+SkippyBing 8 Posted June 2, 2008 Aim-9E is a late sidewinder than Aim-9D, but why the D version had a superior performance than E? and Why USAF didn't used the D version? The -9D had a cooled seeker head which required a coolant supply from the launch aircraft, the USN thought this was a good idea (it is) the USAF didn't (they later changed their minds) however their aircraft weren't set up to supply coolant to the missile so they couldn't make the switch easily. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,875 Posted June 2, 2008 Mig-21 bis (Fishbed N) late 80s? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Silverbolt 104 Posted June 2, 2008 (edited) The -9D had a cooled seeker head which required a coolant supply from the launch aircraft, the USN thought this was a good idea (it is) the USAF didn't (they later changed their minds) however their aircraft weren't set up to supply coolant to the missile so they couldn't make the switch easily. BINGO!!!! the LAU-7 carry 6 liters of nitrogen for the seeker cooling. Go for it! an Hardcore, please Edited June 2, 2008 by Silverbolt Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,875 Posted June 2, 2008 What was said to be the fastest US bomber used in WW2? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+SkippyBing 8 Posted June 2, 2008 I knew reading that book about the Sidewinder would pay off one day! What's the difference between a Pony and a Mustang? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
eraser_tr 29 Posted June 2, 2008 Pony = Allison engined P-51 Mustang = Merlin engined P-51 Why do some USAF aircraft still follow the old pre-1963 designation system (like the F-111 and F-117)? And why did they give either of those planes (and the F-105) fighter designations when they were no more air to air fighters than an A-10? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+SkippyBing 8 Posted June 2, 2008 Pony = Allison engined P-51Mustang = Merlin engined P-51 Interesting, but not the answer I was after for a hint look at the picture to the left of this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
FastCargo 412 Posted June 3, 2008 Wasn't the Allison engine Mustangs called the Apache? FastCargo Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyStrike 15 Posted June 3, 2008 What was said to be the fastest US bomber used in WW2? The Douglas A-26 Invader Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyStrike 15 Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) Interesting, but not the answer I was after for a hint look at the picture to the left of this. Lynx ? is that the answer you were expecting? Or is it a Mustang in the armed sevices of any other nation other than the United States?, paricularly one in service with the RAF? Edited June 3, 2008 by Tomcat_ace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+lindr2 19 Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) Wasn't the Allison engine Mustangs called the Apache? FastCargo First variant A-36 name is Apache, During Husky operation, name was changed to Invader. But most pilots say A-36 Mustang. Of course A-36 has allison engine. Edited June 3, 2008 by lindr2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+SkippyBing 8 Posted June 3, 2008 Lynx ? is that the answer you were expecting? No. As a clue a Lynx, Seahawk and probably a few others can be a Pony or a Mustang what's the difference? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MigBuster 2,875 Posted June 3, 2008 The Douglas A-26 Invader It sure was - congrats Only really know about the Invader because it was used over SEA strangely enough! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+lindr2 19 Posted June 3, 2008 Hmmm. maybe it's difference between marine and non-marine versions? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyStrike 15 Posted June 3, 2008 It sure was - congrats Only really know about the Invader because it was used over SEA strangely enough! Thanks.. which means I get to ask a question right? Ok.. here goes... Which WWII bomber was nicknamed the "Flying Zippo" and why? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+lindr2 19 Posted June 3, 2008 Thanks.. which means I get to ask a question right? Ok.. here goes... Which WWII bomber was nicknamed the "Flying Zippo" and why? G4M "betty" - no armor, and 6000 km radius - 4780 Lt Fuel in 8 unprotected cells... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyStrike 15 Posted June 3, 2008 G4M "betty" - no armor, and 6000 km radius - 4780 Lt Fuel in 8 unprotected cells... ABSOLUTELY RIGHT!!!!!!!!!