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The Asymmetrical Plane That Actually Flew - Blohm & Voss BV 141 | Aircraft History #1
This video is a re-upload of a video that was on my other channel, which is now a dedicated gaming channel. It now lives here in a brand new series dedicated solely to history - specifically military history.
Built as a tactical reconnaissance aircraft, the Blohm & Voss 141 was indeed a weird one. Despite its unstable looking appearance, the BV 141 was actually found to be quite easy to fly. The BV 141 was designed as a candidate for the German Air Ministry which issued a specification for a single-engine reconnaissance aircraft with optimal visual characteristics.
The eventual winner was the Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu; which can be seen as a little odd as their production of a twin-boom design using two small engines went against the requirements set out by the German Air Ministry. Unfortun...
published: 29 Oct 2021
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Blohm & Voss' Bizarre Stuka Successor: Blohm & Voss P 192
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 192, a proposed dive bomber and ground attacker for the German Luftwaffe midway through World War II. We first talk about German ground attackers and dive bombers early on, with planes like the Dornier Do 17 and Junkers Ju 87 Stuka, and how the evolving war situation, opening of new fronts, and loss of air superiority made the former obsolete and the latter less effective.
We then look at the proposal from Blohm & Voss, a dive bomber with seemingly a set of canard-style wings at the front and a mid-body propeller. We talk about why they may have done this, what benefit it may have had, and what extra use the forward wing sections may have had. We talk about why the design was quickly rejected and how Blohm & Voss came back with a more conven...
published: 25 May 2024
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Germany's Podracer-esque Bomber: Blohm & Voss P 170
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 170 , a proposed schnellbomber (fast bomber) design that (I think) strongly resembles the podracers from Star Wars. We talk about what the general concept of schnellbombers were supposed to be. We also talk about potential advantages and disadvantages of the P 170's strange design and why it would never be accepted or made in any capacity. Finally, we take a guess at how the P 170 would have performed if it had been made.
published: 27 Jun 2023
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Germany's Crooked-Wing Jet Fighter: Blohm & Voss P 202
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 202, a jet fighter design with a variable-sweep wing, but with a twist. Instead of having two individually moving wings, it had the entire wing moving on a single pivot. We discuss the reasons for variable-sweep wings and swept wings in general. We also discuss later testing and experimentation with the P 202's oblique wing design concept and how it may actually be a decent idea.
published: 18 Jul 2023
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Three Engines, One Unique Design | Blohm & Voss BV 138 [Aircraft Overview #85]
Today we look at the Blohm & Voss BV 138. This three-engine flying boat was an often-forgotten workhorse of the Luftwaffe during WW2. Its unique hull shape earned itself the nickname of Der Fliegende Holzschuh or "The Flying Clog".
Want to join the community? Visit our Discord - https://discord.gg/zrj3Mhb
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The Hangar Team :
Rex - Aviation enthusiast for 25+ years, obsessive collector of books, compiler of research, and narrator.
Alexandros - Co-Writer/Research assistant and preserver of Rex's sanity.
Franch - Editing guru, makes Adobe seem "fun".
Sources:
Nowarra, H. J. (1997). BLOHM & VOSS Bv 138 . Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Lepage, J. D. (2009). Aircraft of the Luftwaffe. MacFarland & Company, Inc.
...
published: 11 Jan 2023
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Bomber Built Like A Hammerhead Shark: Blohm & Voss P 163
In this video, we take a look at the Blohm & Voss P.163, a bizarre proposed bomber design for Nazi Germany, possibly intended to replace the Heinkel He 11, possibly built just because Blohm & Voss wanted to make it. We first talk about the strange design concepts of BV before going into the war situation Germany found itself in in 1942 after the slowing of Operation Barbarossa. We then talk about how the P.163 was designed with that situation in mind, saving vital resources like aluminum and using mainly heavier steel in its construction.
