What do you think is the best looking jet ever made?
Discussion
Eric Mc said:
dr_gn said:
There seems to be some confusion over the dfference between a 'jet engine' and a 'turboprop'. They are completely different derivatives of the Gas Turbine.
Turboprops, Turbofans, Turbojets ('jets') and Turboshafts are all specific types of Gas Turbine, they are not all types of 'jet'.
A Turbojet (or 'jet') primarily derives it's thrust through the reaction of the high speed efflux of gases out of the back. A turboprop does not (it uses propeller(s), and therefore shouldn't be included in this thread!
On topic, one of my favourites is the Boeing 707, particularly in BOAC colours:
You just like disagreeing with me Turboprops, Turbofans, Turbojets ('jets') and Turboshafts are all specific types of Gas Turbine, they are not all types of 'jet'.
A Turbojet (or 'jet') primarily derives it's thrust through the reaction of the high speed efflux of gases out of the back. A turboprop does not (it uses propeller(s), and therefore shouldn't be included in this thread!
On topic, one of my favourites is the Boeing 707, particularly in BOAC colours:
On the other hand, I think your choice of Boeing 707 is quite excellent - particularly the Boeing 737-436 Rolls Royce Conway version which always looked elegant.
What about those every high bypass engines which derive more thrust from the air which bypasses the combustion core and essentially are pushed (or pulled) along by their fans?
In many ways, they are glorified multi-blad direct drive turboprops.
Another lovely and elegant "jet" (OK - turboprop) is the Bristol Britannia
Edited by Eric Mc on Sunday 13th December 19:49
Are you referring to Turbofans? or Propjets (propfan, unducted fan) Same thing though, the primary source of thrust *isn't* the jet efflux, but a 'fan', whether it be ducted or open.
Edited by dr_gn on Sunday 13th December 20:02
dudleybloke said:
it could have been an airfix kit.
was definatly late '88 because thats when i joined the atc.
I'm *sure* either Airfix or Revell listed an "EFA Demonstrator" at some point. It was primarily white with a red or blue stripe from memory, and was the prototype thing that looked very similar to the Typhoon.was definatly late '88 because thats when i joined the atc.
Can't find any reference to it online. It might have been about 1986/87 or something like that?
EDIT, found a pic of the real thing, but not the model. Sure it was Airfix...
EAP Demonstrator?
Edited by dr_gn on Sunday 13th December 19:58
dr_gn said:
dudleybloke said:
it could have been an airfix kit.
was definatly late '88 because thats when i joined the atc.
I'm *sure* either Airfix or Revell listed an "EFA Demonstrator" at some point. It was primarily white with a red or blue stripe from memory, and was the prototype thing that looked very similar to the Typhoon.was definatly late '88 because thats when i joined the atc.
Can't find any reference to it online. It might have been about 1986/87 or something like that?
EDIT, found a pic of the real thing, but not the model. Sure it was Airfix...
EAP Demonstrator?
Edited by dr_gn on Sunday 13th December 19:58
I think Freightdog intend to do a resin EAP in 2010.
Eric Mc said:
Apparently Airfix intended to do one in the mid 80s and it appeared in their catalogue for a while. However, the model itself never materialised.
Airfix were going through one of their "verge of bankruptcy" periods in 1985/86 so many plans from that period came to nothing.
That explains it then: I had an Airfix catalogue, but never saw the model ('cos it was never sold).Airfix were going through one of their "verge of bankruptcy" periods in 1985/86 so many plans from that period came to nothing.
DrTre said:
Eric Mc said:
Just shows how long winded modern aircraft procurement is. Here you are talking about an "old" computer game featuring the F-22 - which is still the latest and most sophisticated fighter in the US inventory.
Yeah but Microsofts planned "Unmanned and Unarmed Aerial Reconnaissance Vehicle" wasn't considered much of a thriller so it was canned....although it sounds like perdu would have been the ideal purchasing demographic.no fair
I enjoy these games as a superficial thing, you know
when learning the "business" is important I RTFM first
just never did with F22
I like a shoot and scoot game
kinda like Harrier on my ancient Amstrad
Eric Mc said:
dr_gn said:
dudleybloke said:
it could have been an airfix kit.
was definatly late '88 because thats when i joined the atc.
I'm *sure* either Airfix or Revell listed an "EFA Demonstrator" at some point. It was primarily white with a red or blue stripe from memory, and was the prototype thing that looked very similar to the Typhoon.was definatly late '88 because thats when i joined the atc.
Can't find any reference to it online. It might have been about 1986/87 or something like that?
EDIT, found a pic of the real thing, but not the model. Sure it was Airfix...
EAP Demonstrator?
Edited by dr_gn on Sunday 13th December 19:58
I think Freightdog intend to do a resin EAP in 2010.
williamp said:
Eric Mc said:
dr_gn said:
dudleybloke said:
it could have been an airfix kit.
was definatly late '88 because thats when i joined the atc.
I'm *sure* either Airfix or Revell listed an "EFA Demonstrator" at some point. It was primarily white with a red or blue stripe from memory, and was the prototype thing that looked very similar to the Typhoon.was definatly late '88 because thats when i joined the atc.
Can't find any reference to it online. It might have been about 1986/87 or something like that?