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+lindr2 19 Posted June 3, 2008 OK My question: Blackbird SR-71 is WRONG name (must be RS-71), who did move letters, and why mistake was not corrected ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyStrike 15 Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) OK My question: Blackbird SR-71 is WRONG name (must be RS-71), who did move letters, and why mistake was not corrected ? It isn't wrong... SR = Strategic Reconaissance if you're referring to reconnaisance versions of ceratain jets like the RF-4 Phantom II , RF-5 Tigereye, RF-84 Thunderflash, RB-47 Stratojet, etc, please take this into concern: The above mentioned aircraft were originally designed as either fighters (in the case of the first three mentioned above) or bombers... Reconaissance variants of these aircraft were given an 'R' prefix designation to signify that they're recon versions of dedicated fighter / bomber aircraft and lack some of the weapons / equipment / avionics of their fighting/armed counterparts ... The Blackbird was concieved and designed as a high-speed aircraft for battlefield reconaissance right from the start.. So it's not a mistake.. Well... At least this is what I heard on the Discovery Channel aviation show "Wings"..... Edited June 3, 2008 by Tomcat_ace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+lindr2 19 Posted June 3, 2008 It isn't wrong... SR = Strategic Reconaissance Well... At least this is what I heard on the Discovery Channel aviation show "Wings"..... I heard anoter story: name was RS - Reconaissance Strategic, someone from the secretaries of president Johnson changed letters on president appearance. All heard this wrong name, and to avoid embarrassment all left as is. It isn't wrong... SR = Strategic Reconaissance Well... At least this is what I heard on the Discovery Channel aviation show "Wings"..... I heard another story: name was RS - Reconaissance Strategic, someone from the secretaries of president Johnson changed letters on president appearance. All heard this wrong name, and to avoid embarrassment all left as is. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+SkippyBing 8 Posted June 3, 2008 Didn't Curtis Le May think SR sounded better than RS so he amended the script when it was revealed to the public. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyStrike 15 Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) I heard anoter story: name was RS - Reconaissance Strategic, someone from the secretaries of president Johnson changed letters on president appearance. All heard this wrong name, and to avoid embarrassment all left as is. Didn't Curtis Le May think SR sounded better than RS so he amended the script when it was revealed to the public. Even If that was the case there's no way either Lockheed or Skunkworks would remain silent...Since it was their product they'd have decided on the name... Edited June 3, 2008 by Tomcat_ace Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+SkippyBing 8 Posted June 3, 2008 (edited) The Blackbird was concieved and designed as a high-speed aircraft for battlefield reconaissance right from the start.. So it's not a mistake.. Err.. no it was a conversion of a Mach 3 interceptor known as the A-12 for strategic not battlefield reconnaissance , the recon version was to be the R-12 and in fact a lot of documents had to be changed when the announcement was made. Incidentally Lockheed have little say in the naming of their aircraft and no say in it's service designator e.g. the F-22 is called the F-22 because that was the next number in the F sequence. I wouldn't trust Discovery implicitly one of their programmes said that WW2 Royal Navy carriers had wooden decks and US ones armoured decks which was exactly wrong. All about the SR-71 naming Edited June 3, 2008 by SkippyBing Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
+SkippyBing 8 Posted June 3, 2008 For the Pony/Mustang question think more on the lines of tasking rather than who operates them. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SkyStrike 15 Posted June 4, 2008 Err.. no it was a conversion of a Mach 3 interceptor known as the A-12 for strategic not battlefield reconnaissance , the recon version was to be the R-12 and in fact a lot of documents had to be changed when the announcement was made. Incidentally Lockheed have little say in the naming of their aircraft and no say in it's service designator e.g. the F-22 is called the F-22 because that was the next number in the F sequence. I wouldn't trust Discovery implicitly one of their programmes said that WW2 Royal Navy carriers had wooden decks and US ones armoured decks which was exactly wrong. All about the SR-71 naming Well.. According to the Jane's Encyclopedia of Aviation the interceptor variant of the Blackbird was called the YF-12.... wwand this project was originally called the A-11... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
