Build a better Sea Hurricane 1938 (1 Viewer)

[Clayton Magnet]

There was also a Grumman Tracker there, it had two controls that crossed the joint. I assume that one was for aileron, but I have no idea what the second one would be for.
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Edit: Maybe slats?

Probably a trim tab

 

[ThomasP]

FWIW Unfortunately, it does not show the linkage for the trim tab on the port aileron as separate (there was no tab on the starboard aileron).

 

[Clayton Magnet]

Aileron trim on the Tracker would seem to be electrically controlled, so no control cables, only wires. As per the flight manual below, the only control cables into the outboard wings would be the ailerons, with the spoilers mechanically linked to the aileron movement. Flight manuals are less detailed than maintenance manuals, but the spoilers are probably linked to the ailerons via cables and pullies.

 

[pinehilljoe]

I've learned a lot from this thread. I see control is done more by linkages than old school wire rope. Great thread

 

[Admiral Beez]

I've not really heard that the radiator was a big issue in ditching. The worst thing about the Hurricane ditching I've read about many times is the fact that it sank like a stone.

Integral air bags within the fuselage should address that. IIRC this was a common feature on carrier aircraft.

As for making a better Sea Hurricane. Keep it simple, put on the best Merlin available, ensure the radio and beacon navigation systems are top notch. Increase the fuel load or add drop tanks. Other than that, as long as the RN's carriers have Implacable-class wide lifts to accommodate the non-folding wings, the main improvement for the Sea Hurricane is quantity.

 

[Admiral Beez]

Some Sea Hurricane footage, including some drama-free landings.


View: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=5nGe5v9kRNg

Also some great pics here.

Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk IB - Destination's Journey

Photos of the Hawker Sea Hurricane Mk IB a navalised the famous fighter. Operated by the Royal Navy during the Second World War

www.destinationsjourney.com

 

[Admiral Beez]

Thoughts on a four blade Sea Hurricane?

Four blade Hurricane

Mk V Hurricane. Two prototypes were made with the 4 blade propeller as fitted to the Spitfire Mk IX.

ww2aircraft.net

 

[Shortround6]

Thoughts on a four blade Sea Hurricane?

Four blade Hurricane

Mk V Hurricane. Two prototypes were made with the 4 blade propeller as fitted to the Spitfire Mk IX.

ww2aircraft.net

When and why?

4 blade prop on a Merlin III (or Merlin VIII) is just going to make it nose heavy and more likely to nose over on landing.

You don't need 4 blades until the 3 blade can't transmit the power anymore. Like up at 1300-1600hp depending on altitude.

 

[yulzari]

When and why?

4 blade prop on a Merlin III (or Merlin VIII) is just going to make it nose heavy and more likely to nose over on landing.

You don't need 4 blades until the 3 blade can't transmit the power anymore. Like up at 1300-1600hp depending on altitude.

I recall the Royal Navy sawed about four inches off Seafire blades to reduce deck pecking.

 

[pinehilljoe]

Thoughts on a four blade Sea Hurricane?

Four blade Hurricane

Mk V Hurricane. Two prototypes were made with the 4 blade propeller as fitted to the Spitfire Mk IX.

ww2aircraft.net

I think Sir Sydney was looking ahead to newer designs