Flying V-12 - The Firearms Forum

Marlin T · 02-28-2009, 08:13 AM

This is my escape from the political news that surrounds us.

When this was in the making, they put a microphone inside the actual plane to record the awsome sound of that V-12.

The music of horsepower just does something for me. (I get that tingley feeling running up and down my legs

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ysacres · 02-28-2009, 08:39 AM

I'll be the first to ask ! what model or # designation is the aircraft. ? How fast and what HP does the BIG V produce. And where's the lucky pilot flying at.

Marlin T · 02-28-2009, 09:55 AM

That is the P-40.

The V-12 is the Allison, 1710 Cubic Inches and produces 1460 HP. But under ‘War’ conditions (WEP) it is capable of producing 2250 HP.

It has a two stage supercharger with a 50:50 water-methanol injection for anti-detonation. (ADI).

For a blown engine it ran a compression ratio of 6.00:1Not bad huh?

As far as that particular paint job goes, here is a little bit of history around it.
The Tomahawk MkIIB AK490 was delivered to no 73 squadron in September 1941 with two other Tomahawks. They were kept for a few weeks only, and kept their Europea colors. They were also decorated with the squadron's pre-war markings. It was written off on 21 October 1941, after being hit by ground looping AN326, while with No 5 Sq, SAAF.

If you’re interested, >>this<< site might be appealing to you.

>>>THIS<<< youtube video shows a walk around of the plane that the developers used as their research source, that is based in Texas. Those dirty dogs even got to fly it.

Marlin T · 02-28-2009, 10:55 AM

http://www.p40warhawk.com/index.htm

Great site

P-40 Exterior Visual Recognition Guide

Production Models*
Exterior ViewModels/AttributesModels P-40, A ,B & C
-Virtually identical from exterior
-Model P-40 did not have wing guns
-A has 1 .30 cal. gun per wing
-Small chin intake
-2 .50 cal. guns on top of nose
-Small "tapered" rear canopy windowsModels D & E
-D has 2 .50 cal. guns per wing
-E has 3 .50 cal. guns per wing
-Larger chin intakeModel F
-No upper nose intakeModel K
-New tail design w/extended dorsal fin
-Upper nose intakeModel L
-No upper nose intake
-Extended fuselageModel M
-Perforated cooling grill forward of stacks
-Extended fuselageModel N
-Rear canopy redesign
-Cooling grill
-Extended fuselage
*Other destinctions exist as well as some blurring between model attributes - especially with block numbers.

Production models ranged from the P-40 through the P-40N
P-40G - 1 P-40, 39-221, after factory rework
P-40H - Model designation not assigned
P-40I - Model designation not assigned
P-40J - Model designation not assigned

02-28-2009, 08:13 AM	#1
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Flying V-12 This is my escape from the political news that surrounds us. When this was in the making, they put a microphone inside the actual plane to record the awsome sound of that V-12. The music of horsepower just does something for me. (I get that tingley feeling running up and down my legs ) Attached Images __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<< -->

02-28-2009, 08:39 AM	#2
ysacres Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wazzu WA Posts: 2,413	Re: Flying V-12 I'll be the first to ask ! what model or # designation is the aircraft. ? How fast and what HP does the BIG V produce. And where's the lucky pilot flying at. __________________

02-28-2009, 09:55 AM	#3
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: Flying V-12 That is the P-40. The V-12 is the Allison, 1710 Cubic Inches and produces 1460 HP. But under ‘War’ conditions (WEP) it is capable of producing 2250 HP. It has a two stage supercharger with a 50:50 water-methanol injection for anti-detonation. (ADI). For a blown engine it ran a compression ratio of 6.00:1Not bad huh? As far as that particular paint job goes, here is a little bit of history around it. The Tomahawk MkIIB AK490 was delivered to no 73 squadron in September 1941 with two other Tomahawks. They were kept for a few weeks only, and kept their Europea colors. They were also decorated with the squadron's pre-war markings. It was written off on 21 October 1941, after being hit by ground looping AN326, while with No 5 Sq, SAAF. If you’re interested, >>*this<<* site might be appealing to you. >>>THIS<<< youtube video shows a walk around of the plane that the developers used as their research source, that is based in Texas. Those dirty dogs even got to fly it. __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<<

02-28-2009, 10:55 AM	#4
Marlin T Advanced Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: New Mexico Posts: 7,857	Re: Flying V-12 http://www.p40warhawk.com/index.htm Great site P-40 Exterior Visual Recognition Guide Production Models* Exterior ViewModels/AttributesModels P-40, A ,B & C -Virtually identical from exterior -Model P-40 did not have wing guns -A has 1 .30 cal. gun per wing -Small chin intake -2 .50 cal. guns on top of nose -Small "tapered" rear canopy windowsModels D & E -D has 2 .50 cal. guns per wing -E has 3 .50 cal. guns per wing -Larger chin intakeModel F -No upper nose intakeModel K -New tail design w/extended dorsal fin -Upper nose intakeModel L -No upper nose intake -Extended fuselageModel M -Perforated cooling grill forward of stacks -Extended fuselageModel N -Rear canopy redesign -Cooling grill -Extended fuselage Other destinctions exist as well as some blurring between model attributes - especially with block numbers. Production models ranged from the P-40* through the P-40N P-40G - 1 P-40, 39-221, after factory rework P-40H - Model designation not assigned P-40I - Model designation not assigned P-40J - Model designation not assigned __________________ "But the simple truth--born of experience--is that tyranny thrives best where government need not fear the wrath of an armed people." Judge Alex Kozinski - United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit It is the duty of the patriot to protect his country from its government. - Thomas Paine Did you read todays GOOD shooting? >>>KEEPANDBEARARMS.COM <<< Last edited by Marlin T; 02-28-2009 at 11:20 AM..