de Havilland Vampire | |
|---|---|
| Land | Großbritannien |
| Rolle | Kampfflugzeuge |
| Erstflug | 20. September 1943 |
| Gebaut | 3268 |
das de Havilland Vampire ist ein britisches Düsenjäger, das von der de Havilland Aircraft Company entwickelt und hergestellt wurde. Die Arbeiten an dem Flugzeug begannen während des Zweiten Weltkriegs als ein weitgehend experimentelles Flugzeug, das für den Kampf geeignet war und die bahnbrechende Innovation des Jetantriebs nutzte; Es wurde schnell beschlossen, sich für ein einmotoriges, zweiboomiges Flugzeug zu entscheiden, das mit dem Halford H.1 Turbojet-Motor (später der de Havilland Goblin) ausgestattet war. Ursprünglich nur als Versuchsflugzeug bestellt, wurde die Entscheidung, das Flugzeug als Abfangjäger für die Royal Air Force (RAF) in Serie zu produzieren, im Mai 1944 abgeschlossen.
| De Havilland Vampire FB.6 Rundgang | |
|---|---|
| Fotograf | Cees Hendriks |
| Lokalisierung | Unbekannter |
| Fotos | 18 |
| De Havilland SK 28 C2 Vampir-Spaziergang | |
|---|---|
| Fotograf | Unbekannter |
| Lokalisierung | Unbekannter |
| Fotos | 43 |
| DeHavilland Vampire Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| Fotograf | Bill Maloney |
| Lokalisierung | Unbekannter |
| Fotos | 20 |
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The Wooden Jet
das de Havilland Vampire was the second jet-powered aircraft to enter service with the RAF, following the Gloster Meteor. However, the Vampire was unique in its construction; while it was a cutting-edge jet, its fuselage was built using the same molded plywood technique perfected on the wooden Mosquito. The FB.6 was a specialized Fighter-Bomber export version produced for Switzerland, representing the pinnacle of the single-seat Vampire’s development with an uprated engine and increased weight capacity.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (Vampire FB.6) |
|---|---|
| Rolle | Jagdbomber |
| Crew | 1 (Pilot) |
| First Flight (Vampire) | September 20, 1943 |
| Triebwerk | 1 × de Havilland Goblin 3 centrifugal-flow turbojet |
| Thrust | 3,350 lbf (14.9 kN) |
| Höchstgeschwindigkeit | 548 mph (882 km/h) |
| Service Ceiling | 42,800 feet (13,045 m) |
| Bewaffnung | 4 × 20mm Hispano Mk V cannons; 8 × rockets or 2,000 lbs of bombs |
Twin Booms and Goblin Fire
- The Twin-Boom Design: de Havilland used a twin-boom tail to allow the jet exhaust to be as short as possible. This minimized the loss of thrust associated with long tailpipes, which was critical for the relatively weak early turbojets.
- Centrifugal-Flow Engine: The Goblin engine used a large, spinning compressor. Because it was wider than later “axial-flow” jets, the Vampire has its distinctive “pancake” fuselage shape. It was incredibly reliable and simple to maintain.
- Mixed Construction: While the tail booms and wings were metal, the cockpit “pod” was made of balsa wood sandwiched between layers of birch. This made the Vampire lighter and faster than many all-metal contemporaries.
- The “FB” Evolution: The FB (Fighter-Bomber) series featured clipped wings compared to the original interceptors. This improved low-level handling and allowed for a much higher roll rate during ground-attack maneuvers.
Global Service and Swiss Precision
- The Swiss FB.6: Switzerland was a major operator of the FB.6. They loved the aircraft for its ability to operate out of short runways in narrow alpine valleys. Many Swiss Vampires were later fitted with “Pinocchio” noses to house additional avionics.
- Naval Firsts: A modified Vampire (the Sea Vampire) was the first pure jet aircraft in history to land on and take off from an aircraft carrier (HMS Ocean) in 1945.
- A Pilot’s Favorite: Pilots loved the Vampire for its excellent visibility—since there was no engine in front—and its forgiving flight characteristics. It was often described as flying like a “high-speed Tiger Moth.”
- The T.11 Trainer: The Vampire’s success led to the T.11, a side-by-side two-seat trainer that taught an entire generation of pilots how to fly jets. Its distinctive “egg” shaped cockpit became a common sight across the British Commonwealth.
Aufrufe : 4634
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