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Curtiss XBTC-2 "Eggbeater"

Author : Bob Kowalski
Publisher : Naval Fighters
ISBN 13 : 9780942612776
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Curtiss XBTC-2 "Eggbeater" written by Bob Kowalski and published by Naval Fighters. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Curtiss Model 98 XBTC-2 was designed because of a request for a single seat dive/torpedo bomber in 1942. A Wright R 3350 with a four bladed prop should power the -1, a P&W R-4360 with 3-bladed contra props the -2. Work on both variants was slow, to other commitments and stability problems were encountered during wind tunnel testing. The -2 was first flown on January 20 1945, and all work on the -1 was terminated after 1943. The crash of the first prototype in February 1947, and of the second in August 1947, ended the development. March 1945, the Navy ordered 10 relatively minor derivatives of the XBTC-2. They had 2,500-horsepower Wright R-3350-4 engines turning single-rotation propellers. Progress was faster on this model, and the first flight was made in January 1946. Gross weight was 19,072 pounds, and max speed was 297 mph at sea level and 330 mph at 17,000 feet. Armament was two 20mm cannon, eight five-inch rockets and one 2,000-pound bomb or a torpedo.

Flypast

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ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 632 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 ( download)

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Grumman F6F Hellcat

Author : Corwin H. Meyer
Publisher : Naval Fighters
ISBN 13 : 9780984611454
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (114 download)

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Download or read book Grumman F6F Hellcat written by Corwin H. Meyer and published by Naval Fighters. This book was released on 2012 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Grumman F6F Hellcat was the most important Naval aircraft in WWII. Without it the Pacific war would have had a very protracted conclusion. The F6F was built to Roy Grumman's simple design philosophy "Grumman will only build an easily-produced, maintained and reliable combat aircraft that can be readily mastered by a 200-hour, war-time pilot trained to fly from a carrier, engage in successful combat, sustain combat damage, return to the carrier, and land his aircraft after dark so that he can be available for combat again the next day." Because the F6F was all that, it earned Grumman the nick name "The Ironworks." Grumman built 12,275 Hellcats during WWII in its successful effort of clearing the skys of the Japanese. The XF6F was first flown on August 8, 1942 and the production version, the F6F-3 flew on October 3, 1942. The F6F-3 first entered squadron service with VF-9 on January 16, 1943 and drew its first blood over Marcus Island on August 31, 1943. The Hellcat shot down 5,156 enemy aircraft, for a kill-to-loss ratio of 19-to-1, while producing 307 aces. This was the aircraft of the largest one-day air battle of all time, the "Marianas Turkey Shoot" where more than 540 Hellcats fought 440 Japanese naval aircraft backed by up to 600 Japanese Army aircraft. Result was 354 enemy aircraft kills were claimed by the Hellcats while only 16 F6Fs were lost to Japanese aircraft. The Hellcat would see combat as photo birds (F6F-3P/5Ps) and night fighters (F6F-3E/3N/5E/5Ns) too as well as the improved F6F-5 fighter. The book covers the F6Fs development, testing, and production written by Grumman's test pilot "Corky" Meyer. This is followed by technical details and a running combat narrative. The Marines, British, French, and European action is covered as well as training command during and after WWII and sections on post war, reserve, drones, and Hellcat prey.

Curtiss Aircraft, 1907-1947

Author : Peter M. Bowers
Publisher : US Naval Institute Press
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 652 pages
Book Rating : 4.F/5 ( download)

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Download or read book Curtiss Aircraft, 1907-1947 written by Peter M. Bowers and published by US Naval Institute Press. This book was released on 1987 with total page 652 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

New England Aviators 1914-1918, Vol. I

Author : Schiffer Publishing, Ltd.
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 504 pages
Book Rating : 4.:/5 (89 download)

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Download or read book New England Aviators 1914-1918, Vol. I written by Schiffer Publishing, Ltd. and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 1997 with total page 504 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This two volume set originally appeared in 1919 in limited quantities - original copies are now highly sought collectibles. Both volumes of New England Aviators are now available in new quality editions. 542 New England pilots - who flew with the USAAC, USN, USMC and British and French air forces - are given short biographical entries and most appear in World War I era photographs. New England Aviators is a superb, detailed reference for World War I and aviation historians, as well as uniform and insignia collectors.