We then look at the cockpit and defensive pod placement at the tip of the wings and why BV may have wanted to do this. We talk about the proposed aerodynamic theory that would have made this a viable design, and why, inevitably, Germany didn't adopt it.
published: 24 Feb 2024
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Germany's Absurdly Asymmetric Seaplane: Blohm & Voss P 111
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 111, a concept design for a long range reconnaissance seaplane/flying boat. We talk about the origin of the design, in Richard Vogt's fascination with asymmetric designs (like the BV 141) and in Blohm & Voss' more successful seaplane, the BV 138. We talk about the potential advantages and disadvantages of such a design and if the design was actually superior in any way to the BV 138.
published: 05 Sep 2023
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The Luftwaffe's Forgotten B-29 Killer - Blohm & Voss BV 155
With a fascinating, experimental design, and a development story as chaotic as late war German bureaucracy, the BV 155 might have one of the most convoluted developments of any WW2 aircraft - switching companies, and being redesigned more times than I care to count!
Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AviationDeepDive
Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/8PSvQTYB
Donations to support the channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3F6D98ZXY48N
Sources
Sharp, D. (2019). Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe: Blohm & Voss BV 155. Mortons Media Group.
Miranda, J. (2013). The Ultimate Piston Fighters of the Luftwaffe. Fonthill Media.
http://www.airwar.ru/enc/fww2/bv155.html
0:00 - 1:05 Introduction
1:06 - 2:50 Graf Zeppelin's Premiere Fighter!
2:51...
published: 15 Sep 2023
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The Largest Aircraft of World War Two - Blohm & Voss BV 238
Standing at over 12 metres tall, and powered by six enormously powerful engine - the Blohm & Voss BV 238 was the largest aircraft of the Second World War, and in todays video we explore its history.
Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AviationDeepDive
Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/8PSvQTYB
Precursor & History: 0:00 - 2:48
Design & Construction: 2:49 - 6:03
First Flight: 6:04 - 8:18
Downfall: 8:19 - 10:20
published: 23 Jun 2023
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Unusual Nazi Aircraft And Other Bold Aviation Concepts. The Dornier Do. 335, Blohm & Voss Bv P.163
Some of the most unusual German aircraft of World War 2, such as the Dornier Do 335 Pfeil (Arrow), or the Blohm & Voss Bv P.163, and the American Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster.
The Do 335 was a heavy fighter built by Dornier for Germany during World War II. The two-seater trainer version was called Ameisenbär ("anteater"). The Pfeil's performance was predicted to be better than other twin-engine designs due to its unique push-pull configuration and the lower aerodynamic drag of the in-line alignment of the two engines. It was Nazi Germany's fastest piston-engined aircraft of World War II. The Luftwaffe was desperate to get the design into operational use, but delays in engine deliveries meant that only a handful were delivered before the war ended.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 13.8...
published: 07 Feb 2023
9:43
The Asymmetrical Plane That Actually Flew - Blohm & Voss BV 141 | Aircraft History #1
This video is a re-upload of a video that was on my other channel, which is now a dedicated gaming channel. It now lives here in a brand new series dedicated so...
This video is a re-upload of a video that was on my other channel, which is now a dedicated gaming channel. It now lives here in a brand new series dedicated solely to history - specifically military history.
Built as a tactical reconnaissance aircraft, the Blohm & Voss 141 was indeed a weird one. Despite its unstable looking appearance, the BV 141 was actually found to be quite easy to fly. The BV 141 was designed as a candidate for the German Air Ministry which issued a specification for a single-engine reconnaissance aircraft with optimal visual characteristics.
The eventual winner was the Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu; which can be seen as a little odd as their production of a twin-boom design using two small engines went against the requirements set out by the German Air Ministry. Unfortunately the BV141 would not go on to be produced in large numbers. In total only twenty of these weird aircraft were ever built.
The first production run of three prototypes and five BV 141As were found to exceed their design requirements, but they were too under-powered with their current engines. Twelve BV141bs were built, and were equipped with the more powerful BMW 801 Radial engines, but it had come too little, too late. The German Air Ministry had already put the FW 189 into production and there was a great need for the BMW 801 engines to be used in the new FW 190 fighters.
