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Title: Bv 141b
Post by: minke on January 16, 2008, 03:49:31 AM
I'd like to see the BV 141B,I dont know if it has been requested before,but I think it is a beautiful plane.It is not an Uber killer by any means,cause it was mainly recon,but its different and could be fun to fly
 
General characteristics
Crew: 3, pilot, observer and rear-gunner.
Length: 14 m (45 ft 9 in)
Wingspan: 14 m (45 ft 9 in)
Height: 3.6 m (11 ft 9 in)
Wing area: 53 m² (570 ft²)
Empty weight: 4,700 kg (10,363 lb)
Loaded weight: 5,700 kg (12,568 lb)
Powerplant: 1× BMW 801 , 1,160 kW (1,560 hp)
Performance
Maximum speed: 438 km/h @ 3,500 m (272 mph @ 11,500 ft)
Range: 1,200 km (745 mi)
Service ceiling 10,000 m (32,800 ft)
Rate of climb: 570 m/min (1,860 ft/min)
Wing loading: 60.2 kg/m² (12.3 lb/ft²)
Power/mass: 448 W/kg (0.274 hp/lb)
Armament
2 × MG 17 machine guns
2 × MG 15 machine guns
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: MotleyCH on January 16, 2008, 03:56:31 AM
Number built:   38

Ain't going to happen.
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: mipoikel on January 16, 2008, 09:04:17 AM
I wouldnt call it beautiful. :eek:

(http://hsfeatures.com/features04/images/bv141_8.jpg)

(http://hsfeatures.com/features04/images/bv141_4.jpg)
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: minke on January 16, 2008, 09:12:47 AM
It might have that look like "vot parts do ve have left?" but i really like it.
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: LLogann on January 18, 2008, 02:07:19 PM
It is certainly an interesting design.  I'd be a little nervous sticking that thing though.... Prop flys off and takes half your face with it.
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: Motherland on January 18, 2008, 02:12:36 PM
Looks like half of an FW 189.
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: Furball on January 18, 2008, 02:25:52 PM
Imagine being a young recruit in the Luftwaffe... you are told that you will be flying single engined aircraft.  

You imagine taking on the might of the 8th AF in a brand new FW-190, or a ME-109 in an elite squadron of aces.  You would make your parents so proud...

You turn a corner and see...

(http://hsfeatures.com/features04/images/bv141_4.jpg)


I think i would cry.
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: hubsonfire on January 18, 2008, 03:32:09 PM
I think I would start looking for the guy flying the other half, and ask if he wanted to wing up.
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: waystin2 on January 18, 2008, 04:14:01 PM
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Originally posted by hubsonfire
I think I would start looking for the guy flying the other half, and ask if he wanted to wing up.



:rofl :rofl :rofl

When was the plane flown minke?
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: lyric1 on January 18, 2008, 04:47:53 PM
Funny thing about this plane as a kid it caught my eye some 35 years ago & it was the first model airplane kit I purchased. Many years later with a few friends we demolished all 80 or so planes that I had with slug guns in our own battle of Britain reinactment. It is interesting to me that it still catches the attention of people. http://www.geocities.com/asymmetrics/bv141.htm
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: angelsandair on January 18, 2008, 06:09:37 PM
OH MY GOD ITS REVOLTING!!!!!!!! lolz:rofl
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: minke on January 18, 2008, 07:02:33 PM
it first flew in 1938.what was clever was the fact that the asymmetrical design countered the engine torque and they removed the starboard tail section to increase the gunners view.It had twice the range of the fw189,though the nazi's hated the bv's looks and went with the 189
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: Kurt on January 19, 2008, 01:31:16 AM
There are many planes that are asymetrical beauties....  Most are from Burt Rutan...

This thing... Its an abomination.  Its like a flying frankenstien.

No thanks....
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: RoGenT on January 19, 2008, 02:27:59 AM
I'd rather fly Rosie O' Donell then that thing!:O
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: Stoney74 on January 19, 2008, 02:44:51 AM
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Originally posted by RoGenT
I'd rather fly Rosie O' Donell then that thing!:O



I'll take my chances with the flying "whatchamacallit"
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: Gowan on January 19, 2008, 03:08:46 AM
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Originally posted by Stoney74
I'll take my chances with the flying "whatchamacallit"



i second not riding a blob that could eat all her adopted children in one bite....
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: Rogue9Volt on January 19, 2008, 04:26:28 AM
Kind of reminds me of the monstrosity of a plane that Indiana Jones fought that big guy on in Raiders of the Lost Ark.....
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: Ghosth on January 19, 2008, 07:35:36 AM
That looks like the WWII equivilant of the A10 Warhog.

First impression is OMG that flys!

Second impression is OMG is that thing UGLY!

Indeed it looks like they were building something else and ran out of parts.

But hey, I'm all for new planes!
Title: Bv 141b
Post by: mussie on January 19, 2008, 11:39:01 AM
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Originally posted by angelsandair
OH MY GOD ITS REVOLTING!!!!!!!! lolz:rofl


Beauty does not require symmetry.....

Just my 2c