Aircraft of World War II

boeing-rah-66-comanche-helicopter-

johnbr — Mon, 06 May 2013 04:57:26 -0400

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Sikorsky_YR-4BHNS-1

johnbr — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:49:48 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Sikorsky YR-4BHNS-1 taken in 1944, one of Langley Research Center's Sikorsky YR-4B/HNS-1 helicopters is seen in the 30 x 60 Full Scale Tunnel. A technician sets up camera equipment for stop-action rotor-blade photos. Date 1944.

Focke-Achgelis_Fa_223-V

johnbr — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 22:40:25 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Focke-Achgelis Fa 223-V Focke-Achgelis Fa 223 DM+SR on 14th May 1944 lifting wreckage of a DO-217.

FL-282

johnbr — Mon, 08 Apr 2013 20:55:37 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: FL-282 German Fl 282 helicopter-V17 CJ + SK after crashing on April 13th 1944

Sikorsky_HO-3S_3_of_VMO-6_at_Inchon1950

johnbr — Sat, 06 Apr 2013 18:06:12 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Sikorsky HO-3S 3 of VMO-6 at Inchon1950

Fa_223V-14

johnbr — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 07:34:32 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Specifications (Fa 223E) Data from [20] General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 12.25 m (40 ft 2 in) (fuselage length) Wingspan: 24.50 m (80 ft 5 in) (span over rotors) Height: 4.36 m (14 ft 4 in) Empty weight: 3,180 kg (7,011 lb) Gross weight: 3,860 kg (8,510 lb) Max takeoff weight: 4,315 kg (9,513 lb) Fuel capacity: 490 L (108 Imp Gal) internal + 300 L (66 Imp gal) external tank Powerplant: 1 � BMW Bramo 323D-2 nine-cylinder radial, 750 kW (1,000 hp) (take-off) Main rotor diameter: 2� 12.00 m (39 ft 4 in) Main rotor area: 226.00 m2 (2,432.6 sq ft) Performance Maximum speed: 176 km/h (109 mph; 95 kn) at 2,000 m (6,600 ft) Cruising speed: 134 km/h (83 mph; 72 kn) at 2,000 m (6,600 ft) Range: 437 km (272 mi; 236 nmi) (internal fuel) Ferry range: 700 km (435 mi; 378 nmi) (with auxiliary fuel) Endurance: 2 hr 20 min Service ceiling: 4,875 m (15,994 ft) (service ceiling) Rate of climb: 4.1 m/s (800 ft/min) (vertical rate of climb), 5.6 m/s (1,100 ft/min) (with forward speed) Armament Guns: 1 � MG 15 manually aimed from the nose. Bombs: 2� 250 kg (550 lb) bombs or 2 �depth charges

dh-201

johnbr — Sun, 21 Oct 2012 17:48:39 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: The ultimate evolution of theDelMar helicopters was the tandem-rotor DH-20. Conceived as a super-portable medical evacuation helicopter, the DH-20 was powered by twin turbine engines and designed to carry a pilot and two passengers, or a pilot and one passenger in a litter. Remarkably, the entire helicopter was able to fold up for ground, sea or air transport, and was capable of operating in and out of far smaller landing zones than a traditional helicopter. As testing of the DH-20 continued, however, the requirement for such missions declined, and the aircraft was never put into production or flown operationally. Engine: 2 x AiResearch GTP-30-100 turboshafts, rotor diameter: 4.88m, take-off weight: 500kg, max speed: 135km/h, range: 180km

Hughes Aircraft�s Giant Helicopter, XH-17, 1953

johnbr — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:33:45 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: The XH-17 �Flying Crane� was the first helicopter project for the helicopter division of Hughes Aircraft. �To speed construction, parts of the XH-17 were scavenged from other aircraft. The front wheels came from a B-25 Mitchell and the rear wheels from a C-54 Skymaster. The fuel tank was a bomb bay-mounted unit from a B-29 Superfortress. The cockpit was from a Waco CG-15 and the tail rotor from a Sikorsky H-19 was used for yaw control.� �It still holds the record for flying with the world�s largest rotor system. Only one unit was built, since the aircraft was too cumbersome and inefficient to warrant further development.�

