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Offline phatzo

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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #330 on: January 20, 2013, 03:49:30 PM »
Quote from: tuton25 on January 20, 2013, 03:01:36 PM
Wouldn't the Welkin be similar to the Mossie Mk. 30
The Welkin was conceived due to the appearance of the Ju 86 high alt bomber (which never really eventuated). It was armed with four Hispano cannon and had a pressurised cockpit and was capable of 420mph at 40k.

check out the wing
 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Westland_Welkin
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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #331 on: January 20, 2013, 04:48:19 PM »
The Welkin sucks arse! It hasn't even got any slats. Rubbish!  :old:
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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #332 on: January 20, 2013, 05:16:54 PM »
Quote from: nrshida on January 20, 2013, 04:48:19 PM
(Image removed from quote.) The Welkin sucks arse! It hasn't even got any slats. Rubbish!  :old:
sorry for the highjack, I just thought it made an interesting footnote.
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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #333 on: January 20, 2013, 05:24:22 PM »
 :rofl No problem, just some of us are so enthusiastic about the Crikey  :salute
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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #334 on: January 20, 2013, 05:26:45 PM »
Gentlemen, I've come to a conclusion about said Westland Whirlwind.

It is indeed a plane.

You're welcome.
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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #335 on: January 20, 2013, 05:29:24 PM »
Quote from: RedBull1 on January 20, 2013, 05:26:45 PM
Gentlemen, I've come to a conclusion about said Westland Whirlwind.

Awesome ain't it? Just look at those nacelles on it. You definitely would wouldn't you Redbull, be honest.  :banana:



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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #336 on: January 20, 2013, 05:33:27 PM »
Quote from: nrshida on January 20, 2013, 05:29:24 PM
Awesome ain't it? Just look at those nacelles on it. You definitely would wouldn't you Redbull, be honest.  :banana:




Well...I dunno if I am honest is kinda...well...OK fine

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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #337 on: January 20, 2013, 05:34:24 PM »
Tell us what you really think  :old:
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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #338 on: January 20, 2013, 05:34:55 PM »
Whirlwind
D.520
Jaks and Lagg-3
Tu-2 or Pe-2
J2M
He-111, Do-17Z or Ju-188
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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #339 on: January 20, 2013, 09:23:50 PM »


Praying monkey still asks "Please can have?"
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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #340 on: January 22, 2013, 07:00:02 PM »
it was very small plane. ive read a lil bit a bout them and for early war it was a fast plane with puts it as an average mid war speed probably faster than hurries but slower than any spit past a 5. i want i want i want!!!!!!! 38 is bigger than this we need a small twin engine! +1
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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #341 on: April 28, 2013, 09:32:54 PM »
Still, This  :rock  :x


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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #342 on: June 11, 2013, 03:49:42 AM »
Some very interesting information in here which suggest the characteristics of the aircraft. Especially notable is the operation of the flap and slats.


The original Pilot's Notes:-



Click on image to download. Many thanks to WMaker.


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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #343 on: June 14, 2013, 09:30:34 AM »
The WW pilot's notes are awesome. Thanks, man.  :)
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Re: Westland Whirlwind
« Reply #344 on: June 14, 2013, 09:33:02 AM »
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