Aircraft of World War II

la-8

johnbr — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:10:24 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: INFORMATION FROM FLIGHT MANUAL FOR AMPHIBIAN AIRPLANE LA-8 Amphibian airplane LA-8 is designed for business and passenger transportation, patrolling, rendering medical aid in regions difficult of access, search and rescue, tourism and entertainment and for other operations, as well as for carrying out training flights over the earth and water surface in compliance with visual flight regulations. This airplane can take-off from and land on ground and water, paved or unpaved airfields meeting the requirements of the present Manual. In passenger option the number of seats is maximum eight, including the pilot. Airplane LA-8 is a cantilever monoplane with upper position of the wing, conventional single-fin empennage and tricycle landing gear system, including the nose landing gear. The airplane is fitted with two power plants - two aircraft engines M-337 AK made in Czech Republic - each rated at 210 h.p. The airplane is supposed to be used in all latitudes in Russia, in the countries of European Community, South-East Asia, the Middle East, and Latin America. GEOMETRIC PARAMETERS Length, m 11.10 Wing length, m * 14.0 / 15.0 The height of the parking lot, m 3.4 The maximum width of the fuselage, m 2.00 Wheel track, m 1,782 Wheelbase, m 3,432 Wing area, m * 20.2 / 22.1 DIMENSIONS OF PASSENGER (CARGO) CAR AND COVERS Length, m 3.45 Width, m 1.64 Height, m 1.24 Cabin volume cbm 3.7 Max. Length of cargo, m 4.43 Front upper hatch, mm 450 x 580 The rear top hatch, mm 1690 x 1290 Emergency (left, right), mm 680 x 680 PERFORMANCE DATA Max. take-off weight, kg 2720 Max. useful payload, kg 800 Max. fuel capacity, l 1500 Technical maximum altitude, m 4500 Max. allowable operating speed, km / h 305 Max. level flight speed, km / h 275 Cruising speed (economy), km / h 235 Range, at a speed of 235 km / h (at a commercial nagruzke800 lbs.), km / distillation 1200/4000 Time of flight at the speed of 235 km / h (in commercial nagruzke800 kg.) h 5.6 Rate of climb, m / sec 4-6 Takeoff land / water (at max. Weight), m 350/450 Landing speed (at max. Weight), km / h 98 Max. operating load, units +3,8-1,9 * Modification - distant sea

Bv_222C-0_2

johnbr — Thu, 06 Dec 2012 19:14:47 -0500

by: johnbr

Vought_OS2U_Kingfisher21

johnbr — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:31:58 -0400

by: johnbr

Vought_OS2U_Kingfisher11

johnbr — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:31:57 -0400

by: johnbr

Vought_OS2U_Kingfisher2

johnbr — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 19:14:05 -0400

by: johnbr

marson

johnbr — Thu, 19 Apr 2012 22:57:13 -0400

by: johnbr

Saunders-Roe-SRA1-600x391

johnbr — Sat, 22 Oct 2011 21:26:05 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Specifications SR.A/1 Designer(s) Sir Arthur Gouge, Henry Knowler Mission Type Seaplane fighter prototype Powerplant TG263: 2 x 3,230 lb (1,465 kg) s.t. Metropolitan-Vickers F2/4 Beryl MVB.1 turbojets; TG267: 2 x 3,500 lb (1,588 kg) s.t. Metropolitan-Vickers F2/4 Beryl MVB.1 turbojets; TG271: 2 x 3,850 lb (1,746 kg) s.t. Metropolitan-Vickers F2/4 Beryl MVB.1 turbojets Dimensions Span 46 ft (14.02 m) Length 50 ft (15.24 m) Height 16 ft 9 in (5.11 m) Wing area 415.0 sq ft (38.55 m2) Weights Empty 11,262 lb (5,108 kg) Loaded 16,225 lb (7,360 kg) Take-off 16,255 lb (7,373 kg) Max 19,033 lb (8,633 kg) Performance Max speed 512 mph @ hi altitude (824 km/hr) Cruise speed ? Initial climb rate 5,800 ft/min (29.5 m/s) Service ceiling ? Range ? Endurance 2.4 hr Armament (not installed) 4 x 20 mm Hispano cannon with 190 rpg in nose 2 x 1,000 lb (454 kg) bombs or 16 x 120 lb (54 kg) rockets under wings Crew One User UK (Ministery of Supply; intended for RAF service) Number built Three (five ordered) Construction Numbers ? Serial Numbers TG263, TG267, TG271 Unofficial Nickname 'Squirt' Test Pilots Saro: Geoffrey Tyson, J. O. Lancaster, John Booth Royal Navy: Lieutenant Commander Eric Brown MAEE: Squadron Leader Pete Major, Flight Lieutenant McCall

