Author Topic: Tempest Question (Read 529 times)

Pei · « **on:** April 15, 2001, 04:00:00 AM »

I am hoping some of the Wise here can help me with this.

I know that Hawker developed an annular radiator for the Sabre powered Tempests and that this was tested on prototypes in two configurations:

1) A conventional setup similar to the FW-190D and Ta-152.
2) A highly unusual setup where the air intake was ducted through the centre of an enlarged spinner.

Neither project made it to production. Does anyone have any more details on these? I am especially looking for pictures and performance data.

Thanks
Pei

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Seeker · « **Reply #1 on:** April 15, 2001, 04:43:00 AM »

Take a look here: http://user.tninet.se/~ytm843e/tempest.htm

DB603 · « **Reply #2 on:** April 15, 2001, 10:40:00 AM »

S!

Nice Tempest page!That plane really had a distinct engine sound.Looks mean too.

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Pei · « **Reply #3 on:** April 17, 2001, 04:20:00 PM »

Thanks Seeker!

Pei

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