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Producing these videos is a hobby of mine. I have a passion for history, and personally own a large collection of books, journals and other texts, and endeavor to do as much research as possible. However if there are any mistakes, please don't hesitate to reach out and correct anything :)
https://wn.com/The_Asymmetrical_Plane_That_Actually_Flew_Blohm_Voss_Bv_141_|_Aircraft_History_1
This video is a re-upload of a video that was on my other channel, which is now a dedicated gaming channel. It now lives here in a brand new series dedicated solely to history - specifically military history.
Built as a tactical reconnaissance aircraft, the Blohm & Voss 141 was indeed a weird one. Despite its unstable looking appearance, the BV 141 was actually found to be quite easy to fly. The BV 141 was designed as a candidate for the German Air Ministry which issued a specification for a single-engine reconnaissance aircraft with optimal visual characteristics.
The eventual winner was the Focke-Wulf Fw 189 Uhu; which can be seen as a little odd as their production of a twin-boom design using two small engines went against the requirements set out by the German Air Ministry. Unfortunately the BV141 would not go on to be produced in large numbers. In total only twenty of these weird aircraft were ever built.
The first production run of three prototypes and five BV 141As were found to exceed their design requirements, but they were too under-powered with their current engines. Twelve BV141bs were built, and were equipped with the more powerful BMW 801 Radial engines, but it had come too little, too late. The German Air Ministry had already put the FW 189 into production and there was a great need for the BMW 801 engines to be used in the new FW 190 fighters.
****
Producing these videos is a hobby of mine. I have a passion for history, and personally own a large collection of books, journals and other texts, and endeavor to do as much research as possible. However if there are any mistakes, please don't hesitate to reach out and correct anything :)
- published: 29 Oct 2021
- views: 146128
13:35
Blohm & Voss' Bizarre Stuka Successor: Blohm & Voss P 192
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 192, a proposed dive bomber and ground attacker for the German Luftwaffe midway through World War II. We first t...
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 192, a proposed dive bomber and ground attacker for the German Luftwaffe midway through World War II. We first talk about German ground attackers and dive bombers early on, with planes like the Dornier Do 17 and Junkers Ju 87 Stuka, and how the evolving war situation, opening of new fronts, and loss of air superiority made the former obsolete and the latter less effective.
We then look at the proposal from Blohm & Voss, a dive bomber with seemingly a set of canard-style wings at the front and a mid-body propeller. We talk about why they may have done this, what benefit it may have had, and what extra use the forward wing sections may have had. We talk about why the design was quickly rejected and how Blohm & Voss came back with a more conventional, yet still odd, proposal in the P 193, with a pusher propeller. We end by talking about the failure of both planes and how Germany probably made the right call in rejecting them.
https://wn.com/Blohm_Voss'_Bizarre_Stuka_Successor_Blohm_Voss_P_192
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 192, a proposed dive bomber and ground attacker for the German Luftwaffe midway through World War II. We first talk about German ground attackers and dive bombers early on, with planes like the Dornier Do 17 and Junkers Ju 87 Stuka, and how the evolving war situation, opening of new fronts, and loss of air superiority made the former obsolete and the latter less effective.
We then look at the proposal from Blohm & Voss, a dive bomber with seemingly a set of canard-style wings at the front and a mid-body propeller. We talk about why they may have done this, what benefit it may have had, and what extra use the forward wing sections may have had. We talk about why the design was quickly rejected and how Blohm & Voss came back with a more conventional, yet still odd, proposal in the P 193, with a pusher propeller. We end by talking about the failure of both planes and how Germany probably made the right call in rejecting them.
- published: 25 May 2024
- views: 217781
13:07
Germany's Podracer-esque Bomber: Blohm & Voss P 170
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 170 , a proposed schnellbomber (fast bomber) design that (I think) strongly resembles the podracers from Star Wa...