Arado_Ar_1961

johnbr — Wed, 28 Sep 2011 20:29:39 -0400

by: johnbr

B+V 222

johnbr — Mon, 26 Sep 2011 19:59:59 -0400

by: johnbr

PanAm_Cl

johnbr — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:30:55 -0400

by: johnbr

Pan-Am_Cl

johnbr — Sat, 19 Mar 2011 19:30:54 -0400

by: johnbr

Dornier Do 24T-2

Roelf — Wed, 06 Jan 2010 06:21:49 -0500

by: Roelf

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina

Bigbird — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:56:00 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is are Aleutian-based PBY-5A Catalinas and PV-1 Venturas at rest between missions. Note the nearest Catalina being towed by a tracked tractor. Aircraft are assigned to either VB-135, or - 136. USN.

Martin PBM-5 Mariner

Bigbird — Tue, 19 May 2009 05:51:12 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a PBM-5 Mariner at Kerama Retto anchorage being hoisted out of the water by the crew of an unidentified seaplane tender for servicing during the summer of 1945. USN.

Curtiss SC-1 Seahawk

Bigbird — Mon, 18 May 2009 05:39:17 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a SC-1 Seahawk of Uility squadron Seven taxis onto the recovery mat while assigned to USS Alaska (CB-1), 6 March 1945, during operations off Iwo Jima. Pilot is Lt. Jess A. Faulconer, Jr., USNR. usn.

Martin PBM-3 Mariner

Bigbird — Mon, 11 May 2009 06:14:21 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a Fleet Wing One PBM-3 Mariner being refuelled at Saipan, circa 1945. USN.

Grumman J2F-6 Goose

Bigbird — Sat, 09 May 2009 04:44:51 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a J2F-6 Goose on a factory test flight in 1943.

Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher

Bigbird — Sat, 09 May 2009 04:39:23 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here are OS2U-3 Kingfishers on land undercarriages lined-up awaiting delivery, circa early 1942.

Consolidated PB2Y Coronado

Bigbird — Sat, 09 May 2009 04:36:29 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here are PB2Y Coronados under construction at the company's San Diego, California, plant in July 1943. Still wary of aerial attacks by the Japanese, the work area is covered by camouglage netting. USN.

Grumman J2F-5 Duck

Bigbird — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:53:47 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a J2F-5 Duck & SBD-3P Dauntless of VJ-14 at NAS Moffet Field, California, in 1943.

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina

Bigbird — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:30:02 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a PBY-5A Catalina based at Attu islands on a patrol mission circa 1942-43. USN.

Boeing XPBB-1 Ranger

Bigbird — Fri, 08 May 2009 05:27:47 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is the single XPBB-1 Ranger prototype about to take-off from the water during it's test programme.

Grumman J4F-1 Widgeon

Bigbird — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:50:46 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a Coast Guard J4F-1 Widgeon being armed with anti-submarine bombs.

Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher

Bigbird — Thu, 07 May 2009 06:13:48 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a OS2U-3 Kingfisher at NAS Norfolk, Va.; about to be armed with depth charges, circa 1942. USN.

Martin PBM-3R Mariner

Bigbird — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:19:00 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is PBM-3R Mariner of VR-6, as it bobs on its mooring line at NAS Banana River, circa 1943. USN.

Consolidated PBY-5A Catalina

Bigbird — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:16:35 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a PBY-5A Catalina of VP-31 at NAS Norfolk, Va., circa 1942-43. USN.

Consolidated PBY-5 Catalina

Bigbird — Wed, 06 May 2009 05:14:46 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a PBY-5 Catalina of VP-51 being launched by its NAS Norfolk beaching crew into Willoughby Bay, circa 1941.

Hall PH-3

Bigbird — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:53:54 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is the nose gunner of a US Coast Guard PH-3 test firing his .30 cal. mg during a 1942 patrol mission. USN.

Martin PBM-3 Mariner

Bigbird — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:51:47 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a PBM-3 Mariner being launched at a NAS Norfolk, Va., seaplane ramp circa 1942-43. USN

Curtiss S03C-1 Seamew

Bigbird — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:42:06 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here are a pair of SO3C-1 Seamews sitting on the fantail catapults of USS Biloxi (CL-80) during her October 1943 shakedown cruise in the Atlantic. USN.

