B-29 question

[Mirage]

B = Bomber
C= Cargo
P= army fighter
F=naval fighter

the last two got merged after ww2 but I think thats how americans designate things

[Tupac]

P=Pursuit

it was changed to F after ww2 for Fighter

[LLogann]

Magnesium alloys are far more stable than using magnesium as the catalyst for a chemical reaction, or a fuse, but all the same, that watermelon will stay burning in the water.  The reasoning behind the choice was backed by half-stupid science.... Magnesium powder or thinly shaven strips will ignite rather quickly, but in bulk much more difficult to ignite(less fires), however it also manages to retain a ton more heat(more fires)...  

Well, I suppose it works well enough if you get some air back there to keep the valve stems from becoming projectiles...

I thought the correct term was boink............  

oh, i allways thought the B stood for boing...

[dirt911]

Two different aircraft, two different manufacturers, two different wing designs. 

Boeing made the 24 and the 29, and yes the 29 will be a very tough plane although you don't want to hit while pressurized.

[LLogann]

 http://www.consolidatedaircraft.org/history.htm  

Boeing made the 24 and the 29, and yes the 29 will be a very tough plane although you don't want to hit while pressurized.

Here, let me Google that for you.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Consolidated+B-24+Liberator

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Boeing+B+24+Liberator

[dirt911]

Boeing made the 24 and the 29, and yes the 29 will be a very tough plane although you don't want to hit while pressurized.

 http://www.consolidatedaircraft.org/history.htm  


Here, let me Google that for you.

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Consolidated+B-24+Liberator

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=Boeing+B+24+Liberator

ooooooooops

[Ack-Ack]

What is the historical damage sustainability of the B-29?  Was it B-17/Lancaster tough or a zippo like the B-24?

Well, let us put it this way...more B-29s were lost due to mechanical failures than were shot down by enemy fighters or AAA.

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[Bodhi]

I'm with Stoney, Magnesium is the root of all evil.  Dumbest idea we ever had!

How can you say that?  The use of magnesium provided substantial weight savings with little actual affect owing to flammability.  Also, nearly all US aircraft used magnesium, whether it was wheels, brake assemblies, castings, fittings, and a host of other parts that helped cut weight and increase performance.

[LLogann]

Aside from what I have already said you mean?

How can you say that?                              

[Ack-Ack]

Aside from what I have already said you mean?

The problem wasn't the magnesium in the engines, it was poor design.

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[Tyrannis]

well from the way the japanese had to attack them, we can say the plane was tough enough to where they couldnt just pull up on its six and down it with a couple of cannon shots.

[Charge]

LOL, we actually tested similar method against B17 prior a scenario a few years back. It requires good timing and is very hard to defend against. Didn't realize it was an actual tactic. 

-C+

[Tyrannis]

LOL, we actually tested similar method against B17 prior a scenario a few years back. It requires good timing and is very hard to defend against. Didn't realize it was an actual tactic. 

-C+

if you have a good buff pilot, he'd be able to  bank at the right times to avoid being in the diving planes line of sight. (for the b17, no idea how good the 29 manuevers)

[Stoney]

LOL, we actually tested similar method against B17 prior a scenario a few years back. It requires good timing and is very hard to defend against. Didn't realize it was an actual tactic. 

-C+

There are no "new" good ideas...

[LLogann]

So basically you're saying the construction was badly handled by adding a very high heat retaining metal as a part of critical areas?     A design that succumb to engine overheats way too easily?

That right?

The problem wasn't the magnesium in the engines, it was poor design.

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