What Cockpit? MK VI

[Noyade]

Sorry.

Mock-up shots.

Two prototypes built (Wiki) but the front framing was slightly different.

This will clinch it...

[Noyade]

I think the mock-up guys were smoking pot when making the middle shot, but the throttle count is correct...

(...and top photo at right...look at the large engine nacelle....)

[Noyade]

[skytrain10]

Well I'm sure the answer to this must be obvious, but I'm missing it completely. 4 jets, 2 per "pod" I presume...so similar era to the B-45/XB-46? Covered all the B- and XB- sequence and can't see anything there

[sycamore]

Curtis-Wright XF-87 Blackhawk...OH ,if correct

[Noyade]

Curtis-Wright XF-87 Blackhawk

Sycamore has requested open house.

[evansb]

Here is the next mystery cockpit:

[evansb]

I'm underwhelmed by the response. Powered by a Lycoming O-320. Early versions crashed during spin training, resulting in a mod.

[skytrain10]

Is it a Thurston Teal?

[evansb]

Sorry, not a Thurston Teal.

[SincoTC]

How about the Aerotec T-23A Uirapuru ??

[evansb]

sincoTC is spot on The cockpit of a former Brazilian Air Force T-23A Uirapuru (Wren) was pictured. Your turn.

[SincoTC]

Thank you, I wouldn't have come anywhere near without the spinning clue!!

[Noyade]

American......?

[SincoTC]

Not American!

This was the only photo I could find that didn't show a very obvious feature that would be a certain giveaway!

[SincoTC]

The "feature" I mention, gives this civil aircraft's cockpit a rather military look!

[Noyade]

The "feature" I mention, gives this civil aircraft's cockpit a rather military look!

I think the penny dropped. Tupolev Tu-104...?

Is the "feature" the navigator's position?

[SincoTC]

Is the "feature" the navigator's position?

Indeed it is Graeme! The Tupolev Tu-104

Noyade has control

[Noyade]

Thanks Trevor!

[sycamore]

One from the `Ironworks`..? Grumman Guardian ? OH if correct..