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Yes, this is explanation for the short life expectancy, but in normal exploitation. Isn't explanation for damage ratio: 27% wings, 25% tail and tail rods, 20% rear hull, 10% landing gear, 8% propeller. Remaining 10% in my last post.even if the AM-35A and 38 engines had successivly passed the state 100 hours trials, they were soon reduced to 50 hours of TBO (time before overhall) for serial ones. It's also an explanation for the short life expectancy of the early Il-2's.
It seems, but was only for pilot's neck and head. Seat was not protected.It seems that there were a 12mm plate protecting pilor's neck and head, and 5mm partition between the pilot's back and the main tank.
Yes, this is explanation for the short life expectancy, but in normal exploitation. Isn't explanation for damage ratio: 27% wings, 25% tail and tail rods, 20% rear hull, 10% landing gear, 8% propeller. Remaining 10% in my last post.
It seems, but was only for pilot's neck and head. Seat was not protected.
There was only thin wall between the pilot's back and the main tank. Non-armoured.
See attachments. Armoured plates are drawed with thick line.
Actually in today's world a restoration would be possible (at least in the US) that could possibly raise the hours on a restored airframe or a new airframe (and engine) life could be established based on flying the aircraft in a civilian capacity (airshows).It's an explanation for why nobody managed to restore a damaged Stormovik with 35-40 flight hours life. What for, working 600-1000 man hours for the reminding 10 -15 flight hours (if nothing would hapenagain)?And why was it systematically send to the "PARM front reparation mobile workshops" and written-off there by technical comission, for spart-pieces.
Actually in today's world a restoration would be possible (at least in the US) that could possibly raise the hours on a restored airframe or a new airframe (and engine) life could be established based on flying the aircraft in a civilian capacity (airshows).
Agree - If an IL-2 airframe was found today that could possibly be made airworthy, I think an Allison would be a first choice as a reliable substitute engine.Maybe, but considering war statistics Il-2 ground crews were busy enough, since 50% of the Il2 came back with light or heavy damages to their airfields. You won't do miracles with an engine that is a kind of industrial wreckage. Last AM-38 were better and had a TBO of 150 hours. Boston Cyclone about 400 hours and even 600 for some special series.
I hope big CNC machines become available soon that can crank out new Allison blocks. we are running out of Allisons.Agree - If an IL-2 airframe was found today that could possibly be made airworthy, I think an Allison would be a first choice as a reliable substitute engine.
I think you'd have better chances with an Allison.So there aren't any AM-38 engines to be found anywhere?
If not, then why not remanufacturer a modern version?
Nothing against Allisons, I've always been partial to them.
I was just thinking from an authentic restoration point of view.
I'm sure the logistics of replicating a complete AM-38 would be a nightmare, mostly because of the lack of NOS parts needed to complete even a new one.
Probably the same reason why there's only one Zero with an original Sakae engine left
So there aren't any AM-38 engines to be found anywhere?
If not, then why not remanufacturer a modern version?
How did the pilot strap himself in?It seems, but was only for pilot's neck and head. Seat was not protected.
There was only thin wall between the pilot's back and the main tank. Non-armoured
If it was me, they'd have to use handcuffs and a stright-jacket...How did the pilot strap himself in?
The only case about which I heard, it is considering about the purchase of the equipment in USSR in September 1939.
I read this comment in the first page. I was wondering which equipment the UK would consider for import in September 1939. Any information?
Don't think that Soviets have had anything to offer in 1939 that will equal, let alone better what the UK/RAF have had at the time.