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The Lockheed P-38 Lighting had supercharged 12-cylinder Allison engines fitted with counter-rotating propellers to eliminate the effect of torque. These were left and right hand engines and maintenance was more difficult because a left engine could not be used in place of a right engine.
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What were the Japanese aircrafts in World War 2?
Twin engine Betty bomber; Val dive bomber; Kate torpedo bomber; and the Zero fighter were the primary aircraft in WWII. Don't forget the aircraft that were cobbled together to make the kamikazis towards the end of the war - sadly I can't remember if they formally had a name.
What is the smallest bomber?
Although the F-105 Thunderchief was the largest single engine jet fighter-bomber made, and was the USAFs only purpose built "fighter-bomber" (all others were fighters or interceptors) it was the smallest bomber used in the Vietnam War. The USN A6 Intruder and the USAF B57 Canberra were medium bombers used during the war, and the B52 Stratofortress was the heavy bomber of the Vietnam War.
What is The largest single engine propeller aircraft?
The largest single engine propeller driven aircraft is the Grumman AF-2S Guardian, a sub chaser of the Korean War era. It grossed at 25,500 lbs and was powered by a Pratt & Whitney R2800 engine of 2400 horsepower. It also had the largest Wing span for a single engine reciprocating aircraft at 60' 8".
What was the 332nd fighter corp of the US Army Air Corp better know as?
The Tuskegee AirmenExcept they were not the "332nd Fighter Corps" but the "332nd Fighter Group".They were also known very often as "The red tailed Angels." Because the Mustangs they flew when they acted as fighter escorts had red tails.Throughout their careers as Fighter escorts the 332nd never lost a single bomber, and their first fighter escort mission was over Berlin.
What is fastest single engine airplane?
The North American X-15 was the fastest airplane and had a single rocket engine. The fastest air-breathing jet in the world was the SR-71. See also: http://www.edwards.af.mil/history/docs_html/aircraft/x-15.html http://www.wvi.com/~sr71webmaster/sr-71~1.htm Correction: the SR-71 was NOT a single-engine airplane by any definition. Just a little more info;Although the X-15 was the fastest single engine rocket arcraft, the fastest single engine Jet aircraft was the F-106 Delta Dart made by Convair. It was aerodynamicly changed from the F-102 Delta Dagger to reduce drag at speeds faster than the speed of sound, along with other changes. "Single engine airplane" generally means one with a propeller. The fastest piston single is the Mooney Acclaim, although next week it could be something else. The fastest turboprop single is the EADS Socata TBM850. There are a few single-engine jets on the drawing board, but they're very small and they're not ready for type acceptance yet. Answer 2 for single engine propeller craft: The Lancair has had several speed demons for years. The newest addition is called the "Evolution". It is a single engine, single prop, pratt&whitney turboprop that has a speed of 338 KTAS (about 388 MPH) which blows the mooney acclaim (237 KTAS) and the Socata (320 KTAS) out of the air. But like the writer above says, next week it could be something else. The weird thing about the Lancair is not only is it the fastest prop plane I know of, but it is a KIT! During WW2, the P-51 Mustang had a maximum speed 437 mph (703 km/h) at 25,000 ft. They were later used in air races and could attain higher speeds. In 1989, a highly modified F8F Bearcat(another WW2 fighter) reached a speed of 528 mph (Mach 0.71). The Republic XF-84H "Thunderscreech" was an experimental American-built turboprop aircraft based on the F-84F Thunderstreak. Its turbine engine drove the aircraft with a supersonic Propeller as well as its exhaust. Although only one ever flew, it reputedly was capable of setting the unofficial air speed record for propeller-driven craft at 670 mph (Mach 0.9). It is reported to have reached 623 mph (Mach 0.83), but this has been disputed
Why are aircraft propellers made of single crystals?
Single crystal propellers are less likely to suffer the affects of fatigue caused by vibration.
How big is the plane the Spitfire?
The Spitfire is a single engine fighter, a little smaller than a P-51.
Are there stick shifts in airplanes?
No, they aren't needed because the few airplanes with geared propellers have single-speed gearboxes. Most aircraft either directly drive the prop off the engine's crankshaft, or they use jet engines which power the plane without propellers.
Did the first airplane have a motor?
If you are talking about Orville and Wilber Wright's flight at Kitty Hawk, then the answer is "Yes." The airplane was named "The Flyer." It had a single engine powering two propellers.
What is aircraft size?
WWII general rule of thumb: 1. Single engine-fighter 2. Twin engine-medium bomber 3. Four engine-heavy bomber
How much does a fighter jet cost in Vietnam?
Excepting the F105 which was the largest single engine jet in the US inventory during the war, the average SINGLE engine jet cost roughly a million dollars.
How does the f-16 compare to the f-22?
The f-16 is a single engine, non stealth multirole fighter jet with external pylons for mounting weapons. The f-22 is a twin engine, stealth air superiority fighter with internal pylons.
What role did the Curtiss P-40 play?
Curtiss P-40 Warhawk was an American origin aircraft which was single engine as well as single seated. Though the primary role of the aircraft was as a fighter aircraft but P-40 was extensively used as a fighter bomber.
What Military plane has the longest range IN miles?
For a single engine fighter during WWII it was the A6M Zero, with a range of over 1,900 miles.
How many propellers are on a propeller plane?
one prop per engine for most but there are a few planes with two counter rotating props per engine - the two props counter each others force (torque) to keep the props of powerful engines from spinning the plane number of blades on a prop can number 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 8 - the more blades the shorter each blade can be and the more power each prop can produceSingle-engine airplanes5 The most that I have seen if 5 blades. However, there was a single-set fighter-type plane that had counter-rotating propellers and it had 8 (?). This meant that 4 turned in one directin and 4 turned the opposite. This design would cancel out any torque that the propellers induced to the fuselage.Multi-engine airplanesNot sure but here are some suggestions.B-36 bomber had 6 engines with 3 blades each. It also was powered with 4 jet engines.The Hughes Flying Boat had 8 engines with 4 blades each: total of 32 propellers. Of course that aircraft was never operational; but it flew.
How many people fit into a spitfire?
The Supermarine Spitfire was a British single-seat fighter aircraft. It carried no passengers.
Can the stealth fighter plane carry people?
The F-117 Nighthawk 'stealth fighter' carried a single pilot.
