Boeing FB-5 Hawk - Paseo

Halcón Boeing FB-5
País	E.e.u.u
Tipo	Aviones de combate

el Boeing Modelo 15 fue un avión de combate biplano monoplaza de cabina abierta de los Estados Unidos de la década de 1920, fabricado por la compañía Boeing. El Modelo 15 entró en servicio con el Servicio Aéreo del Ejército de los Estados Unidos (como la serie PW-9) y con la Armada de los Estados Unidos como un caza basado en portaaviones (como la serie FB).

FB-5 : 27 construidos, versión de producción. Propulsado por un motor Packard 2A-1500 de 520 hp (390 kW). Boeing Modelo 67.

Fuente: Wikipedia Visto en el foro japan-militaire.com

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The Navy’s Hard-Hitting Biplane

el Boeing FB-5 was the definitive version of the early Boeing “Hawk” family developed specifically for the U.S. Navy and Marine Corps. While the Army was flying the nearly identical PW-9, the FB-5 was built to survive the rigors of naval life. Introduced in 1927, it was designed with strengthened landing gear for carrier deck landings and featured a more powerful engine than its predecessors. It was the aircraft that proved Boeing could build high-performance naval fighters, a lineage that would eventually lead to the P-12 and F4B.

Attribute	Technical Specification (FB-5)
Papel	Carrier-Based Fighter (Pursuit)
Equipo	1 (Pilot)
Motor	1 × Packard 1A-1500 V-12 liquid-cooled (520 hp)
Velocidad máxima	283 km/h (176 mph)
Armamento	2 × .30 cal machine guns (or 1 × .30 and 1 × .50 cal)
Service Ceiling	5,400 m (17,800 ft)
Gross Weight	1,481 kg (3,265 lbs)
Main User	U.S. Navy (Squadrons VF-1B and VF-6B)

Design Engineering: Built for the Boat

Strengthened Undercarriage: Unlike its Army counterparts, the FB-5 featured a reinforced split-axle landing gear. This was necessary to absorb the violent “controlled crashes” inherent in early carrier landings on the USS Langley y USS Saratoga.
The Packard V-12: The move to the Packard 1A-1500 engine provided a significant power boost over earlier models. The cooling system used a distinctive “tunnel radiator” located beneath the engine, which gave the nose its unique, bulky appearance.
Tapered Wing Design: The FB-5 used a high-strength, tapered-wing design with a thick airfoil section. This provided excellent lift for short carrier take-offs while maintaining the structural integrity needed for high-speed maneuvers.
Carrier Adaptations: For easier handling on cramped flight decks, the FB-5 included a hoisting sling integrated into the upper wing center section, allowing it to be lifted by cranes directly onto or off of ships.

Operational History: Defining Naval Aviation

The “High Hat” Squadron: The FB-5 famously served with VF-1B, the “High Hats,” one of the most prestigious early Navy fighter squadrons. They used the FB-5 to develop the dive-bombing and aerial combat tactics that would become standard in WWII.
Carrier Capability: While many were operated from land bases, the FB-5 was a key player in proving that high-speed fighters could successfully operate from the Navy’s first true aircraft carriers.
Rapid Obsolescence: As fast as technology was moving in the late 1920s, the liquid-cooled FB-5 was soon overshadowed by the more reliable and easier-to-maintain radial-engine fighters like the Boeing F2B y F3B.
The Marine Corps Role: Beyond the Navy, the FB-5 was also operated by the U.S. Marines, providing essential air support and reconnaissance during the “Banana Wars” period in Central America.