Airborne Aircraft Carriers

Admiral Beez · Jul 12, 2020

Who knew this was a thing?

Airborne Aircraft Carriers: Wing tip coupling giving a "free ride" to Fighters. - The Dakota Hunter

GrauGeist · Jul 12, 2020

It was done on several occasions, like project "tip tow" that incorporated a B-29 and F-84s, "Tom Tom" that incorporated a B-36 and F-84s.

The Germans were working on a similar concept during the war with types like the Me328 coupled with an He177 or Ju388 and the Soviets had an interesting setup with their TB-3 carrying an I-16 under each wing.

Admiral Beez · Jul 12, 2020

GrauGeist said:
It was done on several occasions, like project "tip tow" that incorporated a B-29 and F-84s, "Tom Tom" that incorporated a B-36 and F-84s.

The Germans were working on a similar concept during the war with types like the Me328 coupled with an He177 or Ju388 and the Soviets had an interesting setup with their TB-3 carrying an I-16 under each wing.

It would have been interesting to carry a pair of P-51s on the B-17.

Reluctant Poster · Jul 14, 2020

Initial concept
final version

GrauGeist · Jul 14, 2020

Actually, the British did it first with a Bristol Scout carried by a seaplane in 1916 and the most recent would be Spaceship One/Two.

SaparotRob · Jul 14, 2020

GrauGeist said:
Actually, the British did it first with a Bristol Scout carried by a seaplane in 1916 and the most recent would be Spaceship One/Two.

Yes but the U.S. did it with more panache and verve.

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