Bristol Beaufighter | |
|---|---|
| 国 | 英国 |
| 役割 | 重戦闘機/ストライク機 |
| ファーストフライ | 1939年7月17日 |
| 構築 | 5928 |
ザ ブリストル156ボーファイター (しばしば「ボー」と呼ばれる)は、英国のブリストル飛行機会社によって第二次世界大戦中に開発されたマルチロール航空機です。●もともとはブリストル・ボーフォート爆撃機の重戦闘機の変種として考案されました。就航時、ボーファイターは、イギリス空軍(RAF)が最初に英国の戦いの最盛期にタイプを配備した夜間戦闘機の役割に適していることが判明しました。
ソース： ウィキペディアのボーファイター
| ボーファイターウォークアラウンド | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | 知りません |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 21 |
| ブリストルボーファイターTF.X ウォーク アラウンド | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | セス・ヘンドリックス |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 20 |
| Bristol Beaufighter Mk.Ic Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | Vladimir Yakubov |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 71 |
| Bristol Beaufighter Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | Michael Benolkin |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 45 |
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| Beaufighter TF.X Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | Michael Benolkin |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 31 |
| Bristol Beaufighter Mk.XXI Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | Azrael Raven |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 93 |
| Bristol Beaufighter TFX Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| カメラマン | Unknow |
| ローカライズ | 知りません |
| 写真 | 35 |
Development and Design
The Bristol Type 156 Beaufighter, often simply called the “Beau,” was a heavy, multi-role aircraft developed by the Bristol Aeroplane Company during World War II. It was cleverly derived as a fighter variant of the earlier Bristol Beaufort torpedo bomber, which sped up its design and production. This twin-engine, two-seat design allowed it to carry a substantial payload and heavy equipment, including early Airborne Interception (AI) radar systems.
The Beaufighter was a large, all-metal aircraft with a distinctly stubby appearance, resulting from its nose being shortened to accommodate the powerful twin **Bristol Hercules radial engines** and to adjust the center of gravity.
Primary Roles and Nicknames
Few aircraft of the war were as adaptable as the Beaufighter. It excelled in several critical missions across various theaters, including the European, Mediterranean, and Pacific fronts:
- Night Fighter: Early variants (Mk I and IIF) served as formidable night fighters, using their size to carry heavy armament and radar, successfully defending Britain during the Blitz.
- Maritime Strike: It became a potent maritime attack aircraft, particularly with Coastal Command. Armed with a torpedo, it earned the popular nickname “Torbeau” and was highly successful against Axis shipping.
- Ground Attack: Equipped with rockets, it performed devastating low-level ground attack missions, sometimes referred to as the “Rockbeau.”
Intimidating Armament
The Beaufighter was famous for its heavy and concentrated firepower. Its standard fixed armament, mounted in the lower nose section, was exceptionally potent for the era:
- Cannons: Typically four 20 mm Hispano cannons, giving it a concentrated “punch” unparalleled by many contemporary fighters.
- Machine Guns: Various models also carried several machine guns in the wings or a defensive machine gun for the observer/navigator in the rear cockpit.
- External Stores: It could carry bombs, depth charges, unguided rockets, or an 18-inch torpedo, depending on the mission variant.
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