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 170 , a proposed schnellbomber (fast bomber) design that (I think) strongly resembles the podracers from Star Wars. We talk about what the general concept of schnellbombers were supposed to be. We also talk about potential advantages and disadvantages of the P 170's strange design and why it would never be accepted or made in any capacity. Finally, we take a guess at how the P 170 would have performed if it had been made.
https://wn.com/Germany's_Podracer_Esque_Bomber_Blohm_Voss_P_170
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 170 , a proposed schnellbomber (fast bomber) design that (I think) strongly resembles the podracers from Star Wars. We talk about what the general concept of schnellbombers were supposed to be. We also talk about potential advantages and disadvantages of the P 170's strange design and why it would never be accepted or made in any capacity. Finally, we take a guess at how the P 170 would have performed if it had been made.
- published: 27 Jun 2023
- views: 447768
13:33
Germany's Crooked-Wing Jet Fighter: Blohm & Voss P 202
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 202, a jet fighter design with a variable-sweep wing, but with a twist. Instead of having two individually movin...
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 202, a jet fighter design with a variable-sweep wing, but with a twist. Instead of having two individually moving wings, it had the entire wing moving on a single pivot. We discuss the reasons for variable-sweep wings and swept wings in general. We also discuss later testing and experimentation with the P 202's oblique wing design concept and how it may actually be a decent idea.
https://wn.com/Germany's_Crooked_Wing_Jet_Fighter_Blohm_Voss_P_202
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 202, a jet fighter design with a variable-sweep wing, but with a twist. Instead of having two individually moving wings, it had the entire wing moving on a single pivot. We discuss the reasons for variable-sweep wings and swept wings in general. We also discuss later testing and experimentation with the P 202's oblique wing design concept and how it may actually be a decent idea.
- published: 18 Jul 2023
- views: 92695
14:20
Three Engines, One Unique Design | Blohm & Voss BV 138 [Aircraft Overview #85]
Today we look at the Blohm & Voss BV 138. This three-engine flying boat was an often-forgotten workhorse of the Luftwaffe during WW2. Its unique hull shape earn...
Today we look at the Blohm & Voss BV 138. This three-engine flying boat was an often-forgotten workhorse of the Luftwaffe during WW2. Its unique hull shape earned itself the nickname of Der Fliegende Holzschuh or "The Flying Clog".
Want to join the community? Visit our Discord - https://discord.gg/zrj3Mhb
Want to support the channel? I have a Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/rexshangar
The Hangar Team :
Rex - Aviation enthusiast for 25+ years, obsessive collector of books, compiler of research, and narrator.
Alexandros - Co-Writer/Research assistant and preserver of Rex's sanity.
Franch - Editing guru, makes Adobe seem "fun".
Sources:
Nowarra, H. J. (1997). BLOHM & VOSS Bv 138 . Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Lepage, J. D. (2009). Aircraft of the Luftwaffe. MacFarland & Company, Inc.
Bain, C. R. (2018). High Hulls: Flying Boats of the 1930s and 1940s
Rickard, J (22 September 2010), Blohm und Voss Bv 138
https://wn.com/Three_Engines,_One_Unique_Design_|_Blohm_Voss_Bv_138_Aircraft_Overview_85
Today we look at the Blohm & Voss BV 138. This three-engine flying boat was an often-forgotten workhorse of the Luftwaffe during WW2. Its unique hull shape earned itself the nickname of Der Fliegende Holzschuh or "The Flying Clog".
Want to join the community? Visit our Discord - https://discord.gg/zrj3Mhb
Want to support the channel? I have a Patreon here - https://www.patreon.com/rexshangar
The Hangar Team :
Rex - Aviation enthusiast for 25+ years, obsessive collector of books, compiler of research, and narrator.
Alexandros - Co-Writer/Research assistant and preserver of Rex's sanity.
Franch - Editing guru, makes Adobe seem "fun".
Sources:
Nowarra, H. J. (1997). BLOHM & VOSS Bv 138 . Schiffer Publishing Ltd.
Lepage, J. D. (2009). Aircraft of the Luftwaffe. MacFarland & Company, Inc.
Bain, C. R. (2018). High Hulls: Flying Boats of the 1930s and 1940s
Rickard, J (22 September 2010), Blohm und Voss Bv 138
- published: 11 Jan 2023
- views: 307372
12:44
Bomber Built Like A Hammerhead Shark: Blohm & Voss P 163
In this video, we take a look at the Blohm & Voss P.163, a bizarre proposed bomber design for Nazi Germany, possibly intended to replace the Heinkel He 11, poss...
