The Best Biplane Fighter of WW2 - Page 14 - Aircraft of World War II

cheddar cheese · 11-24-2005, 10:39 AM

I dont consider that a biplane and they were basically drop tanks. Its a monoplane with drop tanks shaped like wings

the lancaster kicks ass · 11-26-2005, 03:41 AM

you can't argue about the fact it has two wings though

cheddar cheese · 11-26-2005, 02:44 PM

Until theyre jettisoned it does, and when entering dogfights I doubt the pilot would keep them attached. Thus, in my opinion, it is not a true biplane.

the lancaster kicks ass · 11-27-2005, 10:59 AM

mmmmm, there must be a specail designation for stuff like this!

Parmigiano · 12-02-2005, 09:43 AM

I believe this is the ultimate site about WWII biplanes !

http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/

It is really worth to navigate it, there is an incredible documentation work for all the pilots who flew biplanes.
It is also funny to compare the claims of all sides with the documents of the 'other side'

bon voyage

the lancaster kicks ass · 12-02-2005, 09:49 AM

nice site i've bookmarked that one!

Gnomey · 12-02-2005, 10:49 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by the lancaster kicks ass

nice site i've bookmarked that one!

Me too, good site Parm!

DerAdlerIstGelandet · 12-02-2005, 11:50 AM

Yeap good site, thanks.

Currell · 10-12-2006, 11:51 PM

The Avia 534 should be mentioned as a contender, although the CR 42 still would have the edge.

It was strange that the Italians continued to develop the biplane at so late a date. It would be like Ford Motor Co. building the Pinto in 2006...the ultimate Pinto, no doubt, but why?

From the late 30s era, you also would have to take a look at the Grumman F3F. True, it did not participate in WW2. However, the Al Williams Gulfhawk version had a top speed of 290 mph (no armor or armament, of course).

namvet68 · 07-22-2008, 01:38 PM

I agree the best one is the CR-42 flown by the Italian Air Force.

Bigxiko · 07-22-2008, 03:55 PM

i'll go with the gladiator

kool kitty89 · 07-22-2008, 03:59 PM

Might wat to look at this thread: http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/avi...ter-13592.html (Best late biplane fighter)

Lancaster630 · 07-29-2008, 03:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mosquitoman

Gladiator- Faith, Hope and Charity kept the Italian bombers at Malta a hard time, modern bombers being shot down by obsolescent biplanes

This too is my reason, in a strange way I owe my existance as it is to those three little biplanes, my late grandfather was a young lad on the Island and used to watch the dogfights from the roof of his house, so had those little guys not been there my existance would be very different if it happend at all, theres food for thought.

Burmese Bandit · 12-05-2008, 09:33 PM

I-153. An absolute bitch to handle, but if you knew how to handle her you could turn on a dime and at ground level, she was nearly as fast as a 109!

jbaldas · 02-23-2009, 10:06 PM

My father was in the Italian A.F. up to 1940, and then became a civilian test pilot. He repeated many times his appreciation of the CR-42, so I'll have to proxy his vote.

View Poll Results: Best Biplane Fighter of WW2?
Fiat CR.42 Falco	264	27.91%
Gloster Gladiator	377	39.85%
Polikarpov I-153	305	32.24%
Voters: 946. You may not vote on this poll

11-26-2005, 03:41 AM	#197
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,925	you can't argue about the fact it has two wings though __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

11-27-2005, 10:59 AM	#199
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,925	mmmmm, there must be a specail designation for stuff like this! __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

12-02-2005, 09:43 AM	#200
Parmigiano Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Campospinoso (PV), Italy Posts: 682	I believe this is the ultimate site about WWII biplanes ! http://surfcity.kund.dalnet.se/ It is really worth to navigate it, there is an incredible documentation work for all the pilots who flew biplanes. It is also funny to compare the claims of all sides with the documents of the 'other side' bon voyage __________________ "God is dead" - Friedrich Nietzsche, 1882 "Nietzsche too" - God, Aug 25, 1900 He hoped and prayed that there wasn't an afterlife. Then he realized there was a contradiction involved here and merely hoped that there wasn't an afterlife. - Douglas Adams In those days spirits were brave, the stakes were high, men were real men, women were real women and small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri were real small furry creatures from Alpha Centauri. - Douglas Adams

12-02-2005, 09:49 AM	#201
the lancaster kicks ass Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Posts: 19,925	nice site i've bookmarked that one! __________________ "Reminds me of the time I sank the Tirpitz" comments a Spitfire pilot, "One pass of course, old boy."

11-24-2005, 10:39 AM	#196
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,368	I dont consider that a biplane and they were basically drop tanks. Its a monoplane with drop tanks shaped like wings

11-26-2005, 02:44 PM	#198
cheddar cheese Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: WSM, England Posts: 20,368	Until theyre jettisoned it does, and when entering dogfights I doubt the pilot would keep them attached. Thus, in my opinion, it is not a true biplane.

12-02-2005, 11:50 AM	#203
DerAdlerIstGelandet Der Crewchief Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Ansbach, Germany Posts: 34,732	Yeap good site, thanks. __________________ fly boy:"isnt that the first jet bomber becasue i have flown one in a flight sim before and i know how it handles"

10-12-2006, 11:51 PM	#204
Currell Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Posts: 1	Avia 534 The Avia 534 should be mentioned as a contender, although the CR 42 still would have the edge. It was strange that the Italians continued to develop the biplane at so late a date. It would be like Ford Motor Co. building the Pinto in 2006...the ultimate Pinto, no doubt, but why? From the late 30s era, you also would have to take a look at the Grumman F3F. True, it did not participate in WW2. However, the Al Williams Gulfhawk version had a top speed of 290 mph (no armor or armament, of course).

07-22-2008, 01:38 PM	#205
namvet68 Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: Joliet Ill Posts: 11	I agree the best one is the CR-42 flown by the Italian Air Force.

07-22-2008, 03:55 PM	#206
Bigxiko Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Vila Real Posts: 87	i'll go with the gladiator __________________ "A room without books is like a body without soul" Confucius

07-22-2008, 03:59 PM	#207
kool kitty89 Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: San Jose, CA Posts: 2,415	Might wat to look at this thread: http://www.ww2aircraft.net/forum/avi...ter-13592.html (Best late biplane fighter)

12-05-2008, 09:33 PM	#209
Burmese Bandit Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 491	I-153. An absolute bitch to handle, but if you knew how to handle her you could turn on a dime and at ground level, she was nearly as fast as a 109!

02-23-2009, 10:06 PM	#210
jbaldas Junior Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Posts: 1	My father was in the Italian A.F. up to 1940, and then became a civilian test pilot. He repeated many times his appreciation of the CR-42, so I'll have to proxy his vote.

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode