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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.
Term used to designate a fighter pilot who has shot down 5 or more enemy planes in a single day?
==Flying ace== A military aviator who has shot down five or more enemy planes is called a "flying ace" or "fighter ace." One of the most famous flying aces in history was the "Red Baron" — Manfred von Richthofen. There may be a special designation for someone who has done it in a single day — it has been done.
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.
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.
What is aircraft size?
WWII general rule of thumb: 1. Single engine-fighter 2. Twin engine-medium bomber 3. Four engine-heavy bomber
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.