In this video, we take a look at the Blohm & Voss P.163, a bizarre proposed bomber design for Nazi Germany, possibly intended to replace the Heinkel He 11, possibly built just because Blohm & Voss wanted to make it. We first talk about the strange design concepts of BV before going into the war situation Germany found itself in in 1942 after the slowing of Operation Barbarossa. We then talk about how the P.163 was designed with that situation in mind, saving vital resources like aluminum and using mainly heavier steel in its construction.
We then look at the cockpit and defensive pod placement at the tip of the wings and why BV may have wanted to do this. We talk about the proposed aerodynamic theory that would have made this a viable design, and why, inevitably, Germany didn't adopt it.
https://wn.com/Bomber_Built_Like_A_Hammerhead_Shark_Blohm_Voss_P_163
In this video, we take a look at the Blohm & Voss P.163, a bizarre proposed bomber design for Nazi Germany, possibly intended to replace the Heinkel He 11, possibly built just because Blohm & Voss wanted to make it. We first talk about the strange design concepts of BV before going into the war situation Germany found itself in in 1942 after the slowing of Operation Barbarossa. We then talk about how the P.163 was designed with that situation in mind, saving vital resources like aluminum and using mainly heavier steel in its construction.
We then look at the cockpit and defensive pod placement at the tip of the wings and why BV may have wanted to do this. We talk about the proposed aerodynamic theory that would have made this a viable design, and why, inevitably, Germany didn't adopt it.
- published: 24 Feb 2024
- views: 66063
12:38
Germany's Absurdly Asymmetric Seaplane: Blohm & Voss P 111
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 111, a concept design for a long range reconnaissance seaplane/flying boat. We talk about the origin of the desi...
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 111, a concept design for a long range reconnaissance seaplane/flying boat. We talk about the origin of the design, in Richard Vogt's fascination with asymmetric designs (like the BV 141) and in Blohm & Voss' more successful seaplane, the BV 138. We talk about the potential advantages and disadvantages of such a design and if the design was actually superior in any way to the BV 138.
https://wn.com/Germany's_Absurdly_Asymmetric_Seaplane_Blohm_Voss_P_111
In this video, we talk about the Blohm & Voss P 111, a concept design for a long range reconnaissance seaplane/flying boat. We talk about the origin of the design, in Richard Vogt's fascination with asymmetric designs (like the BV 141) and in Blohm & Voss' more successful seaplane, the BV 138. We talk about the potential advantages and disadvantages of such a design and if the design was actually superior in any way to the BV 138.
- published: 05 Sep 2023
- views: 32178
15:56
The Luftwaffe's Forgotten B-29 Killer - Blohm & Voss BV 155
With a fascinating, experimental design, and a development story as chaotic as late war German bureaucracy, the BV 155 might have one of the most convoluted dev...
With a fascinating, experimental design, and a development story as chaotic as late war German bureaucracy, the BV 155 might have one of the most convoluted developments of any WW2 aircraft - switching companies, and being redesigned more times than I care to count!
Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AviationDeepDive
Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/8PSvQTYB
Donations to support the channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3F6D98ZXY48N
Sources
Sharp, D. (2019). Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe: Blohm & Voss BV 155. Mortons Media Group.
Miranda, J. (2013). The Ultimate Piston Fighters of the Luftwaffe. Fonthill Media.
http://www.airwar.ru/enc/fww2/bv155.html
0:00 - 1:05 Introduction
1:06 - 2:50 Graf Zeppelin's Premiere Fighter!
2:51 - 6:51 Further Development at Messerschmitt
6:52 - 8:44 Blohm & Voss vs Messerschmitt
8:45 - 14:40 Later Development
14:41 - 15:56 Conclusion
https://wn.com/The_Luftwaffe's_Forgotten_B_29_Killer_Blohm_Voss_Bv_155
With a fascinating, experimental design, and a development story as chaotic as late war German bureaucracy, the BV 155 might have one of the most convoluted developments of any WW2 aircraft - switching companies, and being redesigned more times than I care to count!
Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AviationDeepDive
Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/8PSvQTYB
Donations to support the channel: https://www.paypal.com/donate/?hosted_button_id=U3F6D98ZXY48N
Sources
Sharp, D. (2019). Secret Projects of the Luftwaffe: Blohm & Voss BV 155. Mortons Media Group.
Miranda, J. (2013). The Ultimate Piston Fighters of the Luftwaffe. Fonthill Media.
http://www.airwar.ru/enc/fww2/bv155.html
0:00 - 1:05 Introduction
1:06 - 2:50 Graf Zeppelin's Premiere Fighter!
2:51 - 6:51 Further Development at Messerschmitt
6:52 - 8:44 Blohm & Voss vs Messerschmitt
8:45 - 14:40 Later Development
14:41 - 15:56 Conclusion
- published: 15 Sep 2023
- views: 472062
10:21
The Largest Aircraft of World War Two - Blohm & Voss BV 238
Standing at over 12 metres tall, and powered by six enormously powerful engine - the Blohm & Voss BV 238 was the largest aircraft of the Second World War, and i...
Standing at over 12 metres tall, and powered by six enormously powerful engine - the Blohm & Voss BV 238 was the largest aircraft of the Second World War, and in todays video we explore its history.
Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AviationDeepDive
Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/8PSvQTYB
Precursor & History: 0:00 - 2:48
Design & Construction: 2:49 - 6:03
First Flight: 6:04 - 8:18
Downfall: 8:19 - 10:20
https://wn.com/The_Largest_Aircraft_Of_World_War_Two_Blohm_Voss_Bv_238
Standing at over 12 metres tall, and powered by six enormously powerful engine - the Blohm & Voss BV 238 was the largest aircraft of the Second World War, and in todays video we explore its history.
Consider supporting us on Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/AviationDeepDive
Join our Discord community: https://discord.gg/8PSvQTYB
Precursor & History: 0:00 - 2:48
Design & Construction: 2:49 - 6:03
First Flight: 6:04 - 8:18
Downfall: 8:19 - 10:20
- published: 23 Jun 2023
- views: 33165
22:22
Unusual Nazi Aircraft And Other Bold Aviation Concepts. The Dornier Do. 335, Blohm & Voss Bv P.163
Some of the most unusual German aircraft of World War 2, such as the Dornier Do 335 Pfeil (Arrow), or the Blohm & Voss Bv P.163, and the American Douglas XB-42 ...
Some of the most unusual German aircraft of World War 2, such as the Dornier Do 335 Pfeil (Arrow), or the Blohm & Voss Bv P.163, and the American Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster.
The Do 335 was a heavy fighter built by Dornier for Germany during World War II. The two-seater trainer version was called Ameisenbär ("anteater"). The Pfeil's performance was predicted to be better than other twin-engine designs due to its unique push-pull configuration and the lower aerodynamic drag of the in-line alignment of the two engines. It was Nazi Germany's fastest piston-engined aircraft of World War II. The Luftwaffe was desperate to get the design into operational use, but delays in engine deliveries meant that only a handful were delivered before the war ended.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 13.85 m (45 ft 5 in)
Wingspan: 13.8 m (45 ft 3 in)
Height: 5 m (16 ft 5 in)
Wing area: 38.5 m2 (414 sq ft)
Airfoil: root: NACA 23018-630; tip: NACA 23012-635
Empty weight: 7,260 kg (16,006 lb)
Gross weight: 9,600 kg (21,164 lb)
A-6 10,085 kg (22,234 lb)
Fuel capacity: 1,230 L (320 US gal; 270 imp gal) main fuel tank (single-seat) with various extra tankage in the weapons bay and wings, depending on the variant
Powerplant: 2 × Daimler-Benz DB 603E-1 V-12 inverted liquid-cooled piston engines, 1,342 kW (1,800 hp) each for take-off
1,417 kW (1,900 hp) at 1,800 m (5,900 ft)
Propellers: 3-bladed VDM, 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) diameter constant-speed tractor and pusher propellers