Hughes Aircraft�s Giant Helicopter, XH-17, 1953

johnbr — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:33:45 -0400

Hughes Aircraft�s Giant Helicopter, XH-17, 1953

johnbr — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:33:45 -0400

Hughes Aircraft�s Giant Helicopter, XH-17, 1953

johnbr — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:33:44 -0400

Hughes Aircraft�s Giant Helicopter, XH-17, 1953

johnbr — Wed, 19 Sep 2012 00:33:44 -0400

Hughes_CA_54-55_XH-28front

johnbr — Sun, 16 Sep 2012 17:36:07 -0400

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floydcarlsonmodel30

johnbr — Sun, 10 Jun 2012 20:50:25 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Fighter test pilot Floyd Carlson in the Bell Model 30, obviously in the winter. Note that this is the early version of the cyclic control which has the throttle grip on the cyclic. Carlson,like Arthur Young, had no helicopter experience and learned to fly the Model 30 on a tether. Carlson became Bell's chief test pilot for the helicopter projects, and the only pilot until Joe Mashman, a Bell fixed wing production test pilot, was assigned to the helicopter division of Bell. Mashman had no helicopter experience at that point. Bell photograph 203456.

YAH-56A_Cheyenne_front

johnbr — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 20:06:12 -0400

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0_Fi282V-23

johnbr — Sun, 27 Nov 2011 00:13:09 -0500

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xv-3_

johnbr — Sat, 12 Nov 2011 18:50:24 -0500

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Fairey_Rotodyne

johnbr — Tue, 04 Oct 2011 20:37:36 -0400

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Description: Specifications (Rotodyne "Y")General characteristics Crew: 2 Capacity: 48 passengers Length: 58 ft 8 in (17.9 m) Rotor diameter: 90 ft 0 in (27.4 m) Height: 22 ft 2 in (6.76 m) Disc area: 6,360 ft� (591 m�) Loaded weight: 33,000 lb (15,000 kg) Max takeoff weight: 38,000 lb (17,000 kg) Powerplant: 4 � rotor tip jet burning compressed air/fuel, 4,453 N[12] () each 2 � Napier Eland turboprops, 2,800 hp (2,100 kW) each Performance Maximum speed: 213 mph (343 km/h) Range: 520 mi (830 km) Disc loading: 5.2 lb/ft� (25 kg/m�) Power/mass (prop): 0.17 hp/lb (280 W/kg)

Sikorsky UH-34D Sea Horse

Bigbird — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:42:42 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a Sikorsky UH-34D Sea Horse of Marine Medium Transport Squadron Three Six Two (HMM-362) in Vietnam, 1967. Due to the pre-1962 designation "HUSS-1" the UH-34 was often named "Huss". Photo source unknown.

Sikorsky CH-53A Sea Stallion

Bigbird — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:38:12 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a Sikorsly Ch-53A Sea Stallion of Marine Heavy Helicopter Squadron Seven Six Nine (HMH-769) Titan, sitting on flightline - circa January 1979

Bell UH-1N Iroquois

Bigbird — Sat, 02 Jul 2011 06:32:56 -0400

by: Bigbird

Description: Shown here is a AU.S. Marine Corps Bell UH-1N Huey(BuNo 158774) from Marine Light Helicopter Squadron Seven Seven Zero (HML-770) sitting on the flight line at Naval Air Station Whiting Field, Florida, in 1982. In the background is a Bell AH-1J SeaCobra from Marine Light Attack Helicopter Squadron Three Six Nine ( HMLA-369). U.S. DefenseImagery photo VIRIN: DM-SC-82-08138

Ling-Temco-Vought_XC-142A

johnbr — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 22:44:30 -0400

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ah-56-photo3

johnbr — Wed, 01 Jun 2011 23:51:28 -0400

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a129proto

johnbr — Sat, 28 May 2011 19:34:26 -0400

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xXC-142A_141-030

johnbr — Sun, 22 May 2011 13:15:07 -0400

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xXC-142A_141-034

johnbr — Sun, 22 May 2011 13:15:07 -0400

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xXC-142A_141-027

johnbr — Sun, 22 May 2011 13:15:06 -0400

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xXC-142A_141-029

johnbr — Sun, 22 May 2011 13:15:06 -0400

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020903-o-9999b-055

johnbr — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:17:05 -0400

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Description: A-5

020903-o-9999b-056

johnbr — Fri, 20 May 2011 16:15:50 -0400

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100616-F-1234S-039

johnbr — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:39:11 -0400

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Description: Korean War Air Force H-19 helicopter used for special operations Korea. They could be identified by the lack of �RESCUE� markings on the side of the fuselage. (U.S. Air Force photo)

