Damn! I must be going blind.
If It Can Fly, It Can Float!!!
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GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
The prop is clocked at such a position that makes it difficult to spot each blade, actually.
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There is another picture of this plane in this thread.
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Njaco
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GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Yeah, he's happy and waving because he's alive...P-38s had about as much bouyancy as a sack of concrete.
If he hadn't landed on the beach, there wouldn't be much in the photo except the patrol boat
johnbr
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Hi! We're gonna lose the war!
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Maybe they're surrendering?
By the way, meant to mention that the P-38 must be pre-spring of '42 by the looks of the tail markings
By the way, meant to mention that the P-38 must be pre-spring of '42 by the looks of the tail markings
johnbr
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some good pics guys!
johnbr
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This was the only flying boat built by the Wright Company. It was designed by Grover Loening, first under the supervision of Wilbur Wright, then after Wilbur's death, under Orville's supervision. It was the last airplane project in which both the Wright brothers contributed to the design. As such, it was the end of the collaboration of genius that had begun the aviation industry.
n 1913, Wright Co. chief engineer, Grover Loening, designed this seaplane under the supervision of Orville. The Model G had a 38-foot span; 430 sq-foot area; 6-foot chord; 5-foot separation; 28 feet length; and weighed 1,200-1,300 pounds. With its 18-foot boat-like hull, it was the first product of the Wright Company to have an enclosed cockpit. Early versions of the twin-propeller pusher had the motor in the rear and the pilot sat in front of it. Later the engine was moved in front of the pilot, who sat behind it and beneath the wings. Powered by the 6-60 motor, the aircraft flew up to 60 mph.
n 1913, Wright Co. chief engineer, Grover Loening, designed this seaplane under the supervision of Orville. The Model G had a 38-foot span; 430 sq-foot area; 6-foot chord; 5-foot separation; 28 feet length; and weighed 1,200-1,300 pounds. With its 18-foot boat-like hull, it was the first product of the Wright Company to have an enclosed cockpit. Early versions of the twin-propeller pusher had the motor in the rear and the pilot sat in front of it. Later the engine was moved in front of the pilot, who sat behind it and beneath the wings. Powered by the 6-60 motor, the aircraft flew up to 60 mph.
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johnbr
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Modification XSS-2
Wingspan, m 12.80
Length, m 10.07
Height, m
Wing area, m2 26.48
Weight, kg
empty aircraft 1485
maximum take-off 2172
Type of engine 1 PD Pratt Whitney R-1340-12 Wasp
Power, hp 1 x 550
The maximum speed, km / h 256
Cruising speed, km / h 225
Practical range, km 995
Service ceiling, m 6890
Crew: 2
Armament: one 7.62-mm machine gun on a mobile turret
Wingspan, m 12.80
Length, m 10.07
Height, m
Wing area, m2 26.48
Weight, kg
empty aircraft 1485
maximum take-off 2172
Type of engine 1 PD Pratt Whitney R-1340-12 Wasp
Power, hp 1 x 550
The maximum speed, km / h 256
Cruising speed, km / h 225
Practical range, km 995
Service ceiling, m 6890
Crew: 2
Armament: one 7.62-mm machine gun on a mobile turret
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