Bristol Beaufighter | |
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| Страна | Великобритания |
| Роля | Тежък изтребител / ударен самолет |
| Първа лети | 17 юли 1939 г. |
| Построен | 5928 |
1. Бристол Тип 156 Beaufighter (често наричан просто "Beau") е многофункционален самолет, разработен по време на Втората световна война от Bristol Aeroplane Company в Обединеното кралство. Първоначално е замислен като тежък изтребителен вариант на бомбардировача Bristol Beaufort. При влизането си в експлоатация, Beaufighter се оказва много подходящ за ролята на нощен изтребител, за който Кралските военновъздушни сили (RAF) първоначално разгръщат типа по време на разгара на битката за Британия, отчасти поради големия си размер, който му позволява да побере както тежко въоръжение, така и ранен радар за прехващане във въздуха без големи наказания за изпълнение.
Източник: Beaufighter в Уикипедия
| Beaufighter разходка | |
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| Фотограф | Не знам |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 21 |
| Бристол Бофайтър ТФ. X Разходка наоколо | |
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| Фотограф | Сейс Хендрикс |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 20 |
| Bristol Beaufighter Mk.Ic Walk Around | |
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| Фотограф | Vladimir Yakubov |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 71 |
| Bristol Beaufighter Walk Around | |
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| Фотограф | Michael Benolkin |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 45 |
Вижте също:
| Beaufighter TF.X Walk Around | |
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| Фотограф | Michael Benolkin |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 31 |
| Bristol Beaufighter Mk.XXI Walk Around | |
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| Фотограф | Azrael Raven |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 93 |
| Bristol Beaufighter TFX Walk Around | |
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| Фотограф | Unknow |
| Локализация | Не знам |
| Снимки | 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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