Check out this article at RetroMechanix.com on an experimental Consolidated PB2Y-3 Coronado flying boat equipped with integral JATO motors in the rear step of the hull:
I believe the installation is unique to this particular Coronado, as JATO units were normally hung externally under wing and shed after take off. The article features 33 high resolution photos of the rocket motor installation and tests thereof; a schematic of the installation; and a detailed technical description of the program. Worth checking out if you are a fan of vintage flying boats and unusual test vehicles!
-Jared
By: Paul Holtom - 11th August 2011 at 07:09
Buccaneer s mk50 for SAAF also had an integral rocket motor installation.
By: Bager1968 - 11th August 2011 at 04:23
I believe the installation is unique to this particular Coronado, as JATO units were normally hung externally under wing and shed after take off. The article features 33 high resolution photos of the rocket motor installation and tests thereof; a schematic of the installation; and a detailed technical description of the program. Worth checking out if you are a fan of vintage flying boats and unusual test vehicles!
-Jared
Also on the fuselage sides or under the belly.
By: Fouga23 - 10th August 2011 at 09:47
Had a prawn dish in Thailand once. A mistake I won’t make twice! result kinda looked like that:D
By: Banupa - 10th August 2011 at 09:42
Are you sure it hadn’t just had a prawn vindaloo the night before? 😀
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August 10, 2011 at 4:03 am