A minor question, what powerplants would you use? Original, or more up to date(this is, afterall, financed by a blank signed check)Well, of course, since money (in this scenario) is not a limit for the build, I might consider having the BV238 resurrected.
The idea behind this is to cruise around the globe, stopping along the way to pick up forum friends and then it's off to South Pacific destinations like Bora Bora for extended R&R
Which WWII aircraft would you choose?
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GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
To be honest, I'd lean toward the Allison T56 turboprop instead of trying to recreate the DB603 engines.
Navalwarrior
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According to one source 30 survive with 4 airworthy. I know another is close to being fully restored to airworthy.
Warbirdnutball
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Wow,. There's no way it could be just one.
I'll start with the illustrious A5M4. I love the sleek little Claude.
Then the stubby I-153. This plane was quite nimble.
The awesome He 115 is something I have loved for years.
Then there's the HS 129 tank-buster.
A sweet rarity is the Fw187 Falce
Finally, my all time favorite of the Second world war is the P-47D razorback. What can I say, my tastes are eclectic.
I'll start with the illustrious A5M4. I love the sleek little Claude.
Then the stubby I-153. This plane was quite nimble.
The awesome He 115 is something I have loved for years.
Then there's the HS 129 tank-buster.
A sweet rarity is the Fw187 Falce
Finally, my all time favorite of the Second world war is the P-47D razorback. What can I say, my tastes are eclectic.
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Dash119
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There are now 4 airworthy Mosquitos.
Pretty funny how'd you be dropping a couple of hundred pounds in engine weight and gaining it all back in the propeller!
(I've often wondered if a PT6 with a gearbox reduction to handle a something like an old 11 foot or so Hamilton Standard would be an efficient set-up.)
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GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Reliability and power would be the main concerns.
The BV238 weighs nearly twice that of a B-29 (or a C-130) and was originally equipped with the limited production DB603G, which produced a max. rating of 1,874 hp versus the T56's max. of 5,912 (shaft) hp.
Plus, parts and maintenance would be much easier with the Allison.
Vic Nighthorse
Airman
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I do it in my fantasies too, but in public, I am still squeamish about replacing engines with altogether different types of engines. In this case I would spend tens of millions to re-engineer my Jumo 213 and build a few of them. I want the look (with the cowling open even), sound and smell right.
Navalwarrior
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Yes, thankfully there are several airworthy P-47G razorbacks out there. Just haven't seen one at any air shows.
Navalwarrior
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It looks like it will get up and go! Hughes XF-11?
Barrett
Senior Airman
Heinkel 219. What a sex machine. But by the time I could get one built, I'd be way too old to enjoy it!
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GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Което Me262, Тип A-1a ?
swampyankee
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Performance would be a bit more sprightly.
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GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Yes indeed!
FluffyTabbyCat
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I choose the Reggiane Re.2005.
Its just a shame the Reggiane Re.2006 never made it into production.
Its just a shame the Reggiane Re.2006 never made it into production.
