Westland Whirlwind

[Fish42]

So if you get this thingy, will you promise to be quiet and quit pestering Hitech??

A. YES
B. NO
C. SQUIRRLE!!!

C. Boomerang!!! 

[bustr]

C. Boomerang!!! 

Danged squadmates taking advantage of an old mans sense of loyalty........

So if you get this thingy, will you promise to be quiet and quit pestering Hitech??

A. YES
B. NO
C. SQUIRRLE!!!
D. Boomerang!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

OOps!!! Just to cut off Guppy at the pass......................... .................

E. BeauFighter!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

That's it. You blokes owe me a pint for the shameless plugs. I bet you two are going to let me slave over a hot gunsight to give you historical reticles too.......Hmmm, didn't I already do that?? See I'm old.......

Good thing the missus keeps me in IPA.

[nrshida]

38 downloads of the Pilot's Notes. Any speculation as to how it would compare to existing AH aircraft?

[JUGgler]

 


JUGgler

[nrshida]

 

[Fish42]

http://www.letletlet-warplanes.com/2013/06/24/westland-whirlwind/



Some more Whirlwind facts

–Although the existence of the Whirlwind was undisclosed to the general public until 1942 the Germans were well informed on this type and it appeared in detail in the small  Kriegsflugzeuge books that every German soldier had in his knapsack! Also in the aircraft recognition manual from the Kriegsmarine, the type was amply illustrated including position of fuel tanks, armour and armament!

-Below 5000 m the Whirlwind could out-climb both Spitfire and Hurricane. Maximum speed was almost equal than that of the Spitfire, but it was faster than the Hurricane. In spite of its higher wing loading and larger dimensions it could out-turn both Spitfire and Hurricane by using differential throttle settings of the both engines. Above 5000 m both Spitfire and Hurricane were superior on all points!


Camouflage and markings

The production Whirlwinds supplied to no. 263 squadron in 1940-1941 had the standard early ‘Battle of Britain’ scheme dark green/dark earth and sky type S.  As usual at that period for aircraft not yet fully operational at least a number of early Whirlwinds flew temporary with the underside of the port wing painted semi mat black. Spinners and band on rear fuselage were sky type S. Fin flashes and R.A.F. roundels were standard as mandatory. The Whirlwinds as supplied to no.137 squadron in 1942 had the standard dark green/medium sea grey/ mixed light grey colours; also with sky type S spinners and fuselage band. Wing leading edge of the outer wings was painted yellow. No. 263 Sq Whirlwinds were later also re-sprayed in standard dark green/medium sea grey/mixed grey. No. 263 squadron Whirlwinds carried the call sign  HE + – on both sides of the fuselage roundel. No. 137 squadron Whirlwinds used call sign SF + -.



P6974 Z-HE in Characteristic Colours During Operation Spartan.

[JohnnyHeelz]

Who punted this?

+1

[nrshida]

Thanks Fish42. Very nice profile!

Who punted this?

+1

Well we do punt it from time to time because it is a very popular wishlist thread and we've gathered an awful lot of factual information about the Crikey. Just in case HTC is looking for something unusual and fun to include next. You never know 

[JUGgler]

 



JUGgler

[aztec]

 

[FTJR]

awful lot of factual information about the Crikey.

Was that its nickname? Crikey?

[Baggy]

It was called the Crikey because at the time (1940) it was very fast at low level.

It would be nice to see this added at some point, can't have too many twins!

[JUGgler]

Those who forget the past, are doomed to never have this!   






JUGgler

[tuton25]

-Below 5000 m the Whirlwind could out-climb both Spitfire and Hurricane. Maximum speed was almost equal than that of the Spitfire, but it was faster than the Hurricane. In spite of its higher wing loading and larger dimensions it could out-turn both Spitfire and Hurricane by using differential throttle settings of the both engines. Above 5000 m both Spitfire and Hurricane were superior on all points!

Which model spitfire are they comparing this to???

[Karnak]

Which model spitfire are they comparing this to???

Spitfire Mk Ia most likely.