Aircraft With Contrarotating Props

[carson1934]

I think the Convair 117 XP5Y-1 became the 'R3Y Tradewind' as per below :-

Yes Cromwell youìre right but notwithstanding the similarities they are still two different aircrafts and not just a denomination change...
Cheers
carson1934

[carson1934]

VERY interesting paper on Contra Rotating Propellers

ftp://ftp.clarkson.edu/.depts/mae/pu...vanderover.pdf

Hi Cromwell,
I'll check very very carefully all the links of your yesterday's posts #43 and 44.
However it is my intention to include in my final list only the aircrafts with contrarotating props flown, tested (also of course prototypes) or mock-ups excluding projects which didn't materialize and paper planes.
Cheers
carson1934

[carson1934]

Hope this is new for you, Carson:

Arado Ar 64 C



Cheers

Yes, it is new Marcogrifo, thanks very much indeed!
carson1934

[carson1934]

Yes, it is new Marcogrifo, thanks very much indeed!
carson1934

...on second thought, Marcogrifo, I don't think that the Arado AR/64/C was powered by contrarotating props. I think what we have on your pic is a four bladed propeller .
Please also have a look at the following link:
Arado Ar 64.

On the other hand it would be interesting to have a second opinion.
Cheers
carson1934

[Cromwell]

Yes Cromwell youìre right but notwithstanding the similarities they are still two different aircrafts and not just a denomination change...
Cheers
carson1934

Is that not GOOD news ?? You now have TWO more aircraft to add to the list


I do believe the operational Tradewind had Contra Props - but tell me if I am wrong

[Cromwell]

...on second thought, Marcogrifo, I don't think that the Arado AR/64/C was powered by contrarotating props. I think what we have on your pic is a four bladed propeller .
Please also have a look at the following link:
Arado Ar 64.

On the other hand it would be interesting to have a second opinion.
Cheers
carson1934

Check this from Arado Ar 64 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia


" The two differed as the 64d had a revised undercarriage and a four-blade propeller and the 64e had a two-blade propeller attached to a direct-drive version of the Jupiter VI radial engine. "

[siznaudin]

There were a few Spitfire Mk 21's (and 22's, possibly?) fitted with contra-props, using the Griffon 85.
I've only just become aware of these (the 21's) via a book I'm currently reading.
Prior to this I had dismissed the Shackleton engined Spit referred to earlier in this thread as total B.S.
I'll try to scan a photo from the book referred to - keep up the good work, Carson '34... your book should be a beauty!

Geoff '41

[siznaudin]

As promised. From RAF 41 squadron 1947. If anyone can tell me more about Mk 22's with c-r props (or even better, a photograph!) please post same here. By the way: the Spit getting around with the Shackleton installation (other insert) is evidently a Mk19, so it IS in a sense, a bit of B.S. - but still rather impressive ...! Note that the 21 has the extra covering for the wheels, (and larger oil/intercooler boxes?).

[carson1934]

As promised. From RAF 41 squadron 1947. If anyone can tell me more about Mk 22's with c-r props (or even better, a photograph!) please post same here. By the way: the Spit getting around with the Shackleton installation (other insert) is evidently a Mk19, so it IS in a sense, a bit of B.S. - but still rather impressive ...! Note that the 21 has the extra covering for the wheels, (and larger oil/intercooler boxes?).

Hi Siznaudin, welcome to the "contrarotating props" thread!
Thanks for the information and pics, no I'm not trying to write a book on this subject but merely my object is to compile a listing as complete as possible of such like aircrafts actually flown and/or tested.
I'm leaving out of this list the so called projects and "paper planes".
Say hello for me to Adelaide (a city I love)!
carson1934

[Marcogrifo]

...on second thought, Marcogrifo, I don't think that the Arado AR/64/C was powered by contrarotating props. I think what we have on your pic is a four bladed propeller .
Please also have a look at the following link:
Arado Ar 64.

On the other hand it would be interesting to have a second opinion.
Cheers
carson1934

Hi carson,
sorry for the mistake, I think you're right
Seems like they put two two-bladed props together in order to have a four-blade prop

Cheers

[Marcel]

Was this one mentioned already? Tempest III:

[carson1934]

Was this one mentioned already? Tempest III:

Hi Marcel,
thanks for joining the thread and for the submitted pic.
Yes it is included in my list with her new denomination, i, Hawker MkI "Fury" (registration LA610)
equipped with a Rolls Royce Griffon engine 85 and contrarotating props. It flew in 1944.
Cheers
carson1934

[Cromwell]

MISS ASHLEY II


P51 with Learjet Wings & Tail-plane

As promised. From RAF 41 squadron 1947. If anyone can tell me more about Mk 22's with c-r props (or even better, a photograph!) please post same here. By the way: the Spit getting around with the Shackleton installation (other insert) is evidently a Mk19, so it IS in a sense, a bit of B.S. - but still rather impressive ...! Note that the 21 has the extra covering for the wheels, (and larger oil/intercooler boxes?).

You might find I posted the Mk21 with Contra-props before

If ayone noticed or cared

BTW: The List is growing Compadre

[carson1934]

MISS ASHLEY II


P51 with Learjet Wings & Tail-plane







You might find I posted the Mk21 with Contra-props before

If ayone noticed or cared

BTW: The List is growing Compadre

Hi, thanks Cromwell, the list is getting very thick.
On Thursday I should have a full free day and will try to bring it to compeltion.
carson1934

[comiso90]

Here is a rare one for you I saw this weekend