Vought OS2U-3 Kingfisher

Bigbird — Tue, 05 May 2009 06:39:45 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a OS2U-3 Kingfisher of VCS-10 is fired from the catapult of USS Quincy (CA-71) during Atlantic operations circa 1944. USN.

Grumman J2F-2A Duck

Bigbird — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:42:20 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a Fleet Air Photographic Squadron Atlantic J2F-2A Duck crew practices an air-sea rescue mission off the East Coast of America circa 1942-43. USN.

Grumman JRF-5 Goose

Bigbird — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:37:49 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a JRF-5 Goose being readed for flight at Grumman's Bethpage facility, New York, circa July-August 1942.

Sikorsky JRS-1

Bigbird — Sat, 02 May 2009 04:34:53 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a JRS-1 amphibian of VJ-4 at NAS Miami, circa February 1943. USN.

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Martin Mars "Hawaii"

GrauGeist — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:08:16 -0400

by: GrauGeist

Description: The Martin Mars Hawaii is a retired United States Navy JRM-1, s/n 9267, that entered service in 1946. Photo taken at Bridge Bay, Shasta Lake, California.

Martin Mars "Hawaii"

GrauGeist — Sat, 30 Aug 2008 13:08:15 -0400

by: GrauGeist

Description: The Martin Mars Hawaii is a retired United States Navy JRM-1, s/n 9267, that entered service in 1946. Photo taken at Bridge Bay, Shasta Lake, California.

catalina_taxying_in_col

Concorde247 — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:49:38 -0400

by: Concorde247

Description: Taken by me at Flying legends 2007

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catalina_in_flight_col

Concorde247 — Tue, 03 Jun 2008 07:49:37 -0400

by: Concorde247

Description: Taken by me at Flying legends 2007

PBY Catalina

xavier — Wed, 22 Aug 2007 15:27:06 -0400

by: xavier

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Albatross (RCAF)

Administrator — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:40:14 -0500

by: Administrator

Description: The Grumman Albatros was bought to continue the amphibious search-and-rescue role of the retiring Consolidated Canso. Albatross 9307, seen here, was delivered in November 1960 and served with 103 Rescue Unit until it was sold back to Grumman in 1971.

short Sunderland

Administrator — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:40:13 -0500

by: Administrator

Description: this is the imperial war mueseams example. she is how she is seen in this picture whist the new hanger one is being built. her fin and i believe tip floats are elsewhere.

IMAM Ro43 Italian

Administrator — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:40:12 -0500

by: Administrator

Description: Italian Flying boat 1940

HE115 in flight

Administrator — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:40:11 -0500

by: Administrator

Description: from illust encyc air 83

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Chance Vought OS2U Kingfisher

Administrator — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:40:10 -0500

by: Administrator

Description: Shown here is a OS2U Kingfisher being prepared for launch launched from the port catapult of the 'Cleveland' class light cruiser USS USS Mobile (CL63), during the October 1943 raid on Marcus Island. Note the 40 mm AA gun mount in the foreground, with a man in the gun tub holding a red flag. Taken from the net.

Chance Vought OS2U Kingfisher

Administrator — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:40:10 -0500

by: Administrator

Description: Shown here are two OS2U Kingfishers being warmed-up on the fantail of the 'Baltimore' class heavy cruiser USS Quincy (CA71) prior to launching from her two catapults, probably at the time of the Invasion of Southern France, August 1944. Taken from the net.

Chance Vought OS2U Kingfisher

Administrator — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:40:09 -0500

by: Administrator

Description: Shown here is a OS2U Kingfisher abour to be launched from the catapult of the battleship USS Alabama (BB60), sometime in 1943. Note the life rafts stowed underneath the catapult (when its stowed) and the boats on dollies. Taken from the net.

Chance Vought OS2U Kingfisher

Administrator — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:40:09 -0500

by: Administrator

Description: Shown here is a OS2U Kingfisher being launched from the starboard side catapult of the battleship USS Missouri (BB63) during the ship's shakedown cruise, August 1944. Taken from the net

Supermarine Walrus

Administrator — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:40:08 -0500

by: Administrator

Description: Shown here is Walrus (L2201) belonging to the TFU (Telecommunications Flying Unit) as photographed from a Swordfish over Lough Foyle in January 1943.

CANT Z.506b

Administrator — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:40:07 -0500

by: Administrator

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Fiat RS.14

Administrator — Sat, 25 Mar 2006 10:40:07 -0500

by: Administrator