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April 17, 2004 at 11:00 am in reply to: Halifax mk IV secrets come to light #1612823

turbo_NZ
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Originally posted by Papa Lima
It had a reactor on board but this had nothing to do with providing propulsion, it was just a test to see if an aircraft could fly with a nuclear reactor aboard and not kill the crew!
Too busy to write more, but I am sure plenty of others out there have the details!

I read the link and it quotes “The X-6 was intended to test the practicality of nuclear reactors as large bomber propulsion units”

“The X-6 never got beyond the early design stage, no prototypes or mockups were constructed”
So granted I got it slightly wrong, it wasn’t going to power the B-36 itself, but was going to be for a large bomber (which I guess at that time was the B-36 or even the early B-52).

Cheers
Chris
🙂

Here’s another really interesting link on the subject
http://www.csd.uwo.ca/~pettypi/elevon/baugher_other/x-6.html

April 17, 2004 at 10:37 am in reply to: Halifax mk IV secrets come to light #1612847

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While on the subject of alternative powerplants, I read once about a propsal of a nuclear powered B-36 Peacemaker.
I know that they got as far as a running nuclear reactor onboard but it never went through.

mmm,..wonder how practical it would have been. They had to line the B-36 with lead for shielding

Anyway, here’s a link.
http://users.dbscorp.net/jmustain/x6.htm

check the nuclear badge out on the tail…:p

April 17, 2004 at 10:21 am in reply to: Contra-Rotating props #1612850

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So that emergency prop feather switch is completely non-standard. If so, good on them for having the foresight to fit that. Would save a multi-million dollar (euro) irreplaceable aircraft me thinks…:)

April 17, 2004 at 6:20 am in reply to: VP441 – She flies #1612958

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A simply stunning aircraft with stunning photos to boot.

On behalf of all of us down here in NZ that are as mad on warbirds as I am (like Mr. Homewood:D ) thanks very much for sharing this unique opportunity, Steve.
🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂 🙂

April 17, 2004 at 6:12 am in reply to: Contra-Rotating props #1612960

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The other advantage is the zero torque reaction from having both props spinning in opposite directions, cancelling out the twisting motion. Very desirable in 2000hp+ carrier launched aircraft like the Seafire FR.47.

Interesting listening to the Jack Stafford at Wanaka talking about take off in the Tempest.
Full opposite rudder trim and then rudder just to keep it in the right direction when accelerating down the runway !!!

C.R. Props would have sorted that.
I guess the other drawback is the added complexity of the gearbox and prop-shafts for this setup.
As if it wasn’t already complicated by the massive complexity (and sometimes unreliability !!) of the Napier Sabre !!!

Chris.

April 16, 2004 at 12:45 pm in reply to: Halifax mk IV secrets come to light #1614094

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Even if it was true, the thing that scared me the most was steam power being used to drive the turrets. Imagine a stray bullet puncturing a steam line and boiling hot water vapour going through the fuselage…mmm…no thanks !!!:eek:

April 16, 2004 at 8:45 am in reply to: Halifax mk IV secrets come to light #1614445

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mmmm,….

damn egg on my face….:rolleyes:

It was nearly convincing….
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April 16, 2004 at 8:44 am in reply to: Steve Hatton's Avatar #1614449

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Well, I have a FAR MORE EXOTIC La-9 taxi-ing…….

Beats any Spit, hands downski…..
way…:o

Turbo_NZ ducks for cover as abuse gets ready to come his way:D

April 16, 2004 at 3:03 am in reply to: Halifax mk IV secrets come to light #1614625

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My thoughts exactly !!

Surely the Halifax, for all it’s strength wouldn’t survive breaking sound barrier and also being able to pull out at 600mph too.

Also being heavy than the standard Halibag but being able to fly much higher and faster ?

Too many inconsistencies.

Another thing was the tongue-in-cheek way the author described how they heated their lunch on the boiler.

Sorta giveaway really.

April 16, 2004 at 2:59 am in reply to: Bermuda Triangle Avengers #1614652

turbo_NZ
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That’s cool, Dave. I meant myth, wrong word came out 🙂

I find the whole thing quite fascinating.

April 16, 2004 at 1:33 am in reply to: Bermuda Triangle Avengers #1614703

turbo_NZ
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Originally posted by Dave Homewood

As for the Mariner, this was not unexplained. It was seen by a ship’s crew to explode, which was a common occurrence in Mariners – hence their nickname of the flying gas-tank.

Fair enough. I guess you give an inch and mile gets taken for a good fable, myth or story to develop.

However, before dismissing all the is as a hoax, check this link out…
There’s a fair number of aircraft missing in there….
http://www.bermuda-triangle.org/html/lost_aircraft.html

April 16, 2004 at 1:11 am in reply to: Bermuda Triangle Avengers #1614729

turbo_NZ
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Maybe, but wasn’t there a Martin Mariner that went looking for the TBM’s and exploded soon after take off for no apparent reason ?

April 16, 2004 at 12:32 am in reply to: Halifax mk IV secrets come to light #1614815

turbo_NZ
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I’ve just had another read of this.

Did the steam-powered Halifax Mk IV really exist or is this a bit of a hoax ?

Seems strange that nothing was ever really made public about it and hardly any photos being available.

A Halifax cruising at 450 mph with a top speed of 500mph ??

hmmm….:rolleyes: :confused:

April 15, 2004 at 11:18 pm in reply to: Contra-Rotating props #1615005

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Wow, very informative and interesting, Christer.

Must have been a real science for the RAF engine techies during the war.
Thanks for the info.

Cheers
Chris
🙂

April 15, 2004 at 10:20 pm in reply to: Post Your Favourite Picture (Or One Of Them) Here #1615085

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Well we’re on the subject of flamin’ Spit’s…this is cool too !!
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