Consolidated PB4Y-1/1P Liberator

Author : Steve Ginter
Publisher : Ginter Books
ISBN 13 : 9780996825870
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (258 download)

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Download or read book Consolidated PB4Y-1/1P Liberator written by Steve Ginter and published by Ginter Books. This book was released on 2017-11-06 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Navy's acquisition of the B-24D as a long range patrol bomber/sub hunter (PB4Y-1) and as a long range photo recon platform (PB4Y-1P) marked a major shift in patrol doctrine and the eventual end to the flying boat patrol plane. The Navy Liberators became a one ship strike force as they roamed thousands of miles on sector searches and destroyed more than 1,000 ships and hundreds of aircraft. The original under-gunned early B-24Ds were up-gunned with bow turrets from Consolidated, ERCO, MPC, and Emerson and with Sperry ball turrets in their bellies when search radar was not fitted. The B-24Ds were replaced with B-24Js, B-24Ls, and B-24Ms all designated PB4Y-1/1Ps. The PB4Y-1P photo planes were used to map and survey Japanese strongholds before invasions and discover new airfields and fleet movements. No mission was too far or too dangerous. It was in a remote control PB4Y-1 flying bomb that Joe Kennedy was killed over England. After the war, photo squadrons continued to operate the photo version into the early 1050s. The book covers all engineering details and structures and covers all the PB4Y-1 squadron's history and most combat operations.

Grumman JF/J2F Duck

Author : Steve Ginter
Publisher : Consign
ISBN 13 : 9780942612844
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book Grumman JF/J2F Duck written by Steve Ginter and published by Consign. This book was released on 2009 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The JF/J2F "Duck" was one of those military workhorses moving around in the background before and during WWII which did a tremendous job but never got the publicity of its' more glamorous teammates. Some said the Duck could be more aptly named the "Ugly Duckling." Be that as it may; when no other bomber could be found, it carried bombs; when no other transport could be found, it transported; when no other photo plane could be found, it photographed and when no other rescuer could be found, it rescued. When it came to "Utility Craft," the JF/J2F was the definitive.

Consolidated-Vultee PB4Y-2 Privateer

Author : Alan C. Carey
Publisher : Schiffer Military History
ISBN 13 :
Total Pages : 180 pages
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Download or read book Consolidated-Vultee PB4Y-2 Privateer written by Alan C. Carey and published by Schiffer Military History. This book was released on 2005 with total page 180 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Consolidated-Vultee Aircraft Corporation's (Convair) attempt to make a few design changes to its famous B-24 Liberator for the U.S. Navy in 1942 eventually evolved into the PB4Y-2 Privateer, a 70,000-pound patrol bomber equipped with state-of-the-art electronics gear, armed with twelve .50-caliber machine guns, and the capability to deliver bombs, depth charges, and guided missiles. Beginning with the development and production of the aircraft, this book presents an in-depth examination of the patrol bomber's entire operational history from 1942 to the present. Containing over 260 photographs and line art, the book covers the PB4Y-2's service with the U.S. Navy, French Aéronavale, Republic of China Air Force, various countries of Latin America, and finally as a slurry bomber for aerial fire fighting companies.

The Allison Engine Catalog, 1915-2007

Author : John M. Leonard
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781872922386
Total Pages : 292 pages
Book Rating : 4.9/5 (223 download)

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Download or read book The Allison Engine Catalog, 1915-2007 written by John M. Leonard and published by . This book was released on 2008 with total page 292 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Consolidated P2Y Ranger

Author : Steve Ginter
Publisher : Naval Fighters
ISBN 13 : 9780989258319
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.2/5 (583 download)

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Download or read book Consolidated P2Y Ranger written by Steve Ginter and published by Naval Fighters. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The book begins with a 24-page in depth review of the origins of the patrol flying boat covering most Curtiss boats (except the NC boats), the Naval Aircraft Factory PN boats and their derivatives (Douglas PD-1, Keystone PK-1, Martin PM-1/2), the Boeing PB-1, and the Hall PH-1/2/3 and XP2H-1. Thirteen 3-view drawings by Lloyd Jones help illustrate this section. The book then goes on to cover the Consolidated XPY-1 Admiral, Consolidated Model 16 Commodore, Martin P3M-1/2 and XP2M-1 before detailing the Consolidated's P2Y Ranger development and squadron usage. The P2Y was the aircraft that put Consolidated on the map of great aircraft manufacturers and led to the PBY and PB2Y flying boats that served with such distinction during WWII.

Sikorsky S-43/Jrs-1 Amphibian

Author : Steve Ginter
Publisher : Ginter Books
ISBN 13 : 9780996825856
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.8/5 (258 download)

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Download or read book Sikorsky S-43/Jrs-1 Amphibian written by Steve Ginter and published by Ginter Books. This book was released on 2017-03-08 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Fifty-three S-43/JRS-1 "Baby Clippers" were produced (31 civil, 15 Navy, two Marine, and five USAAC). The book covers all users including civilian and post war users. Ten of the Navy's JRS-1s were at Pearl Harbor on December 7, all survived the attack and one, BuNo 1063, is undergoing restoration at the Smithsonian today. Two civil S-43s have also survived, one originally owned by Howard Hughes and one at the Pima Air and Space Museum (painted as a Marine JRS-1).

