페이리 반딧불이 AS Mk 6 | |
|---|---|
| 국가 | 영국 |
| 역할 | 전투기 폭격기 |
| 첫 비행 | 1941년 12월 22일 |
| 내장 | 1702 |
Tthe 페이리 반딧불이 영국 제 2 차 세계 대전 시대의 항공 모함 탑재 전투기와 함대 에어 암 (FAA)의 대잠수함 항공기였습니다. 두 좌석 함대 정찰 / 전투기의 현대 FAA 개념에 맞게 설계된 조종사와 항해자 / 무기 장교는 별도의 스테이션에 보관되었습니다. 전임자인 풀마르보다 성능과 화력이 뛰어났지만, 전투기로서 더 이상 경쟁력이 없을 때에야 작전에 들어갔다. 무거운 기체에서 단일 엔진의 한계로 인해 성능이 저하되었지만 캐리어 작동에서 견고하고 장거리 적이며 유순한 것으로 판명되었습니다.
| Fairey Firefly AS Mk 6 | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | Unknow |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 36 |
| Fairey Firefly Walk Around | |
|---|---|
| 사진 작가 | 데릭 페닝턴 |
| 로컬라이제이션 | Unknow |
| 사진 | 30 |
참고 항목:
Evolution of a Naval Thoroughbred
Tthe 페이리 반딧불이 AS Mk 6 represents the peak of the Firefly’s evolution as a specialized Anti-Submarine (AS) platform. Originally designed during WWII as a two-seat fighter-reconnaissance aircraft, the post-war variants traded their cannons for sensors. By the time the Mk 6 arrived in the early 1950s, the threat had shifted from Axis ships to Soviet submarines. This version was the first to be entirely “gunless,” dedicated solely to the detection and destruction of sub-surface threats using an array of sonobuoys, radar, and depth charges.
| Attribute | Technical Specification (AS Mk 6) |
|---|---|
| 역할 | Anti-Submarine Warfare (ASW) |
| 승무원 | 2 (Pilot and Observer/Radar Operator) |
| 엔진 | 1 × Rolls-Royce Griffon 74 V12 (2,100 hp) |
| 최대 속도 | 526 km/h (327 mph) at 14,000 ft |
| Cruise Speed | 336 km/h (209 mph) |
| 군비 | None (Internal cannons removed for equipment/fuel) |
| Underwing Stores | Sonobuoys, 2 × 1,000 lb bombs, or Depth Charges |
| Special Equipment | ASH Radar in starboard wing pod |
Design Engineering: The Griffon and the “Youngman” Flaps
- The Griffon Engine: Replacing the older Merlins, the massive Rolls-Royce Griffon drove a four-blade propeller. The Griffon gave the Firefly the low-end torque required to lift heavy anti-submarine gear off the short decks of British Light Fleet Carriers.
- Youngman Flaps: These were the Firefly’s secret weapon. These complex flaps could be extended below the wing not just for landing, but for cruising and combat. In the “cruise” position, they increased lift and allowed the plane to fly very slowly while loitering over a suspected submarine contact.
- The “Gunless” Mk 6: Unlike the Mk 5 which retained four 20mm cannons, the Mk 6 removed them entirely. This allowed for more internal fuel and specialized radio gear, turning the aircraft from a hybrid fighter into a dedicated, long-endurance hunter.
- Tandem Cockpits: The pilot sat forward, while the observer sat in a separate, secluded cockpit behind the trailing edge of the wing. From there, the observer managed the “ASH” radar and monitored the sonobuoy drops, essentially acting as the brains of the hunt.
Operational History: The Korean War and Beyond
- The Korean War: Fireflies (mostly Mk 5s and 6s) were workhorses in Korea, flying from carriers like HMS Theseus 그리고 Ocean. While the Mk 6 was specialized for ASW, they were often used for “armed reconnaissance,” spotting targets for the fleet’s big guns and hunting North Korean coastal traffic.
- International Hunter: The AS Mk 6 was exported to several allies, most notably 오스트레일리아. The Royal Australian Navy (RAN) operated them from HMAS 시드니, where they were highly regarded for their reliability in the harsh Pacific environment.
- The Transition to Jet Power: The Firefly AS Mk 6 served as the vital bridge for the Fleet Air Arm, holding the line until the turboprop-powered Fairey Gannet could take over the specialized anti-submarine role in the mid-1950s.
- The Blue Hen: Because of the observer’s cramped, window-heavy cockpit in the rear, the aircraft was sometimes jokingly compared to a “flying greenhouse.”
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