What Cockpit?
It is time to call the winner!
With a whiplash it is the flogger, to be exact the trainer version of Mig-23, picture being of the rear seat. I tried to emphasize the Shackleton (you know), as that Mikoyan bang seat KM-1 is very distinctive with the diamond stitching. It was installed in Mig21, 23, 25 and 27, so it really narrows down options. The trainer was picked just to cause confusion as the single seat version would've been a bit easy.
To make it short, Noyade was first, over to you!
With a whiplash it is the flogger, to be exact the trainer version of Mig-23, picture being of the rear seat. I tried to emphasize the Shackleton (you know), as that Mikoyan bang seat KM-1 is very distinctive with the diamond stitching. It was installed in Mig21, 23, 25 and 27, so it really narrows down options. The trainer was picked just to cause confusion as the single seat version would've been a bit easy.
To make it short, Noyade was first, over to you!
Embarrassing. I saw that and dunno why, but disregarded Flogger cause I couldn't see that kink on the starboard side. I was convinced I was seeing an all-wing aircraft with the intakes outta-sight. I had no idea why the horizontal stabiliser was appearing so early in the photo top right.
Thanks Beamr - but I am not worthy and just dropped down the MiG ladder number based on Sycamore's answer and your response.
Handing over to Sycamore.
Thanks Beamr - but I am not worthy and just dropped down the MiG ladder number based on Sycamore's answer and your response.
Handing over to Sycamore.
AHHH...Bowled a googly there....sorry,have to be OPEN HOUSE......apols
sycamore's loss is my gain!
I like open cockpits, but this is a bit extreme!
I like open cockpits, but this is a bit extreme!
Sorry for the delay chaps. While waiting for 24 hours to expire, I completely forgot about my challenge!
meleagertoo has it - the Bell X-14.
VTOL test aircraft - first flew in 1957. Bonanza wings and landing gear, T-34 tail, powered by two Vipers, with thrust-deflectors.
Bill Bedford and Hugh Mereweather both flew it prior to the first flight of the P1127.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-14
meleagertoo has it - the Bell X-14.
VTOL test aircraft - first flew in 1957. Bonanza wings and landing gear, T-34 tail, powered by two Vipers, with thrust-deflectors.
Bill Bedford and Hugh Mereweather both flew it prior to the first flight of the P1127.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bell_X-14
Last edited by India Four Two; 5th Mar 2022 at 22:38.
PS Found some video.
meleagertoo has control.
meleagertoo has control.
Last edited by India Four Two; 5th Mar 2022 at 22:38.
While we are waiting for a new cockpit, I thought I should post this lovely picture that I have just found. The X-14B is on right base for Moffett Field in 1974.
Midget Mustang,or Cosmic Wind...?
I wonder if the little horizontal stabilizer was a post-test flying mod?
It's a Lowell Borchers Delta Stingray, an all-plywood variant of the Dyke Delta (3-4 seats)
The small horizontal stab was apparently to increase elevon authority at low speeds.
The small horizontal stab was apparently to increase elevon authority at low speeds.
Yours Meleagertoo.
Looks like an old Vauxhall I had once.............................. 