050831-F-1234P-007

johnbr — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:35:10 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Korean War With the increasing use of helicopters, the USAF developed new rescue techniques including using hydraulic winches. Here, an Airman is hoisted aboard a hovering SH-19. (U.S. Air Force photo)

100617-F-1234S-006

johnbr — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:35:10 -0400

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Description: Korean War The larger and more capable SH-19A supplemented the H-5. (U.S. Air Force photo)

090721-F-1234S-003

johnbr — Mon, 16 May 2011 23:32:12 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Korean War Aeromedical Evacuation during the Korean War. (U.S. Air Force photo

070622-F-1234P-003

johnbr — Sun, 08 May 2011 21:27:45 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Korean War Extreme conditions and rugged terrain challenged Air Rescue Service crews. Here, an H-5G helicopter evacuates an injured Ethiopian UN soldier from a remote, snowy mountaintop radar site in March 1952. (U.S. Air Force photo)

071018-F-1234S-006

johnbr — Wed, 04 May 2011 20:44:20 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Bell Helicopter XV-3 Bell Helicopter XV-3 taking off. (Photo courtesy of NASA

071018-F-1234S-007

johnbr — Wed, 04 May 2011 20:41:55 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Bell Helicopter XV-3 with the proprotors rotated forward for level flight. (Photo courtesy of Bell Helicopter Textron)

Pitcairn_Autogiro_NASA_GPN-2000-001990

johnbr — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 16:00:25 -0400

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FA-330_Bachstelze2

johnbr — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:53:19 -0400

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Curtiss_Bleeker_Helicopter_NASA_GPN-2000-001397

johnbr — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:46:40 -0400

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Fairey_Rotodyne_2

johnbr — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:37:26 -0400

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Do_32-3

johnbr — Fri, 22 Apr 2011 15:34:50 -0400

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FA_11204s

johnbr — Mon, 11 Apr 2011 05:53:56 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: This is the Westland-built Cierva-Lep�re C.L.20 direct-control cabin Autogiro. It was a side-by-side cabin two-seater with direct control started in August 1934, especially designed to use the new 90 hp Pobjoy S Niagara III engine. First flown on February 4, 1935 by Cierva himself and Alan Marsh, the C.L.20 proved to be underpowered and deficient in lift but was pleasant to fly despite oversensitive lateral control. Construction of six production aircraft was started in March 1935 but not completed; Lep�re's plans to market the type backfired, and the prototype was scrapped in 1938 Westland CL 20, Cierva Autogiro, 1934 Only this prototype of the 1934 two seat Westland CL 20 gyroplane was built for Cierva and Le Pere, though a big market had been expected despite an initial dissapointing performance. Development was abandoned because of production pressure for military aircraft.

fl282

johnbr — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 23:15:34 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Flettner Fl 282B Kolibri Type: Observation helicopter Origin: Anton Flettner GmbH Models: A First Flight: N/A Service Delivery: 1942 Final Delivery: N/A -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Powerplant: Model: BMW-Bramo Sh 14A Type: Seven-Cylinder radial Horsepower: 160 hp -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- Dimensions: Rotor Diameter: 11.96m (39 ft. 2.75 in.) Number of rotor blades: 2 Number of rotors: 2 Fuselage Length: 6.56m (21 ft. 6.25 in.) Height: 2.20m (7 ft. 2.5 in.) Weights: Empty: 760kg (1,675 lb.) Maximum: 1000kg (2,205 lb.) Performance: Maximum Speed: 150 km/h (93 mph) Range (pilot only): 300 km (186 miles) Initial climb: N/A Service Ceiling: N/A

