Silhouette challenge

[skytrain10]

To limit the searches this aircraft is not American. It had a feature which was reportedly a first for its time (discounting the US).

[Lightning Mate]

Good afternoon everyone.

It had a feature which was reportedly a first for its time

Would that be rearward folding wings?

[RegDep]

Parasol? Twin-seated?

[skytrain10]

Afternoon David

Would that be rearward folding wings?

Not that LM.

[skytrain10]

Parasol? Twin-seated?

Yes it is, not that that's the feature previously referred to.

[Lightning Mate]

Could the feature be an autopilot?

I assume it was military.

[RegDep]

In many aspects it resembles an ANBO IV from Lihuania....

Designer became the Head of Air Force and was later shot in Moskva. Not an unique feature, though .

First wooden three-blade propeller in Europe.

[skytrain10]

In some aspects it resembles an ANBO from Lihuania....

There's a good reason for that .

Could the feature be an autopilot?

Nope, try the prop.

And yes it was military

[skytrain10]

RD, just seen you've edited your post.

ANBO IV

Almost!

[Lightning Mate]

So, a constant-speed prop!

[RegDep]

See my original as edited before reading your response .

Edit now ANBO 41.

[skytrain10]

So, a constant-speed prop!

Nope, according to Wiki (hence I said "reportedly") this was the first European aircraft with a 3 bladed wooden prop.

RegDep....you are so so close, I am almost tempted to give it to you.

[skytrain10]

Edit now ANBO 41.

ANBO-41 it is, well done RegDep


RegDep has control

[Lightning Mate]

With reference to the Varsity, I flew one once whilst at the Central Flying School.

The RAF knew it as "The Pig", and it sure was, especially after a Lightning!

[skytrain10]

With reference to the Varsity, I flew one once whilst at the Central Flying School.

Only seen 'em in museums or on airport fire dumps

[RegDep]

Here's your next:



Has a feature.

[Lightning Mate]

Has a feature.

Or rather it doesn't - no tailwheel or skid! Have you missed something again?

Would the "feature" be a periscope - looks like it needs one.....

[Lightning Mate]

Monoplane or bipe?

[skytrain10]

What a bizarre looking machine! Presume its a single seater with the cockpit just behind the high wing? The engine cowl looks entirely out of place! Russian?

[RegDep]

missed something again

LM: Well, there was none in the piece of artwork that I used for silhouetting. But there is another wheel in the 3D, more under the belly than in the tail, though...

Here you are:

skytrain: Yes, the engine cowling looks like an ill-fitting winter glove, like one to be expected in the country of origin.