EDIT, found a pic of the real thing, but not the model. Sure it was Airfix...
EAP Demonstrator?
Edited by dr_gn on Sunday 13th December 19:58
I think Freightdog intend to do a resin EAP in 2010.
Streetrod said:
This has to be one of my fav's, the Corvair B58 Hustler, even the name is cool. This was the USA's first supersonic bomber.
What I love about it is that is looks like the planes I used to draw when I was a kid. It looks very over engined in a very Gerry Anderson sort of way and I also love the fact that it had a gun in the tail. I would love to know how they used that?
Wonder if the bullets just fell straight down if it was going faster than the speed of the bullet What I love about it is that is looks like the planes I used to draw when I was a kid. It looks very over engined in a very Gerry Anderson sort of way and I also love the fact that it had a gun in the tail. I would love to know how they used that?
rhinochopig said:
Streetrod said:
This has to be one of my fav's, the Corvair B58 Hustler, even the name is cool. This was the USA's first supersonic bomber.
What I love about it is that is looks like the planes I used to draw when I was a kid. It looks very over engined in a very Gerry Anderson sort of way and I also love the fact that it had a gun in the tail. I would love to know how they used that?
Wonder if the bullets just fell straight down if it was going faster than the speed of the bullet What I love about it is that is looks like the planes I used to draw when I was a kid. It looks very over engined in a very Gerry Anderson sort of way and I also love the fact that it had a gun in the tail. I would love to know how they used that?
Edited by Eric Mc on Monday 14th December 16:49
Eric Mc said:
rhinochopig said:
Streetrod said:
This has to be one of my fav's, the Corvair B58 Hustler, even the name is cool. This was the USA's first supersonic bomber.
What I love about it is that is looks like the planes I used to draw when I was a kid. It looks very over engined in a very Gerry Anderson sort of way and I also love the fact that it had a gun in the tail. I would love to know how they used that?
Wonder if the bullets just fell straight down if it was going faster than the speed of the bullet What I love about it is that is looks like the planes I used to draw when I was a kid. It looks very over engined in a very Gerry Anderson sort of way and I also love the fact that it had a gun in the tail. I would love to know how they used that?
Edited by Eric Mc on Monday 14th December 16:49
Streetrod said:
Eric Mc said:
rhinochopig said:
Streetrod said:
This has to be one of my fav's, the Corvair B58 Hustler, even the name is cool. This was the USA's first supersonic bomber.
What I love about it is that is looks like the planes I used to draw when I was a kid. It looks very over engined in a very Gerry Anderson sort of way and I also love the fact that it had a gun in the tail. I would love to know how they used that?
Wonder if the bullets just fell straight down if it was going faster than the speed of the bullet What I love about it is that is looks like the planes I used to draw when I was a kid. It looks very over engined in a very Gerry Anderson sort of way and I also love the fact that it had a gun in the tail. I would love to know how they used that?
Edited by Eric Mc on Monday 14th December 16:49
Convir eventually became General Dynamics - who eventually sold their aircraft division to Lockheed.
Edited by Eric Mc on Tuesday 15th December 16:16
Eric Mc said:
Streetrod said:
Eric Mc said:
rhinochopig said:
Streetrod said:
This has to be one of my fav's, the Corvair B58 Hustler, even the name is cool. This was the USA's first supersonic bomber.
What I love about it is that is looks like the planes I used to draw when I was a kid. It looks very over engined in a very Gerry Anderson sort of way and I also love the fact that it had a gun in the tail. I would love to know how they used that?
Wonder if the bullets just fell straight down if it was going faster than the speed of the bullet What I love about it is that is looks like the planes I used to draw when I was a kid. It looks very over engined in a very Gerry Anderson sort of way and I also love the fact that it had a gun in the tail. I would love to know how they used that?
Edited by Eric Mc on Monday 14th December 16:49
Convir eventually became General Dynamics - who eventually sold their aircraft division to Lockheed.
Edited by Eric Mc on Tuesday 15th December 16:16
Come on - we're all allowed the odd typo.
I don't try to pull people up on what appear to be typos. I might make a comment if it appear that they are using the wrong name or word or, my particular bugbear, American spelling.
Car enthusiasts often quote Convair as Corvair - because of the infamous sports car of the early 1960s.
I don't try to pull people up on what appear to be typos. I might make a comment if it appear that they are using the wrong name or word or, my particular bugbear, American spelling.
Car enthusiasts often quote Convair as Corvair - because of the infamous sports car of the early 1960s.
Lockheed T-33
Nice video of low flying. Balls of steel required.
http://www.airspacemag.com/multimedia/videos/Jetti...
Nice video of low flying. Balls of steel required.
http://www.airspacemag.com/multimedia/videos/Jetti...
Eric Mc said:
Come on - we're all allowed the odd typo.
I don't try to pull people up on what appear to be typos. I might make a comment if it appear that they are using the wrong name or word or, my particular bugbear, American spelling.
Car enthusiasts often quote Convair as Corvair - because of the infamous sports car of the early 1960s.
I know, and you know I know I don't try to pull people up on what appear to be typos. I might make a comment if it appear that they are using the wrong name or word or, my particular bugbear, American spelling.
Car enthusiasts often quote Convair as Corvair - because of the infamous sports car of the early 1960s.
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