What protoype do you wish had seen service in WW2?

[MacArther]

XB-42 Mixmaster, Bell XP-77, Mile M.20, XP-67, XP-54, XF5U-1

Mixmaster because it could perform the same kind of bombing as the Mossie and had a higher top speed, as well some defensive armament if anything managed to catch up it.

XP 77 because it would have been a cheaply produced and effective fighter.

Miles M.20 because it had great performance for being assembled from "off the shelf" parts, including the first teardrop canopy.

XP-67 because of the heavy armament, long range, and unorthodox layout.

XP-54 because it would have made a great interceptor and dog-fighter

XF5U-1 because it could achieve over 500mph top speed, had a great armament capability, and could take off at a very low speed.

 

[loomaluftwaffe]

never heard of the XF5U

wonder how it would be if the Ta 183 and the Su-1/3/5/7 came out
and the He-280 would have been interesting

 

[MacArther]

XF5U was the naval designation given to one of the "Flying Pancakes" during trials

 

[Henk]

Oh yes, it is not such a great aircraft if I take the way it were in Secret Weapons over Normandy, but that was a game and the real live and a game is not the same.

I would also like to see how it would be like in combat.

Henk

 

[Royzee617]

No contest - the Martin Baker MB5, awesome machine!

 

[DerAdlerIstGelandet]

If I had to chose a dive bomber I would chose the Hs-132.

I dont really think the Hs-132 would have been very effective. A jet aircraft as a dive bomber is pretty dumb. It would have suited better in a ground attack role other than dive bombing.

 

[Henk]

You think mate? I think that if you attack from a high altatute it would work with airbrakes and more flaps. It would be able to out run prop fighters and can join in a air battle if it had guns. That is why I think it would be great in that role.

What do you think DerAdlerIstGelandet?

Henk

 

[MacArther]

Actually, the XF5U is still pretty good even without the publicity from Secret Weapons over Normandy. It is true that with a little headwind the plane would almost lift off on its own, at a very low speed that some sources site as below 100 miles per hour. Also, yes it did not go 600+ miles per hour, its top speed was actually closer to 510 miles per hour.

 

[MacArther]

Another good bomber would have been the flying wing design by Northrup (yes?), if they ever worked out the control suface problems.

 

[Henk]

Well I would rather see the Horten 18 America Bomber in action.

Henk

 

[MacArther]

Yeah, im sure everyone in North America would have loved to see that bomber in production.

 

[Henk]

It would never have the capacity to reach America in the first place. Its engines would never have made it and where would it get fuel. I just would have loved to see it in action as a normal bomber.

Henk

 

[MacArther]

Oh, nevermind then. Still, would have loved the Miles M.20 and the Mixmaster to have seen service. Although, the Miles M.20 could do with some heavier armament.

 

[Henk]

Do you have a pic of it please mate.

Henk

 

[loomaluftwaffe]

*pulls book out of shelf*
here you go Henk

 

[Henk]

Oops , I must have looked right past it. Dam I think I should get better glasses.

Henk

 

[the lancaster kicks ass]

at the time of the BoB with the ammo count them wings are capable of, 12 .303s aint exactily weak!

and yes the M.B.5 would've been interesting to see, but i can't see it ever replacing the spit.........

 

[loomaluftwaffe]

the M.B.5 would probably have been the only frontline fighter with contra-rotating props

 

[loomaluftwaffe]

MARTIN-BAKER MB.3 - First of three prototypes ordered mid-1939 to conform to Specification F. 18/39 for a heavily-armed high-performance fighter. Powered by a 2,300 hp Napier Sabre II, the Martin-Baker MB.3 (R2492) first flew at Wing on August 31, 1942, but was lost 12 days later when making a dead-stick landing. Second prototype appeared two years later as Martin-Baker MB.5).

Max speed (estimated), 415 mph (668 km/h). Gross weight, 11,497 Ib (5,215 kg). Span, 35 ft 0 in (10.67 m). Length, 35 ft 4 in (10.77 m).

from http://www.jaapteeuwen.com/ww2aircraft/html pages/MARTIN-BAKER MB3.htm
another pic

 

[MacArther]

XP-77 pictures

from
http://www.collectaire.com/modelpages/xp77/xp77.jpg

from
http://www.daveswarbirds.com/usplanes/photos/xp-77.jpg

Armament:
1 20mm
2 .50 cals.

575 hp engine gives a top speed of 330 mph at 4000 feet.
Interesting feature: All wood frame/construction except for the obvious metal peices neccessitated in the engine, fuel tank, etc.