Performance
Maximum speed: 763 km/h (474 mph, 412 kn) at 6,500 m (21,300 ft)
A-6 690 km/h (430 mph; 370 kn) at 5,300 m (17,400 ft)
Cruise speed: 685 km/h (426 mph, 370 kn) at 7,200 m (23,600 ft)
Economical cruise speed: 452 km/h (281 mph; 244 kn) at 6,000 m (20,000 ft)
Range: 1,395 km (867 mi, 753 nmi) on full internal fuel at max. continuous power
2,060 km (1,280 mi; 1,110 nmi) at economical cruise power
Service ceiling: 11,400 m (37,400 ft)
Time to altitude: 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in 55 seconds; 8,000 m (26,000 ft) in 14 minutes 30 seconds
Armament
Guns: 1 × engine mounted 30 mm (1.18 in) MK 103 cannon with 70 rounds plus 2 × 20 mm (0.79 in) MG 151/20 cowl-mount, synchronized autocannon with 200 rpg
Bombs: Up to 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) bombload in internal weapons bay and two underwing pylons
The Blohm & Voss P 163 was a design project for an unconventional bomber during World War II. Constructed mainly from steel, its crew were accommodated in large wingtip nacelles, giving it a triple-fuselage appearance. Its propeller drive system was also unusual, with the central fuselage containing twin engines coupled to a front-mounted contra-prop.
The P 163 was one of several highly unusual bomber configurations studied by the Blohm & Voss aircraft division under Chief Designer Richard Vogt. It was developed in response to a 1942 Luftwaffe requirement for a Heinkel He 111 replacement.
The Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster was an experimental bomber aircraft, designed for a high top speed. The unconventional approach was to mount the two engines within the fuselage driving a pair of contra-rotating propellers mounted at the tail in a pusher configuration, leaving the wing and fuselage clean and free of drag-inducing protrusions.
Two prototype aircraft were built, but the end of World War II changed priorities and the advent of the jet engine gave an alternative way toward achieving high speed.
Various offensive bomb loads were considered, between 2,000 kilograms (4,400 lb) and 2,500 kilograms (5,500 lb). Large bombs would be recessed into the fuselage, while multiple smaller bombs would be carried under the wing, inboard the undercarriage.
General characteristics
Crew: 4
Length: 15.15 m (49 ft 8 in)
Wingspan: 20.73 m (68 ft 0 in)
Height: 3.6 m (11 ft 10 in)
Wing area: 55.30 m2 (595.2 sq ft)
Empty weight: 9,400 kg (20,723 lb)
Gross weight: 15,200 kg (33,510 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Daimler-Benz DB 613C 24-cyl. liquid-cooled twin inline piston engine, 2,833 kW (3,799 hp)
Performance
Maximum speed: 510 km/h (320 mph, 280 kn) at 7,000 meters (23,000 ft)
Range: 2,500 km (1,600 mi, 1,300 nmi)
Service ceiling: 10,000 m (33,000 ft)
Wing loading: 275 kg/m2 (56 lb/sq ft)
Armament
Guns: multiple MG 151 installations
Bombs: 2,000 kg
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Some of the most unusual German aircraft of World War 2, such as the Dornier Do 335 Pfeil (Arrow), or the Blohm & Voss Bv P.163, and the American Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster.
The Do 335 was a heavy fighter built by Dornier for Germany during World War II. The two-seater trainer version was called Ameisenbär ("anteater"). The Pfeil's performance was predicted to be better than other twin-engine designs due to its unique push-pull configuration and the lower aerodynamic drag of the in-line alignment of the two engines. It was Nazi Germany's fastest piston-engined aircraft of World War II. The Luftwaffe was desperate to get the design into operational use, but delays in engine deliveries meant that only a handful were delivered before the war ended.
