post-world war ii

  1. Stargazer

    Argentine F.M.A./DINFIA/FAdeA designations

    We have topics on several of the aircraft in this list, and attempts at identifying missing numbers in places, but no complete list in one single topic, so I thought this could be a good idea. Since it's the "Designations" section here, I'm only giving the basic info for identification purposes...
  2. uk 75

    Modifying King George V class after 1945

    I noted with interest JFC Fuller's comment about the new Friedman British Battleships book that material exists in the National Archives about proposed modifications to the remaining King George V class battleships between 1945 and their withdrawal in the 50s. I have browsed the new Friedman...
  3. blackkite

    MATRA R.130

    Hi! MATRA R.130. MATRA R.130 uses a folding wing with a flap (wing span 12m) in the speed area from taking off and landing to Mach 0.65. Store a folding wing when speed is over Mach 0.65, and make a body revolve 90 °, and 2 of fixed wing which is at the top and the bottom of the fuselage (wing...
  4. Tzoli

    The 5.25 inch Mark IV

    From the navweaps site: http://navweaps.com/Weapons/index_weapons.htm My question is: Does anybody here ever found drawings or photos of this post war naval mount?
  5. Apophenia

    Weir autogyro and helicopter designations

    Cy-27 said that he was working on a Weir designation list which which was the kick in the pants needed to prompt me to finish off my list! ____________________ J&G Weir Company, 1932-1943, and Cierva Autogiro Company (Cierva-Weir), 1943-1951 Weir autogyros and helicopters received simple...
  6. Graham1973

    Post WWII USN Fleet Submarines

    I spotted the photographs below in the 'Seaplane Jetfighters' thread and was wondering if anyone has any more information on the submarine design shown below. The pictures depict a 10th scale model of a 'Fleet Submarine' which was to be used to suport seaplane combat aircraft. The testing took...
  7. D

    Seeking Information on the 1948 Allis-Chalmers Gas Cooled Naval Reactor (USN)

    If anyone can help me find out more information on this, I would be greatly appreciative. Around 1948, the United States Navy signed contracts for the development of three prospective naval propulsion reactors. The first two are most well known, being the Westinghouse pressurized light water...
  8. JFC Fuller

    Iowa 3"/50 configuration

    It was planned to fit the Iowa class with the 3"/50 but this was abandoned post-war. I once saw online a line drawing that showed the planned layout, it wasn't a straight swap for the quad 40mm mounts due to weight concerns but I have seen one book that states that 15 mounts were planned. Does...
  9. hesham

    British Smith-Ross Manned Rocket to the Space (1946)

    Hi, here is a British manned rocket of 1946,intended to launch a man 150 miles into space,designed by R.A. Smith and H.E. Ross and considered an enlarged version of Germany V-2 Missile. FR 12/1958
  10. Grey Havoc

    MONIAC and the warfare state (AIRMINDED)

    http://airminded.org/2008/06/04/moniac-and-the-warfare-state/ One of the interesting things about this is that the prototype of this 'analogue hydraulic computer' was built out of spare Lancaster parts!
  11. hesham

    Early Drawing to De Havilland Canada DHC-2

    Hi, here is the early drawing to De Havilland Canada DHC-2 Beaver with Gipsy Queen engine. Jet & Prop 5/1995
  12. Jemiba

    Projects of the Flettner Aircraft Corporation/Key Gardens NY, USA

    Anton Flettner, well known for his helicopters in Germany emigrated to the USA in 1947 and founded the Flettner Aircraft Corporation. There he designed a heavy lift helicopter with gas powered intermeshing rotors. Forward propulsion was given by two propellers, the rotors should turn freely...
  13. T

    Martin Model 216 "Flying Aircraft Carrier"

    Hi all From"les avions et engins Martin" Minidocavia - Alain PELLETIER. The project MARTIN 216 . Who know more ? Thanks if you know something.
  14. Stargazer

    Bendix Aircraft's forgotten postwar designs

    Most of you probably recognize the name "Bendix": this company once one of the leading avionics suppliers in the aeronautical industry... Some of you with an interest in ordnance may also associate the name "Bendix" with a few missiles and weapons, notably the Eagle and Talos missile... The...
  15. hesham

    Douglas A-26 Invader type A & C

    Hi, The Douglas XA-26A Invader was a night fighter version and A-26C was attack bomber version,I repeat displaying a 3-view to A-26C. Warbird Tech,Douglas A-26 Invader,by Frederick A. Johnsen
  16. N

    Piston Engine to Jet Fighter Conversions

    Hi everyone, Including the well known Russian conversions of piston fighters to jets, I wanted to see if anyone had anything on other similar conversions that could be in a nicely consolidated thread of "piston-to-jet theory." :P Thanks!
  17. Grey Havoc

    « Kaze Tachinu » ("The Wind Rises"): Miyazaki's new anime movie

    Going o/t but on a tangent: http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=E5dB_9dW2SQ
  18. A

    Lilo Floating runway

    I just bought a small Magazine on the Swordfish , as much as I love the aircraft I actually bought it because of an article on the Lilo floating runway , tested by a Swordfish ...
  19. hesham

    Edward Lanier's « Paraplane »... and other unnecessary designs

    Here is an article from LA FANA magazine issue 371,about the Lanier company,I know it had eight experimental aircraft designs,but it is the first time to know PL-9 and PL-10.
  20. Stargazer

    Gerald P. Herrick, "the dean of convertible aircraft designers"

    From A Critical Re-Examination of the Franklin Institute Rotating Wing Aircraft Meeting: Much more on Herrick can be found in the source document: http://vtol.org/8248F800-5DFF-11E2-AB4E0050568D0042 Also see the Herrick Finding Aid: http://ebookbrowse.com/herrick-finding-aid-pdf-d6306568...
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