F-35's Costs Climb Along With Concerns
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Ricardo wrote:
Steve Hix wrote:
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Ricardo wrote:
What was the 'A-36' version of the Mustang?
In brief, a dive bomber based on the early P-51 airframe, officially
named "Apache".
- Three-blade rather than four-blade prop.
- Allison V-1710 engine, rather than Allison Merlin, as used in
original Mustang.
- Dive brakes included on inboard underside of wings, similar to
Douglas Dauntless.
About 500 made, used mostly in CBI and Mediterranean/North African
theaters.
The Collings Foundation is restoring one in Florida.
Thanks Steve,
Each day we learn a little more...
Ricardo
PS Allison Merlin? - I thought Packard were the boys for the Merlin
production. Here I'm going to learn something else...
Duuuh. Packard is right.
I blame it on the poison oak what I got around my eyes currently.
Glasses are a *good* thing...
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