What Cockpit? MK V
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Point of order, the F102 had quite ugly fairings (I believe they were called Marilyns for some reason
) scabbed onto the rear fuselage to achieve area rule, work was led by Whitcombe, which was my original point.
The F106 was a redesign of the original F102 (itself a redesign of the F98) incorporating area rule from the outset and was clearly later than the Tiger. I can't deny that the Tiger was the first to have area rule incorporated in the design from the beginning. It is also rumoured to be the first aircraft to shoot itself down by catching up with its own bullets. Would like to find some hard evidence on that one!
) scabbed onto the rear fuselage to achieve area rule, work was led by Whitcombe, which was my original point. The F106 was a redesign of the original F102 (itself a redesign of the F98) incorporating area rule from the outset and was clearly later than the Tiger. I can't deny that the Tiger was the first to have area rule incorporated in the design from the beginning. It is also rumoured to be the first aircraft to shoot itself down by catching up with its own bullets. Would like to find some hard evidence on that one!
The Coander effect Antonov An-72 it is. You have control.
New Challenge
From the clues and Google, the AN72/74 came up. I was assuming after a little more research it was the 74 (two crew) version.
For a little more exercise, try this:
For a little more exercise, try this:
Judging by the DV window in F2's photo, it looks like the cockpit in question is the AN 74
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My cockpit photo, thread #2822 posted on Oct.19 is an Antonov AN-72F, resigtered ES-NOB, operated by ENIMEX. The photo was taken by Lars Wahltrom, in the early morning of July 17, 2003 at the north apron of DGR.
The aircraft was destined for Waterford, Ireland.
The aircraft was destined for Waterford, Ireland.
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Hi Evansb - no doubt on that one given the provenance and the letters on the side of the aircraft, it was just that Janes pic of the AN74 cockpit matched rather well:
Meanwhile, another pic of a different example of the new challenge:
Meanwhile, another pic of a different example of the new challenge:
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From information I have here there were 2 types of 74 versions.
The 74 Coaler B was built as an arctic support craft with increased fuel capacity, enlarge radar in a bulged radome, observation blisters and better navigation equipment. (also it could be fitted with ski's)
The only other type it mentions is a 74 "Madcap" that was an early warning version with large rotodome on the tail.
Not a clue on Fitter2's challenge so I will guess a Cirrus?
The 74 Coaler B was built as an arctic support craft with increased fuel capacity, enlarge radar in a bulged radome, observation blisters and better navigation equipment. (also it could be fitted with ski's)
The only other type it mentions is a 74 "Madcap" that was an early warning version with large rotodome on the tail.
Not a clue on Fitter2's challenge so I will guess a Cirrus?
Well done Evansb - right manufacturer, correct family, and proper appreciation of the aircrafts merits. - not RG however. The Storm Century (fixed tri-gear) has an identical cockpit shell.
I think you deserve the accolade, and privilege of a new challenge.
I think you deserve the accolade, and privilege of a new challenge.
