Bristol Beaufighter | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 영국 |
| 역할 | 무거운 전투기 / 스트라이크 항공기 |
| 첫 번째 비행 | 1939년 7월 17일 |
| 내장 | 5928 |
Tthe 브리스톨 타입 156 보파이터 (종종 단순히 "Beau"라고 함)는 영국의 브리스톨 비행기 회사가 제 2 차 세계 대전 중에 개발 한 다역할 항공기입니다. 그것은 원래 브리스톨 보퍼트 폭격기의 무거운 전투기 변형으로 생각되었습니다. 보파이터는 복무 시작과 동시에 야간 전투기 역할에 매우 적합한 것으로 판명되었는데, 영국 공군(RAF)이 영국 전투가 한창일 때 이 유형을 처음 배치했는데, 부분적으로는 큰 규모로 인해 중무장과 초기 공중 요격 레이더를 모두 수용할 수 있었기 때문에 큰 성능 저하 없이 사용할 수 있었다.
소스: 위키 백과에 보파이터
| 보파이터 워크어라운드 | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 21 |
| 브리스톨 보파이터 TF. X 걸어 다니기 | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | 시스 헨드릭스 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 20 |
| Bristol Beaufighter Mk.Ic Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Vladimir Yakubov |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 71 |
| Bristol Beaufighter Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Michael Benolkin |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 45 |
참고 항목:
| Beaufighter TF.X Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Michael Benolkin |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 31 |
| Bristol Beaufighter Mk.XXI Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Azrael Raven |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 93 |
| Bristol Beaufighter TFX Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 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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