What Cockpit? MK VI
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It's getting late in Oz, so I'm off to bed. I'll leave a clue behind, though.
This aircraft and a later, better aircraft from the same manufacturer had a visually distinctive external feature generally associated with that aircraft manufacturer. In fact, that feature was designed by a different aircraft builder who charged royalties for its use.
I'll be back on deck in six or seven hours.
Glenn
This aircraft and a later, better aircraft from the same manufacturer had a visually distinctive external feature generally associated with that aircraft manufacturer. In fact, that feature was designed by a different aircraft builder who charged royalties for its use.
I'll be back on deck in six or seven hours.
Glenn
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Close enough, Brian! Good job. You have control!
This particular aircraft is the Curtiss Hawk 75, which was sold overseas but also eventually emerged as the P-36 in the US despite losing the original contract to the Seversky P-35. The Hawk 75 and P-36 cockpits were doubtless virtually identical.
This is G-CCVH at Duxford a few years ago. I assume the paint scheme is a tribute to the many French Air Force Hawk 75s that Britain inherited from the French in early WWII.
This particular aircraft is the Curtiss Hawk 75, which was sold overseas but also eventually emerged as the P-36 in the US despite losing the original contract to the Seversky P-35. The Hawk 75 and P-36 cockpits were doubtless virtually identical.
This is G-CCVH at Duxford a few years ago. I assume the paint scheme is a tribute to the many French Air Force Hawk 75s that Britain inherited from the French in early WWII.
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Hi, Seacue..
Yes, the P-40 grew directly from the Model 75, at least AFAIK. The original Hawk had some problems with engines, from what I've read. The original Wright radial was changed at the last minute, apparently, for the delayed trials by the USAAC. Unfortunately, the Hawk was slower with the larger Wright. An engine/prop mismatch, perhaps.
There were probably a few other changes in the P-40 but the inline Allison engine was the icing on the cake. You can't rule out the speed-enhancing effect of painting a shark's mouth on it, of course. Like painting a sports car bright red makes it go faster.
Glenn
Yes, the P-40 grew directly from the Model 75, at least AFAIK. The original Hawk had some problems with engines, from what I've read. The original Wright radial was changed at the last minute, apparently, for the delayed trials by the USAAC. Unfortunately, the Hawk was slower with the larger Wright. An engine/prop mismatch, perhaps.
There were probably a few other changes in the P-40 but the inline Allison engine was the icing on the cake. You can't rule out the speed-enhancing effect of painting a shark's mouth on it, of course. Like painting a sports car bright red makes it go faster.
Glenn
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On the rare occasion I get one correct you can take it as a given that open house is declared. Have no wish to hold up proceedings. With regard to the Hawk I understand the Hawk75 to be the export version and the P-36 the domestic (USA) version. Interesting that limited production (only a few airframes) of the Hawk 75 was undertaken in both China and India. Aircraft built by both contries were absorbed by the RAF as Mohawks. About the only photo I have, excuse the big head but should be easy.
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twochai
Sorry twochai it was not the Max Holste MH250 Super Broussard. I have withdrawn my challenge in deference to Brian's, who won the last challenge, but will post it again at a later date.
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