favorite prop driven aircraft.

[rocketboy]

ok for all u guys that cant post under the jet thread, or just prefer a prop to a jet. post your favorite plane here.

 

[rocketboy]

i like alot:
the P-39
the P-47
the B-25
the ME-110
their are alot more but these are the top.

 

[Boss_BlueAngels]

My favorite props are always the ones I'm currently flying. So I'll have to say Piper PA-28RT-201 Arrow.

As for WWII fighter, I would have to say number one goes to the P-40E Warhawk, and then to the P-61 Black Widow.

 

[rocketboy]

hey boss i take it your a pilot, thats cool! im taking flight lessons right now, i hope to get my license in the future.

 

[12volt_man]

Here's a hint:

Wingspan
40 ft. 10 in.

Overall Length
33 ft. 8 in.

Height
14 ft. 9 in.

Empty Weight
9,206 lbs.

Gross Weight
14,670 lbs.

Fuel Capacity
534 gal.

Oil Capacity
20 gal.

Engine
Pratt & Whitney R-2800-18W 18 cylinder, twin row, air-cooled radial, 2,450 hp with water injection

Propeller
Hamilton Standard 4-blade, 13 ft. 2 in. diameter

Maximum Speed, Sea Level
446 mph

Initial Rate-of-Climb
3,870 ft./min.

Cruise Speed, Sea Level
215 mph

Range at Cruise Speed
1,015 miles

Service Ceiling
41,500 ft.

Crew
1

Armament
Six .50 cal machine guns

Bomb Load
up to 4,000 lb on centerline and pylon racks

Total Built,
5,380 aircraft

Total Built, variants
12,571 aircraft

Airworthy Survivors
Fewer than 30

 

[Boss_BlueAngels]

Corsair?

 

[rocketboy]

id have to say the P-47 or the F4U

 

[12volt_man]

Right.

I knew you guys would guess that with no problem.

 

[BlueSkySP]

I've been fortunate to fly a variety of different types of GA airplanes.

For single engine...
I'll go with the new C & G-172's. My friends and I love getting in the SP's and going for a day trip. If you have the need for speed try an SR-22.

For multi-engine...
I have about 30hrs. of multi and that's in a Duchess - it's okay. I really enjoy flying my friends Turbo -310. He knows I'm time building and let's me hitch rides once in a while.

Those are my fav.

-Blue Skies

 

[BrownCoat]

I love the JU-87.

 

[Boss_BlueAngels]

The thing that gave away the Corsair for me was the 13 foot prop... man that thing's a beast to stand next to. The Japanese called it "Whistling death" because of that monster.

I've flown a B-350 once... about 30 minutes. Now THAT is one sweet machine!

 

[tel0004]

Spruce goose. That thing is a monster. Turns out the thing was made of birch. I guess that just dosent have the same ring to it.