flettner_kolibri_3

johnbr — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:37:37 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: 1. Purpose: I. Reconnaissance aircraft (land); II. Shipboard reconnaissance aircraft. 2. Designation: Fl 282 B-0 (with no cockpit glazing). Fl 282 B-1 (plexiglass glazed canopy). 3. Crew: one pilot 4. Design: Single-engined helicopter and gyroplane of mixed construction with two rotors. (a) Fuselage: Welded steel tube, truss-type construction. Forward section with open (B-0) or enclosed (plexiglass] cockpit (B-1). Recess for back-type parachute in rear wall of seat. The fuselage center-section contains the entire power plant, the outer skin consists of removable doors, hoods and panels. Oval cross-section. The rear fuselage is fabric-covered with a rectangular cross-section. (b) Rotor Blades: A tubular steel spar with riveted-on wooden ribs and plywood skin with fabric covering. Rectangular outline with rounded tips. Attached to rotor head with delta and alpha hinges. Receptacle for balance weight at end of spar (scrap). The axes of both rotors are angled outboard at 12? from the vertical. Seen from above, the right rotor rotates clockwise, the left counterclockwise. (c) Control Surfaces: No elevator. Two-part horizontal stabilizer with single spar. Tubular steel spar with riveted-on wooden ribs. Plywood leading edge, fabric-covering, cantilever construction. Angle of incidence adjustable between -15 and +5? from cockpit.Rudder: wooden construction, fabric-covered, deflection to 40?. Vertical stabilizer: wooden construction with plywood leading edge and fabric covering, bolted to fuselage frame. No ailerons. (d) Undercarriage: Braced fixed nosewheel with VDM oil shock-absorber leg, coupled with rudder foot pedals (steerable nosewheel). Nosewheel: EC tire 350 x 150mm. Mainwheels: EC tires 465 x 165mm. 5. Power Plant (a) Engine Type: 1 BMW 314 E. Output: 160hp, compression ratio 1:6.0, rotor reduction ratio: 1:12. (b) Transmission: Lower transmission flange-mounted on front of engine, in front cooling fan on extended crankshaft. Upper transmission, linked to the lower by a double cardan shaft. Firewall over and behind the engine. (c) Fuel Tank: An unprotected metal tank located behind the firewall in the aft fuselage, consumable content 105 liters. (d) Oil Tank: An unprotected 10-liter metal tank flange-mounted on the lower gearbox. Oil content of upper gearbox = 5l. (e) Type of Fuel: 87 octane aviation gasoline. (f) Cooling System: Continuous cooling provided by an eight-blade wooden cooling fan with direct drive from the engine. Oil cooler which is switched off for cold-weather operalion. (g) Control System: Control about all three axes by means of periodic or constant changes in angle of incidence of the rotor blades by means of stick and rudder pedals, to which the rudder is connected. Change-over from helicopter to autogiro (autorotation) flight and reverse achieved by means of a speed-sensitive hydraulic regulator controlled by a hand-operated control lever; change-over to autorotation mode is automatic in the event of engine failure. 7. Equipment: (a) Flight Instruments and Navigation Equipment: 1 airspeed indicator, 1 altimeter, 1 vertical speed indicator, 1 turn-and-bank indicator, 1 RPM indicator for rotors, 1 rotor blade angle indicator, 1 master compass, 1 dash-board clock. (b) Safety and Rescue Equipment: 1 back-type parachute, 1 first-aid kit, 1 one-man inflatable raft (shipboard reconnaissance version). (c) Radio and Signalling Equipment: 1 FuG 19 radio installation, 1 rigidly-mounted single-barrel flare pistol, 1 rigidly-mounted signal lamp (shipboard reconnaissance version). (d) Bomb-Release Mechanism: 1 bomb magazine for two 5kg explosive devices (ship board reconnaissance version). 1 magazine for smoke buoys (shipboard reconnaissance version). 8. Special Equipment: Deck-landing equipment, consisting of: 1 tether with landing cable and electrical release. 9. Dimensions: Length of aircraft: 6150mm. Width, including undercarriage and tail surfaces: 2400mm. Height with rotor blades removed: 2400mm. Rotor diameter: 12000mm. 10. Technical Data: (a) construction group: H 3; (b) maximum allowable flying weight: 1.000kg; (c) wing loading: 8.84 kg/m2 (based on rotor surface area); (d) maximum allowable speeds: as helicopter: forward: 80 km/h, backward: 30km/h, sideways: 20km/h; as autogiro: 60km/h; (e) minimum allowable speeds: as helicopter: no limitations; as autogiro: 40km/h, aerobatic forbidden! 11. Performance: (a) Speed: Speed is temporarily limited to 80km/h in horizontal flight in helicopter mode for reasons of structural strength, 60km/h in autogiro mode. (b) Rate of climb: 4.5m/s at sea level, 3.5m/s at 1000m, 3.0m/s at 1500m. Maximum altitude temporarily restricted to 1500 meters for flight safety reasons. (c) Takeoff and Landing Performance: Takeoff and landing are made vertically. Autorotation landing in event of engine failure. Landing distance from height of 20m: 50m, stopping distance 15m (with wind speed of 5m/s). 12. Range: Endurance of 2 hours 5 minutes at maximum allowable

