Bristol Beaufighter | |
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| 国家 | 英国 |
| 作用 | 重型战斗机/攻击机 |
| 第一只苍蝇 | 1939年7月17日 |
| 建立 | 5928 |
这 布里斯托尔类型 156 博战斗机 （通常简称为"Beau"）是英国布里斯托尔飞机公司在第二次世界大战期间开发的多用途飞机。它最初被设想为布里斯托尔博福特轰炸机的重型战斗机变种。"博战斗机"服役后，证明非常适合夜间战斗机的角色，英国皇家空军（RAF）最初在英国战役高峰期部署了这种战斗机，部分原因是其体积庞大，能够同时容纳重型武器和早期机载拦截雷达，而无需受到重大性能处罚。
源： 维基百科上的博战斗机
| 博战斗机步行 | |
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| 摄影师 | 未知 |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 21 |
| 布里斯托尔博战斗机 Tf 。X 四处走动 | |
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| 摄影师 | 塞斯·亨德里克斯 |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 20 |
| Bristol Beaufighter Mk.Ic Walk Around | |
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| 摄影师 | Vladimir Yakubov |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 71 |
| Bristol Beaufighter Walk Around | |
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| 摄影师 | Michael Benolkin |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 45 |
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| Beaufighter TF.X Walk Around | |
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| 摄影师 | Michael Benolkin |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 31 |
| Bristol Beaufighter Mk.XXI Walk Around | |
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| 摄影师 | Azrael Raven |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 93 |
| Bristol Beaufighter TFX Walk Around | |
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| 摄影师 | Unknow |
| 本地化 | 未知 |
| 照片 | 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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