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[sniperton]

Dunno what's the interesting side story, but this is a He-70K / He-170 in Hungarian colours (1938-41). If I remember correctly, the plane was hated by pilots because the alloy ignited (!), so that later on it had to be replaced with even more obsolate biplanes.

[Nieucross]

WOW!!! That was fast!!!

side note: oh i just thought it was interesting that a mail-carrier-passenger-plane also set a world speed record and was then quickly converted into a bomber before also being license produced in Hungary.

I mean its not so different from how the He111 was originally also a passenger plane, but I don't think it set any records.

[SAS~Malone]

Yup!
You are On Bankoletti!
you turn!

PD: Photoshop to make it look like loan and lease is free

i'm still keen to know more about this one...

i do believe the ball is now in sniperton's court... 

[sniperton]

WOW!!! That was fast!!!

No magic here, we (I) already had this one, and I only resolved my own quest:

https://www.sas1946.com/main/index.php/topic,47916.msg570421.html#msg570421

In short, I don't deserve the trophy, so it's open house again 

[SAS~Storebror]

i'm still keen to know more about this one...

(...)
The XP-60C (Model 95C, Army serial number 42-79424) was originally to have had an airframe similar to that of the XP-60A and XP-60B, but fitted with the new and experimental 2300 hp Chrysler XIV-2220 engine. Since this engine was experiencing development difficulties, an order was given in September 1942 to complete this aircraft with a 2000-hp Pratt & Whitney R-2800-53 engine driving a a pair of three-bladed contrarotating propellers. Armament was reduced to four 0.50-inch machine guns. First flight of the XP-60C was on January 27, 1943. Apart from somewhat high elevator and rudder forces, the aircraft's flight characteristics were generally satisfactory.
(...)
During the latter part of April 1943, the USAAF decided to undertake a series of comparative tests at Patterson Field with various fighter types in an attempt to weed out the least desirable types so that it could concentrate on the best types. Curtiss-Wright was notified by the Army that the XP-60E would have to be delivered for tests within four days. Since the XP-60E had not yet made its first flight, Curtiss-Wright decided to substitute the XP-60C in its place. The XP-60C was hastily reassembled and delivered to Patterson Field.
During trials with the XP-60C at Patterson Field, it proved impossible to obtain full rated power. In addition, the experimental wing finish had peeled off from the leading edge of the wing, destroying the smooth laminar-flow characteristics and resulting in a further loss of speed. Consequently, the XP-60C made a very poor impression on the Army, being in fact inferior to the Republic P-47D and the North American P-51B. The P-60 series was henceforth eliminated from any further consideration for production. In June 1943 the Army contract for the P-60A-1-CU was reduced from 500 to just two aircraft.

The XP-60C was powered by a Pratt & Whitney R-2800-53 engine delivering 2000 hp. Empty weight was 8698 pounds, gross weight was 10,785 pounds, and maximum takeoff weight was 11,835 pounds. Dimensions were wingspan 41 feet 3 3/4 inches, length 34 feet 1 inches, height 12 feet 4 inches, and wing area 275 square feet. Maximum speed was 414 mph at 20,350, 324 mph at sea level. An altitude of 30,000 feet could be attained in 6 minutes, and initial climb rate was 3890 feet per minute. Service ceiling was 37,900 feet. Normal range was 315 miles. Armament consisted of four 0.50-inch machine guns with 300 rpg mounted in the wings.

Following the return of the XP-60C to Curtiss-Wright, some further tests were undertaken, but a forced landing terminated all testing work with this aircraft.

http://www.joebaugher.com/usaf_fighters/p60.html

















Best regards - Mike

[P51vsFw190]

Open Round!

YES




Go for it.

[SAS~Storebror]

F-35?

[P51vsFw190]

yes....................................no

[vonofterdingen]

Finally I have gotten one of these. That is my college girl friend Helen Rizi!

[P51vsFw190]

 

That's hilarious.......but no.

[Bankoletti]

Hard one. Shooting from the hip: Farman-400?

[P51vsFw190]

Sorry but no.

Think lighter.