General characteristics
Crew: 1
Length: 13.85 m (45 ft 5 in)
Wingspan: 13.8 m (45 ft 3 in)
Height: 5 m (16 ft 5 in)
Wing area: 38.5 m2 (414 sq ft)
Airfoil: root: NACA 23018-630; tip: NACA 23012-635
Empty weight: 7,260 kg (16,006 lb)
Gross weight: 9,600 kg (21,164 lb)
A-6 10,085 kg (22,234 lb)
Fuel capacity: 1,230 L (320 US gal; 270 imp gal) main fuel tank (single-seat) with various extra tankage in the weapons bay and wings, depending on the variant
Powerplant: 2 × Daimler-Benz DB 603E-1 V-12 inverted liquid-cooled piston engines, 1,342 kW (1,800 hp) each for take-off
1,417 kW (1,900 hp) at 1,800 m (5,900 ft)
Propellers: 3-bladed VDM, 3.5 m (11 ft 6 in) diameter constant-speed tractor and pusher propellers
Performance
Maximum speed: 763 km/h (474 mph, 412 kn) at 6,500 m (21,300 ft)
A-6 690 km/h (430 mph; 370 kn) at 5,300 m (17,400 ft)
Cruise speed: 685 km/h (426 mph, 370 kn) at 7,200 m (23,600 ft)
Economical cruise speed: 452 km/h (281 mph; 244 kn) at 6,000 m (20,000 ft)
Range: 1,395 km (867 mi, 753 nmi) on full internal fuel at max. continuous power
2,060 km (1,280 mi; 1,110 nmi) at economical cruise power
Service ceiling: 11,400 m (37,400 ft)
Time to altitude: 1,000 m (3,300 ft) in 55 seconds; 8,000 m (26,000 ft) in 14 minutes 30 seconds
Armament
Guns: 1 × engine mounted 30 mm (1.18 in) MK 103 cannon with 70 rounds plus 2 × 20 mm (0.79 in) MG 151/20 cowl-mount, synchronized autocannon with 200 rpg
Bombs: Up to 1,000 kg (2,200 lb) bombload in internal weapons bay and two underwing pylons
The Blohm & Voss P 163 was a design project for an unconventional bomber during World War II. Constructed mainly from steel, its crew were accommodated in large wingtip nacelles, giving it a triple-fuselage appearance. Its propeller drive system was also unusual, with the central fuselage containing twin engines coupled to a front-mounted contra-prop.
The P 163 was one of several highly unusual bomber configurations studied by the Blohm & Voss aircraft division under Chief Designer Richard Vogt. It was developed in response to a 1942 Luftwaffe requirement for a Heinkel He 111 replacement.
The Douglas XB-42 Mixmaster was an experimental bomber aircraft, designed for a high top speed. The unconventional approach was to mount the two engines within the fuselage driving a pair of contra-rotating propellers mounted at the tail in a pusher configuration, leaving the wing and fuselage clean and free of drag-inducing protrusions.
Two prototype aircraft were built, but the end of World War II changed priorities and the advent of the jet engine gave an alternative way toward achieving high speed.
Various offensive bomb loads were considered, between 2,000 kilograms (4,400 lb) and 2,500 kilograms (5,500 lb). Large bombs would be recessed into the fuselage, while multiple smaller bombs would be carried under the wing, inboard the undercarriage.
General characteristics
Crew: 4
Length: 15.15 m (49 ft 8 in)
Wingspan: 20.73 m (68 ft 0 in)
Height: 3.6 m (11 ft 10 in)
Wing area: 55.30 m2 (595.2 sq ft)
Empty weight: 9,400 kg (20,723 lb)
Gross weight: 15,200 kg (33,510 lb)
Powerplant: 1 × Daimler-Benz DB 613C 24-cyl. liquid-cooled twin inline piston engine, 2,833 kW (3,799 hp)
Performance
Maximum speed: 510 km/h (320 mph, 280 kn) at 7,000 meters (23,000 ft)
Range: 2,500 km (1,600 mi, 1,300 nmi)
Service ceiling: 10,000 m (33,000 ft)
Wing loading: 275 kg/m2 (56 lb/sq ft)
Armament
Guns: multiple MG 151 installations
Bombs: 2,000 kg
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- published: 07 Feb 2023
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