The Best Biplane Fighter of WW2

[FLYBOYJ]

Check out this link on flying the Mosca or Rata (Depending on your ideological preference).

http://www.ksql.com/myriad/warbirds_poly.htm

 

[cheddar cheese]

Cool! 8)

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Yeah good stuff!

 

[d_bader]

I wouldn't choose the I-153. If it was such a good plane why did they covert it to a monoplane e.g the I-16.
I also wouldn't chose the CR.42 because it only saw service because the italian airforce wasn't much.
That's why I chose the gladiator because of its defence of Malta proving that although a biplane it must of been quite good to serve in the more modern RAF.

 

[Glider]

The I 153 is the clear winner. Its faster, climbs better and has more powerful weapons.

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I dont really know anymore what I would chose its a toss up between the Gladiator and the I-153. Either way I would not want a Bi-Plane.

 

[elmilitaro]

The gladiator rocks!!!

 

[evangilder]

Bi-planes are great, just not as fighters!

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

I agree. I would want to fly a Stearman.

 

[FLYBOYJ]

I'd love to fly a CR.32 - It looks mean!

 

[Parmigiano]

Back on the 'non-fighter biplane', what about the Fi 167 dive/torpedo bomber?
Was designed with the same principles of the Storch (apparently could fly even slower), with another wing and a DB601 engine.
The project was killed when they stopped the Graf Zeppelin

Length: 11,40 m
Span: 13,50 m
Height: 4,80 m
Empty weight: 2800 kg
Max weight: 4850 kg
Crew: 2
Weapons
MG 17 (7,92 mm): 1 (forward fuselage)
MG 15 (7,92 mm): 2 (rear cockpit)
Disposable payload: 1 SD-1000 bomb (1000 kg) or 1 SC-500 (500 kg) bomb or
1 SC-250 bomb (250 kg) and 4 SC-50 (50) kg bombs or
1 LT F5b torpedo (765 kg)
Engines
Engines: 1
Type: Daimler Benz DB 601B inverted V-piston engine
Engine performance: 1100 hp (820 kw)
Performance
Max. Speed: 325 kph
Max. Range: 1500 km (932 miles)
Max. Altitude: 8200 m (26905 ft)

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Good website where you got that from. I use it also quite a bit.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

ah but if we're going back to non-fighters the stringbag can be the only winner........

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Good point this is about fighters... not torpedo bombers or what not.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

unless a non-fighter bi-plane thread's started..........

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

Yes and then I think I would go for the swordfish also, but only because of historical reasons.

 

[fare]

I´am sorry. My english is very poor.

The Polikarpov I-16 is denominated "Mosca" by democratics and republican airmen in SCW

The name "Rata" is despective name used by fascists.

 

[fare]

In WW2 flying in Chinese Air Force the biplane fighter Canadian, Car Foundry Gregor FDB-1, only one aircraft, but is posible the best biplane fighter in the war.

I´am sorry my very poor english.

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

don't worry, your English is better than some of the english people in this forum

do you have any more information on the FDB-1?

i hope you enjoy your stay on the site........

 

[book1182]

I'm going with the CR-42 since it came from a long line of bi-plane. I think the Gladiator was the bi-plane that made the biggest difference though. It fought from the ice in Norway all the way down to the Med. Ocean at Malta. The Gladiator was always the plane that had it's back against the wall when and where it fought and still gave a good account for itself.