dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 I guess that would have to be the Tarrant Tabor - I say "the" because only one was built and it crashed on it's first take-off attempt. John It is indeed the Tarrant Tabor, built as a prototype heavy bomber in 1919 at Tarrant Rushden in the UK. On it's first take off run the crew made the mistake of opening up the upper engines more than the lower ones and the whole contraption nosed over and was destroyed, If I recall correctly the crew were killed. Over to you John. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,316 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Sad about the crew, Looking at that plane you kinda wonder if it even COULD fly. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 According to the Wiki article, they began the takeoff run on the four lower engines (2 pushers, 2 tractors) and then while at high speed, started the 2 upper engines and went to full power with them, forcing a pitchover. Another reason nose wheels are better than tailwheels. Oh, and they had a thousand pounds of lead ballast in the fore end. Whoops. Will have something posted later... John Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 23, 2012 Report Share Posted November 23, 2012 Would be an interesting aircraft to fly in FS !! Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,316 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Would be an interesting aircraft to fly in FS !! Better a sim then in the RW. Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 24, 2012 Report Share Posted November 24, 2012 Certainly Safer, The Americans built their own giant triplane, A thing called the Barling Bomber, that too was a no hoper but at least it actually flew. Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 This should be pretty easy... John Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Interesting note. The designer of the "Barling Bomber" in the US, Walter H. Barling, had formerley worked at the Royal Aircraft Factory and was also the designer of the Tarrant Tabor. Can't make out from the article if he was English or American, however. Apparently he went where the work was. John Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I know exactly what it is ,but I'll leave it to someone else to have a go. Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted November 25, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 A-6 Intruder? Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Very close, Chuck, but the under-wing and center-point stores suggest something slightly different. John Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzy 0 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 I'm going to hazard a guess of the EA-6B Prowler Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Yes, that's it. Congratulations, it's your turn. John Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzy 0 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Should be an easy one. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,316 Posted November 25, 2012 Report Share Posted November 25, 2012 Should be an easy one. That's what we all say Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Is that by any chance the Space Shuttle? John Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 I think you could be right John, dont know of any other aircraft thats painted matt black underneath. (well apart from most heavy bombers of course) Link to post Share on other sites
Dizzy 0 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 John you would be correct. It is in fact the Space Shuttle. Link to post Share on other sites
brett 2,316 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 Congrats John. It's funny, the first thought that popped into my head was the space shuttle when I saw the pic and I immediately threw the thought away thinking that was just to easy for an entry and not really an aircraft* persay. I then proceeded to go through pictures of bombers for one and a half hours last night. Fooled again and another example of why you should always follow your "Gut" instincts. * See this Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 26, 2012 Report Share Posted November 26, 2012 You're right, Brett. It was just a first impression thing that suggested itself as soon as I saw it. I couldn't see anything to refute it, so went with it. OK, now I'll try to dredge somethign up. John Link to post Share on other sites
dodgy-alan 1,587 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 I dont know if you guys have cottoned on to this fact, but when you look at military aircraft, a clue to thir origins can often be found in the undercarriage. American ones are invariably white. Russians are nearly always that weird green! Another clue apart from the colour is the design of the wheels. Most western aircraft look quite elegant, even sporty if you like, But the Russkies seem to take theirs straight off of a tractor assembly line! very agricultural looking. Their U/C designs do seem to be a bit sturdier than Western types. Another unusual feature of older Russian aircraft is the cockpit, they are nearly all painted in that horrible vivid turquoise colour! No idea why...maybe it matched Mrs Stalins curtains or something! Anyway just a bit of info that has served me well over the years! Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 28, 2012 Report Share Posted November 28, 2012 Thanks for the gentle reminger, Alan. It's my turn, isn't it? OK - looking... Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 OK, I finally came up with something worthy. Since this is an individual effort, not by an aircraft manufacturer, all I need is the country of origin. No word on whether this ever actually flew or not but according to the interview, he intended it to. John Link to post Share on other sites
hurricanemk1c 195 Posted November 30, 2012 Author Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 Japan? Link to post Share on other sites
allardjd 1,853 Posted November 30, 2012 Report Share Posted November 30, 2012 No, not Japan, Chuck. John Link to post Share on other sites
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