allardjd 1,853 Posted July 24, 2009 Report Share Posted July 24, 2009 Just to change things a little, I'm going to focus on the main landing gear of this one, which is of a very unusual configuration... You may have a hard time finding it (or not) but once you do there will be no doubt. - Aircraft was in production, not just prototype - Multi-engine Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Bell X1? Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted July 25, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 No - 'fraid not. Think multi-engine. Also that one photo is a little deceiving - that hulking black post gives the appearance almost of being part of the gear - it's not. The trapeze arrangement is the only thing connecting the wheels to the AC. It's very odd. John Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted July 25, 2009 Report Share Posted July 25, 2009 Looking at the picture it appears to be housed in a museum of some sort. So that would give the impression that it is a very unique/famous plane that has played some significant part in aviation history. But that's as far as I get, haha Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted July 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 26, 2009 It was mass produced, with hundreds built. John Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 Was it just the landing gear on display or the whole aircraft? 2 tyres so must be pretty heavy, I thought a "B" bomber at first but don't think so now. :great: The whole thing doesn't look right if forward is indeed the way you are indicating? Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted July 27, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 I didn't crop the museum photo, so not sure how much is actually displayed. The arrow indicating forward is correct and that's one of the odd things about the configuration. The whole main gear strut lattice extends more or less down and forward from the nacelles (there's a hint). It's a moderately large AC, not particularly recent. If you see a photo of one with the gear down, you'll be in no doubt it's the correct AC. It's a very odd landing gear design. I'm quite sure it's an AC you've heard of - it's not particularly obscure. John Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted July 27, 2009 Report Share Posted July 27, 2009 It could be a long night! Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Gear doors are omitted in the second photo, but would normally be visible from this angle. Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 So it's probably a twin prop, with wierd gear that extend from the nacelles down...hmm... Link to post Share on other sites
simi_av8r 0 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 hmmmm...... that second photo from the plastic model seems to suggest a german aircraft, there's just something about the colour scheme. Link to post Share on other sites
rob16584 42 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I've seen this aircraft before, i'm sure of it The engines look like those of an ME-262, but the wheels weren't houses in the engines Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Heinkel HE 177 looks close but not quite... Link to post Share on other sites
simi_av8r 0 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 those engines aren't jets Rob. Look at the model plan, it shows a propeller on the engine....and i dont think its a Heinkel....that cowling screams Dornier DO-335, but that was an in-line twin engined a/c and wouldn't have nacelles Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Phil, it's not an He-177... Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Got 'im Focke Wulf Fw 200? Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Well done Phil Another view Cheers Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Attaboy, Phil. Nice work. I guess I made you guys work pretty hard for that one. I thought I was taking it easy on you after the Inflatoplane, but apparently not. Good effort by everyone. John Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 So here goes... Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Sea Vixen? Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I'm afraid not Mut... Link to post Share on other sites
mutley 4,487 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Folland Gnat? Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Again, incorrect... Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted July 28, 2009 Author Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 I'm pretty sure it's a Gloster Javelin. John Link to post Share on other sites
wisemanp 0 Posted July 28, 2009 Report Share Posted July 28, 2009 Well done John Link to post Share on other sites
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