Lockheed Vega Pv-1 and PV-2 Harpoon

Author : Steve Ginter
Publisher : Naval Fighters
ISBN 13 : 9780942612868
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book Lockheed Vega Pv-1 and PV-2 Harpoon written by Steve Ginter and published by Naval Fighters. This book was released on 2010 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Lockheed Ventura PV-1 AND PV-2 Harpoon was a bomber and patrol aircraft of World War II, used by United States and British Commonwealth forces in several guises. It was developed from the Lockheed Model 18 Lodestar transport. It served with many other Nation as a replacement for the Lockheed Hudson bombers then in service with the Royal Air Force. The RAF ordered 675 Venturas in February 1940. They were delivered from mid-1942 onwards.

Aeronca's Golden Age

Author : Alan Abel
Publisher :
ISBN 13 : 9781891118425
Total Pages : 152 pages
Book Rating : 4.1/5 (184 download)

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Download or read book Aeronca's Golden Age written by Alan Abel and published by . This book was released on 2001-02-01 with total page 152 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Warbirds Around the World

Author : John Richard King
Publisher : Airlife Publishing
ISBN 13 : 9781840371697
Total Pages : 124 pages
Book Rating : 4.3/5 (716 download)

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Download or read book Warbirds Around the World written by John Richard King and published by Airlife Publishing. This book was released on 1999 with total page 124 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This volume marks the 20th anniversary of the International Conference on Computer Aided Design. The book presents a selection of papers from among the best contributions presented in ICCAD based on their impact on research and applications. It contains overview articles solicited from leading EDA researchers that comment on the historical context of the selected papers and outline their impact on follow up work. Nine leading companies including Cadence, Synopsys, Fujitsu, IBM and Magma offer Industry Viewpoints outlining the impact of ICCAD on their businesses.

Douglas R4D-8/C-117D Super Gooney

Author : Steve Ginter
Publisher : Naval Fighters
ISBN 13 : 9780984611485
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (114 download)

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Download or read book Douglas R4D-8/C-117D Super Gooney written by Steve Ginter and published by Naval Fighters. This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This aircraft was used as a transport, VIP carrier, station hack, a trainer with VT-29, and its usage in Antarctica with VX-6 from 1952 into the 1980s. The DC-3S was a Douglas venture to add capability and life to the post-war fleet of surplus DC-3s, C-47s and R4Ds. It was an remanufactured aircraft with a stretched fuselage, new taller and wider tail group, new square tip outer wings, larger engines and fully enclosed main gear housings. It did not find favor with the airlines which instead turned to Convairs and Martins, but found a home in the Navy and Marines. 96 aircraft were eventually re-manufactured as R4D-8s and 4 as R4D-8Zs.

Brewster SB2A Bermuda/Buccaneer

Author : Steve Ginter
Publisher : Naval Fighters
ISBN 13 : 9780942612769
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (127 download)

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Download or read book Brewster SB2A Bermuda/Buccaneer written by Steve Ginter and published by Naval Fighters. This book was released on 2007 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Brewster Bermuda is the name given by the RAF to the Brewster SB2A. In the US Navy service, the aircraft was the SB2A "Buccaneer." The Bermuda was not carrier-capable, although it was designed as a dive bomber. It was developed by Brewster in parallel with the Curtiss SB2C Helldiver. The two aircraft looked similar. Handling and production problems caused two years of delay, and the US Navy had no need for a new dive bomber when the SB2A was finally available. Many were used as target tugs, others were scrapped straight from the production line. A total of 1052 were built. The Bermuda was supplied for FAA (Fleet Air Arm is the branch of the Royal Navy) assessment under lend-lease when a small number entered RAF service. Also includes coverage of the XSBA-1 and SBN-1.

Usn/USMC Two-Seat Skyhawks

Author : Steve Ginter
Publisher : Naval Fighters
ISBN 13 : 9780942612820
Total Pages : 0 pages
Book Rating : 4.6/5 (128 download)

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Download or read book Usn/USMC Two-Seat Skyhawks written by Steve Ginter and published by Naval Fighters. This book was released on 2008 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Almost from the very beginning, Douglas had suggested to the Navy that a two-seat version of the Skyhawk would be useful, both as a trainer as well as for some types of combat missions where a second pair of eyes might be useful. These requests had always been turned down by the Navy out of budgetary considerations. However, in 1964 the Navy changed its mind and convinced the Department of Defense to allocate money for the building of two prototypes of a two-seat Skyhawk. One of the more convincing arguments for the utility of a two-seat Skyhawk trainer was that those single-seat Skyhawks, then being used for stateside training, could be released for combat duty in Vietnam. This book covers this and more.