It’s been another eventful week. The President induced some more Cloward-Piven for the economy by axing the Keystone XL Pipeline guaranteeing us increased energy costs, per his stated desire. ABC rolled out Newt Gingrich’s ex-wife to blast him. Then, Gingrich turns that around into an attack on the media, which appears to have been quite successful. Then, there was the win by Gingrich last night in the SC primary. This blows a huge hole in the Romney inevitability that the MSM was pushing. And, as usual, the blogs on the blogroll covered it all, and then some. So, here is a selection of links. Kindly give them a click.
As for the theme, I went with some strange, or at least little-known planes-because they are cool!
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Strange Plane: Vought XF5U “Flying Flapjack”
It looks strange, and it was. It did show potential, and had a top speed of approximately 450-460 MPH. However, the propeller age was over, and the project was canceled in 1947.
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Not So Well Known Plane: North American XB 70 Bomber
Cool thing about this plane? When it was tested at full speed, it blew it’s own paint off! Not too many things can make that claim. After one of the prototypes crashed, and the military decided to concentrate on ICBMs instead of new supersonic heavy bombers, the project was cancelled in 1969. It is rumored that the Soviets spent a lot of time and trouble developing the Mig 25 to counter it.
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Not so Well Known Plane: XB-35/XB-49 Flying Wing
Jack Northrop designed the post WW II Flying Wing design. The XB 35 was a propeller driven craft, in a pusher setup. Then, the Air Force wanted jet propulsion, so the XB 35s were all converted to jet propulsion, and re-designated the XB 49. However, it was a bit to advanced for it’s time, had some technical problems, instability issues, and the destruction of two prototypes, ended the program. However, the basic idea was sound, and when the technology finally caught up with the design concept, we got this, also from Northrop.
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Not so Well Know Plane: Horten Flying Wing
Jack Northrop was not the only one thinking of flying wings. The Horten brothers were as well. Their design, the HO 229, was a jet powered flying wing that not only out performed the other operational German jet fighter of the time, the ME 262, but would have had decreased visibility to the primitive radar used at that time, making it the very first stealth aircraft. It had been ordered, but production was barely getting underway when the war ended. One HO 229 remains in existence, at a Smithsonian restoration facility. It is unknown as to whether or not it will be refurbished or displayed.
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Not so Well Known Plane: Heinkel HE 162 “Salamander”
With the war going badly for the Third Reich, and Allied planes flying with impunity over their territory, the Germans put out proposals for a Volksjäger, or “people’s fighter.” This is the plane that won it. The plane was built using as much wood for it’s construction as possible, and Hitler Youth were envisioned as pilots for the craft. There were several hundred in various stages of completion when the war ended. Thankfully for us, Hitler’s insanity brought on the end of the war. A lack of fuel and pilots also prevented the “Salamander” from entering operational service.
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Strange Plane: Bachem Ba 349
Basically, this was yet another desperate plan by the Nazis to save the Reich from Allied Bombers. A “pilot” would climb into this thing, and be shot vertically into the air via a rocket engine. The plane would be guided to incoming bombers, whereupon the pilot would fire either 19 or 28 unguided rockets at the bombers, and bail out once clear. This only flew once, killed it’s pilot, and was killed off itself.
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Not so Well Known Plane: Armstrong Whitworth AW.52
This is another flying wing design. All that I can find is that one prototype was destroyed in an accident. The program was cancelled by the British in the mid 1950′s.
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Not so Well Known Strange Plane: North American F 82 Twin Mustang
Designed as a long-range escort fighter for the Pacific theater in WW II, the F-82 is basically two P-51 Mustangs joined at the wings. It was eventually used in Korea, where it did earn a few combat victories. As so many other planes developed late in WW II, it was quickly outmoded by jet fighters.
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Well, there you have it. Some great links, and some interesting planes. Just remember that football season is almost over so get your fix tomorrow.
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I believe that future generations should have the same opportunities that myself, and those that came before me, had. My parents taught me that I could do anything I wanted to do. I don’t want to have to tell my daughter, “You can do whatever the government tells you to do.” We are at a crossroads in this country; are we going to be free, or are we going to be slaves to the nanny state. I choose freedom.
as always ya outdid yourself!!..have a great Sunday my friend!:-)
Thanks Angel, and same to you!
The MiG-25 was the intended counter to the XB-70. Typically, the Soviets continued to manufacture the Lead Sledski and even exported a few. It was extgremely fast but had a turn radius measured in socialist republics. The Soviets even made further exaggerated ‘record’ flights with it by burning out the engines on a single sortie.
Thanks for correcting me Richard. I will correct the post. I have the same understanding of the MIG 25. Fast as a bat out of you know where, as maneuverable as a brick wall.
Was it also plane flown to a West German base, upon which it was found to have vacuum tubes in it’s radar?
This is some interesting information and pictures about these planes. I had not heard of some of them. Thanks for the link, Matt.
Among everything else, I love military aircraft. You’re welcome for the link!
Great pics and info Matt, thanks for the link!
You’re welcome Steve.
Thanks, Matt.
Have a good Sunday.
You’re welcome, AOW, and same to you!
Thanks for the link, Matt.
You’re welcome Shane.
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Good grief Matt, that is every worthwhile link in the blogosphere I think. Thanks for including me. It is much appreciated,
No problem Randy. Keep up the good work!
Thanks Matt. Really interesting stuff. Love those concept planes and how much of the technology was eventually integrated into todays planes.
That did seem to be the case, at times. The technology of the period simply did not allow them the chance to develop the ideas fully or effectively. Come to think of it, I think the idea for cell phones was patented in the late 40′s, but the technology to make it happen in an economically viable way didn’t come until several decades later.
-Thanks, Matt, for the link.
-And thanks for the fascinating streange plane info.
-The original Flying Wing is perhaps most famous for it’s use in The War Of The Worlds. I’m told it’s appearence in it inspired some of the fellows who later worked on the Stealth.
-How do you find the time to compile all these useful links?
It was so futuristic, I’m not surprised that they used it in that movie.
As for time, I turn on the Conservative Hideout Temporal Distortion field. Or, I just stay up really late!
I’ve heard the Conservative Hideout is able to add 6 or 7 more hours to each day when it wants to. At least that’s the rumor I’ve heard.
Seriously–thanks for the linkage, Matt. I appreciate the shout-out.
thx for the link, mate~
Thanks so much for the linkage, Matt. Magnificent link roundup! The different planes looked kinda cool.