What Cockpit? MK VI
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Only 3 Trigulls were completed. #1 is C-FTRI, #2 was a static test airframe and never registered, and #3 is C-GATE. On one test flight, the pilot got her up to just over 30,000 feet.
C-GULL is registered in Ontario to an amateur built Jurca MJ5 G-2 Sirocco, which is a low-wing, retractable gear, tandem seat tail-dragger.
C-GULL is registered in Ontario to an amateur built Jurca MJ5 G-2 Sirocco, which is a low-wing, retractable gear, tandem seat tail-dragger.
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I think you're right, Kitbag. That cutaway of half a fuselage certainly looks like the Rainbow.
Also, isn't it fascinating how Republic used the Rainbow empennage, although reduced in size, on the F-84. Or was it the other way around?
Glenn
Also, isn't it fascinating how Republic used the Rainbow empennage, although reduced in size, on the F-84. Or was it the other way around?
Glenn
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Thanks for your vote of confidence Glenn, no doubt PG will let us know
As for precedence of the two designs I cannot unfortunately find my history of Seversky/Republic at the moment, but I think, like many manufacturers (De H and Hawker especially in the UK) that once Republic found a predictable shape they would stick with it. I think if you go back as far as the P35ish the empennage will look familiar.
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Kb
As for precedence of the two designs I cannot unfortunately find my history of Seversky/Republic at the moment, but I think, like many manufacturers (De H and Hawker especially in the UK) that once Republic found a predictable shape they would stick with it. I think if you go back as far as the P35ish the empennage will look familiar.
Regards
Kb
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Thread Drift - empennage
The empennage reference brings to mind the days of study my late Dad spent in the National Library of Scotland (during the 80's) trying to discover why he survived and colleagues flying the earlier Halifax did not. It was down to the original vertical stab(s) configuration which was scaled up from traditional HP design at the time - and faulty when the counterbalance jammed the rudders. But after many accidents modified amidst much security. Hence I am here 
Back on thread - I think the cutaway sketch looks more European than US..
Back on thread - I think the cutaway sketch looks more European than US..
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Kitbag is correct. It is the Republic RC-2 Rainbow photographic aircraft. The drawing came out of a brochure. I have never seen a photo of the actual aircraft. Does anyone have one by chance?
