FLYBOYJ
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It was providing the opposition had L7A2s. Yes, you "would of" had basically a Pucará years earlier, with the note that operatioally the Pucará would be the safer aircraft to operate based on configuration.
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It was providing the opposition had L7A2s. Yes, you "would of" had basically a Pucará years earlier, with the note that operatioally the Pucará would be the safer aircraft to operate based on configuration.FLYBOYJ. I think you will find that this is called an FMA IA 58 Pucará and easier to hit with an L7A2 GPMG than a Douglas A4 Skyhawk.
That's a strong possibility providing there weren't many additional detailed sub assemblies needed in the replacement of one piece wood components.Certainly a 10% weight loss is a reasonable low estimate a metal mosquito.
Most ?
OK, list some of your sources.
AFAIK, there is no specific study between any aircraft made all wood or all metal.
However there were some aircraft I know of, where single components were switched from wood to metal or vice versa. The wooden one was heavier, without exception:
1. La-5FN. Wooden wing spars and some ribs were changed to aluminum alloy. Weight saving 100 kg.
2. Some of the late Bf109G's had wooden tails (due to material shortage). They were so much heavier, that they needed a 25kg counterbalance in the nose. In Finland, as the material deteriorated rapidly due to exposure to the elements, they were changed back to metal tails.
3. In Finland, wings of one Brewster were changed to locally designed wooden ones. Total weight increase was 250kg.
The post war De Havilland Hornet wings were partially made of Al-alloy also.
The Japanese experienced significant weight gains in the aircraft they were redesigned to utilize wood. The Russians found that in addition to weight loss they had more internal volume and could fit larger fuel tanks.
Wood simply creates too many compromises because it is strongest in compression and weak in tension. Certainly a 10% weight loss is a reasonable low estimate a metal mosquito.
Dadblang it, where do I upload zip files? Have a file on day Mossie bomber losses that puts the absolute number in perspective..
The early Mosquitos had a problem with the glue going mouldy inside the fuselage in tropical conditions. This was fixed for later aircraft. IIRC.
Here is (what I assume to be) an all metal aircraft of similar size to the Mosquito.
It is lighter, but also has lighter engines and does not have radiators etc.
It also lacks performance, range and bomload. I can't think of any reason why a country post war would build an aircraft which is already out classed by any A20 from 6 years earlier. Unless to get a national aircraft industry going
Folks, I'll say it again. Wood does not do well when you take the aircraft out of it's construction environment and expose it to extreme changes in temperatures and humidity. The glue problem on the Mosquito was solved but temperature related problem plagued many wood aircraft and the Mosquito was no exception.
"First located at Ekron (Tel-Nof) AFB, the Mosquitoes quickly moved to Hazor where the 109th Mosquito squadron was formed, comprising of three sections : operational, training and reconnaissance. A fourth section for night fighting was set up with the arrival of the Mk. 30s in 1952. The large number of aircraft received exceeded the storage room available at Hazor and the Mosquitoes were parked in the sun. This wrecked havoc on the wooden aircraft and many malfunctioned until shelters were build for the entire Mosquito force."
the mosquito in israeli service
The night fighter Mosquitoes, the NF Mk. 30s, also suffered a great deal from the local weather. Delievered devoid of their radars, these aircraft were fitted with the American APS-4 naval radar and wore a black livery. In 1953 they formed the IAF's first night fighter squadron but the poor performance shown by the new radars, the poor maintenance and the corrosive local weather hampered their operation.
But it again does not say how they suffered.
Having worked on wood aircraft I could bet dollars to donuts they had shrinkage. I've seen other reports about post war Mosquitoes having issues in the field, I'll have to find them
No, any metal fittings attached into the wood structure becomes loose because the wood is shrinking. I seen on Pitts bi-planes that were brought into California from colder climates.Causing deformation of the airframe/wings?
The Calquin was also wood, and about 100 mph slower than the Mosquito.Here is (what I assume to be) an all metal aircraft of similar size to the Mosquito.
It is lighter, but also has lighter engines and does not have radiators etc.