, the RAF had fighters in the air practically 24/7 watching for inbound huns by that point. How did that work out?  |
| Deplorableduckhunter
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| Endtimewatchman10
User ID: 76376503 United States09/11/2021 10:52 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight I was an Aircraft Mechanic and worked on many radial engines but never had anything to do with the Pratt Whitney 4 row radial with 28 cylinders which I always thought was amazing. It was known as the Wasp. Quoting: Endtimewatchman10 The B36 Peacemaker, yes engineering excellence, but i think it had 7 rows which created air fin cooling problem for read cylinders. It's at the Reno Sir Show... and it's magnificent. Endtimewatchman1 |
| Endtimewatchman10
User ID: 76376503 United States09/11/2021 11:11 PM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight I was an Aircraft Mechanic and worked on many radial engines but never had anything to do with the Pratt Whitney 4 row radial with 28 cylinders which I always thought was amazing. It was known as the Wasp. Quoting: Endtimewatchman10 The B36 Peacemaker, yes engineering excellence, but i think it had 7 rows which created air fin cooling problem for read cylinders. It's at the Reno Sir Show... and it's magnificent. Endtimewatchman1 |
| DGN
(OP) User ID: 80225734 United States09/12/2021 11:37 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight I was an Aircraft Mechanic and worked on many radial engines but never had anything to do with the Pratt Whitney 4 row radial with 28 cylinders which I always thought was amazing. It was known as the Wasp. Quoting: Endtimewatchman10 The B36 Peacemaker, yes engineering excellence, but i think it had 7 rows which created air fin cooling problem for read cylinders. It's at the Reno Sir Show... and it's magnificent. 27 spiral cylinders in perfect alignment, actually no Really cant imagine the blueprints. |
| Brit Perspective
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| DGN
(OP) User ID: 80225734 United States09/12/2021 11:45 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight Actually it was more with the P51s which carried enough fuel to escort the bombers deep enough to destroy Hitler's weapon factories which had zero beneficial use on earth. |
| TootiePoopie
User ID: 79315050 United States09/12/2021 11:49 AM Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight I was an Aircraft Mechanic and worked on many radial engines but never had anything to do with the Pratt Whitney 4 row radial with 28 cylinders which I always thought was amazing. It was known as the Wasp. Quoting: Endtimewatchman10 The B36 Peacemaker, yes engineering excellence, but i think it had 7 rows which created air fin cooling problem for read cylinders. It's at the Reno Sir Show... and it's magnificent. Overpowered airframes are not always ideal. TootiePoopie |
| DGN
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| Uncle Gintel
User ID: 77733820 United States09/12/2021 07:31 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight Engine technology is amazing. Even in cars now, direct injection turbos per volume and weight can roast older cars. Now don't get me wrong, there is no substitute for classic American muscle but in terms of technology, engine tech advancements have always been and continue to be amazing. |
| G. House
User ID: 80804719 United States09/12/2021 07:42 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight It still trips me out that at one point Spitfire pilots were actually diving on V-1 rockets to get up enough speed to intercept them over the channel and flipping them off course with their wings. [link to www.wearethemighty.com (secure)] Quoting: Anonymous Coward 79426288 Hmmmm.... very strange info considering the Spitfires couldn't begin to match rocket speed, even from a standing start, let alone intercept. Good call out. They weren't rockets, those were the V-2's. The V-1 had a pulse jet engine. They were the original cruise missile. They were not easy to down. If you shot at them the warhead was big enough to take you out too. That's why they developed the tactic of "tipping" them. "Everybody lies." |
ScrumpTheTexan
Forum Administrator 09/12/2021 07:49 PM  Report Abusive Post Report Copyright Violation | Re: Aviation technology: Supermarine Spitfire, built with 1,000 HP Merlin, upgraded to 1450, upgraded to the 2,000/Griffin, same weight Badass. I am a Christian. Christian does not equal doormat or pushover "I Have Sworn upon the Altar of God... Eternal Hostility against every form of Tyranny over the mind of man." -Thomas Jefferson, Sep. 23, 1800  The Election of Donald John Trump: [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] For previous Newsletters, click 'Scrump's News Letters' @ [link to www.godlikeproductions.com] |
