AirTalk.org Aviation discussions newsgroups   Archives   FAQ   Search   Memberlist   Usergroups   Register   Profile   Log in to check your private messages   Log in  Not Your Normal P-38...          AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Military Aircraft View previous topic :: View next topic   Author Message Rob Arndt Guest Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 6:11 am    Post subject: Not Your Normal P-38... http://www.aviationpics.de/myst/mystery0128.jpg Rob Back to top Bill Shatzer Guest Posted: Sun May 20, 2007 6:11 am    Post subject: Re: Not Your Normal P-38... Rob Arndt wrote: Quote: http://www.aviationpics.de/myst/mystery0128.jpg P-49 Back to top Bill Shatzer Guest Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 3:35 am    Post subject: Re: Not Your Normal P-38... Steve Hix wrote: Quote: In article <9NSdnf0yg6xZRtLbnZ2dnUVZ_uzinZ2d (AT) comcast (DOT) com>, Bill Shatzer <bshatzerNO (AT) comcast (DOT) net> wrote: http://www.aviationpics.de/myst/mystery0128.jpg "Chain Lightning", even more expensive to build than the P-38, with not enough of a boost in overal performance. But a nifty looking aircraft, none the less. Cheers, Back to top Rob Arndt Guest Posted: Mon May 21, 2007 6:11 am    Post subject: Re: Not Your Normal P-38... On May 20, 1:52�pm, Steve Hix <s...@NOSPAMspeakeasy.netINVALID> wrote: Quote: In article <9NSdnf0yg6xZRtLbnZ2dnUVZ_uzin...@comcast.com>,  Bill Shatzer <bshatze...@comcast.net> wrote: http://www.aviationpics.de/myst/mystery0128.jpg "Chain Lightning", even more expensive to build than the P-38, with not enough of a boost in overal performance. Sorry Steve, Incorrect. The photo is indeed the Lockheed XP-49 engine testbed of 1940 and NOT a XP-58 Chain Lighning of 1944: http://aerofiles.com/lock-xp49..jpg P-49 1940 = P-38 as high-altitude engine test-bed; two 1600hp Continental IV-1430; length: 40'1" load: 3286# v: 458/262/x range: 680. POP: 1 as XP-49 [40-3055]. XP-58: http://aerofiles.com/lock-xp58.jpg P-58 Chain Lightning 1944 = 2pCmwM rg; two paired Allison V-3240; span: 70'0" v: 430; ff: 6/6/44. Larger version of P-38 with tail turret and 75mm nose cannon as escort fighter. POP: 1 as XP-58 [41-2670]. Two different a/c... - info from Aerofiles (Lockheed) Rob Back to top Display posts from previous: All Posts1 Day7 Days2 Weeks1 Month3 Months6 Months1 Year Oldest FirstNewest First         AirTalk.org Forum Index -> Military Aircraft All times are GMT Page 1 of 1   Jump to: Select a forum Aviation----------------alt.aviationAviation safety EnhancementPlanes, gliders and flying in AustraliaAviation et pilotage (Français)rec.aviationAviation (Aerobatics)Hot air, gas balloons and airshipsHang-gliding, paragliding, foot-launched flightAircraft Design & BuildingInstrument Flight RulesAviation (Classifieds)Military AircraftNaval AviationAviation (Miscellaneous Topics)Owning AirplanesAviators (General Discussions)Aviation related productsAircraft RestorationHelicopters and rotary wing aircraftsFlight SimulationSailplanesAviation (Students)Light aircraftFlying related activities in the UK Airports----------------alt.airportsEdinburgh Airport Glasgow Airport Humberside Airport Luton Airport Aberdeen Airport Glasgow Prestwick Airport  You cannot post new topics in this forum You cannot reply to topics in this forum You cannot edit your posts in this forum You cannot delete your posts in this forum You cannot vote in polls in this forum Powered by phpBB © 2001, 2006 phpBB Group SEO toolkit © 2004-2006 webmedic.