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[michaelmaltby]

the pic source: Bundesarchiv

 

[Wurger]

the pic source: III/6 Dywizjon Myśliwski

 

[Milosh]

Just to add that it was dumped off HMS Ark Royal for a naval safety film. The aircraft was an early model Bucc S.1, so surplus to the extent of wastage!

See Post 13449.

 

[Tieleader]

the pic source: www.asisbiz.com

Is this an amphibious version of the 109 I never read about?

 

[XBe02Drvr]

Is this an amphibious version of the 109 I never read about?

That's what they want you to think! Actually it's the newest V-weapon, a zero-length rocket launched fighter that can rise from an explosively created "instant revetment". You can't see the jettisonable rocket motor, as it is obscured by the guys on the ground.

 

[michaelmaltby]

the pic source: Bundesarchiv
1944

 

[Wurger]

the pic source: Northrop P-61 Black Widow night fighter | World War Photos

 

[michaelmaltby]

the pic source: Bundesarchiv

 

[michaelmaltby]

the pic source: Bundesarch

 

[Wurger]

HMS King George V, 1941

the pic source: the Internet.

 

[Tieleader]

That's what they want you to think! Actually it's the newest V-weapon, a zero-length rocket launched fighter that can rise from an explosively created "instant revetment". You can't see the jettisonable rocket motor, as it is obscured by the guys on the ground.

Wouldn't the back blast from the rocket damage the tail section on takeoff?

 

[special ed]

That's what the water is for.

 

[Gnomey]

Good shots!

 

[michaelmaltby]

the pic source: Bundesarch

 

[XBe02Drvr]

Wouldn't the back blast from the rocket damage the tail section on takeoff?

Haven't you ever seen a zero length rocket launch motor, a la F100/F104 experiments and Matador/Regulus missiles? The thrust nozzle is angled downward about 35-40° to provide lift as well as thrust so extended launch rails aren't needed. The water vaporises, protecting the earthen revetment from erosion.
Cheers,
Wes

 

[michaelmaltby]

the pic source: Bundesarch

 

[Tieleader]

Haven't you ever seen a zero length rocket launch motor, a la F100/F104 experiments and Matador/Regulus missiles? The thrust nozzle is angled downward about 35-40° to provide lift as well as thrust so extended launch rails aren't needed. The water vaporises, protecting the earthen revetment from erosion.
Cheers,
Wes

I was trying to make a joke, but I will look into that info now that I know.

 

[special ed]

It was a good joke but most of us old timers remember when zero length launch experiments were news. There is u-tube video of the first trials with F-84s both manned and unmanned. B-2 driver gets in his joke too.

 

[Tieleader]

It was a good joke but most of us old timers remember when zero length launch experiments were news. There is u-tube video of the first trials with F-84s both manned and unmanned. B-2 driver gets in his joke too.

Not that young anymore myself. I'll check out the You Tube thing . Thanks!

 

[Wurger]

Germany 1945 ..

the pic source: the Internet.