flettner_kolibri_2

johnbr — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:37:36 -0400

flettner-FL282-2

johnbr — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 22:15:58 -0400

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Focke-Achgelis_282

johnbr — Tue, 05 Apr 2011 21:54:22 -0400

comanche

johnbr — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 22:24:55 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 46.85 ft (14.28 m) Rotor diameter: 39.04 ft (11.90 m) Height: 11.06 ft (3.37 m) Disc area: 1,197 ft� (111 m�) Empty weight: 8,690 lb (3,942 kg) Loaded weight: 10,597 lb (4,806 kg) Max takeoff weight: 17,175 lb (7,790 kg) Powerplant: 2� LHTEC T800 turboshaft, 1,432 hp (1,068 kW) each Fuselage length: 43.31 ft (13.20 m) Rotor systems: 5 blades on main rotor Performance Maximum speed: 175 knots (201 mph, 324 km/h) Cruise speed: 165 knots (190 mph, 306 km/h) Range: 262 nmi (302 mi, 485 km) (internal fuel) Ferry range: 1,260 nmi (1,450 mi, 2,330 km) Service ceiling: 14,980 ft (4,566 m) Rate of climb: 1,418 ft/min (7.20 m/s) Armament 1� 20 mm XM301 three-barrel cannon mounted in a Turreted Gun System (500 round capacity) Internal bays: 6 Hellfires or 6 Stingers (ATAS) or 24 Hydra 70 2.75 in (70 mm) air-to-ground rockets Optional stub wings: 8 Hellfire, 16 Stinger or 56 x Hydra 70 air-to-ground rockets

C_64

johnbr — Sun, 03 Apr 2011 20:53:29 -0400

by: johnbr

Description: Specifications (AH-56A)Data from Jane's Aircraft[46] WarbirdTech AH-56A[47] General characteristics Crew: Two; one pilot, one copilot/gunner (front seat) Length: 54 ft 8 in (16.66 m) Rotor diameter: 51 ft 3 in (15.62 m) Height: 13 ft 8.5 in (4.18 m) Empty weight: 12,215 lb (5,540 kg) Loaded weight: 18,300 lb (8,300 kg) Max takeoff weight: 25,880 lb (11,740 kg) Powerplant: 1� General Electric T64-GE-16 turboshaft, 3,925 shp (2,930 kW) Rotor systems: 4 blades on main rotor, 4 blades on tail rotor, 3 blades on pusher propeller Performance Maximum speed: 212 knots (244 mph, 393 km/h) Cruise speed: 195 kn (225 mph, 362 km/h) Range: 1,063 nmi (1,225 mi, 1,971 km) Service ceiling: 20,000 ft (6,100 m) Rate of climb: 3,000 ft/min (15.23 m/s) Armament Guns: 1 � nose turret with either an M129 40 mm (1.57 in) grenade launcher or an XM196 7.62x51 mm machine gun and 1 � belly turret with an XM140 30 mm (1.18 in) cannon Hardpoints: 6 Rockets: 2.75 in (70 mm) FFA rockets Missiles: BGM-71 TOW missiles