coolest "name" for aircraft

[Vulcan607]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

Hey now. Let's not go crazy with what we say, alright? We don't want anyone's feelings getting hurt, with me having to show them up with a VK-105PF-2 Engine. lol

Now I'm not sure where this is shot, but the paint job is definitely Normandie-Niemen. Who were French pilots flying for the Soviets in WW2. This is the only Yak-3 I know of, that is actually flying with a reproduction VK-105PF-2 engine. Unlike the more familiar Airshow Yak-3 "White 100" which is powered by an Allison. Anyway, enjoy.

sorry some one seems to have overlayed the noise of a sewing matchine over that vidio.

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by Vulcan607

sorry some one seems to have overlayed the noise of a sewing matchine over that vidio.

Jealousy and hidden love for that sound, will get you no where in life.

[Vulcan607]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

Jealousy and hidden love for that sound, will get you no where in life.

But the Merlin!

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by Vulcan607

But the Merlin!

Has a nice sound when it's bursting into flames. lol

[Vulcan607]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

Has a nice sound when it's bursting into flames. lol

Those are the exhausts mate!
I know which id rather use

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by Vulcan607

Those are the exhausts mate!
I know which id rather use

Yeah, I don't recall Yak or La pilots complaining about their planes getting hit with some rounds, and gasoline spilling into the cockpit. But it was all to common for the Hurricanes and Spitfires, which were prone to that because of a fuel tank being right there in front of them.

So I know which I'd rather use. lol

[Vulcan607]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

Yeah, I don't recall Yak or La pilots complaining about their planes getting hit with some rounds, and gasoline spilling into the cockpit. But it was all to common for the Hurricanes and Spitfires, which were prone to that because of a fuel tank being right there in front of them.

So I know which I'd rather use. lol

Werent they still using radial engines?

[Panzergranate]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

Yeah, I don't recall Yak or La pilots complaining about their planes getting hit with some rounds, and gasoline spilling into the cockpit. But it was all to common for the Hurricanes and Spitfires, which were prone to that because of a fuel tank being right there in front of them.

So I know which I'd rather use. lol

I was refering to this misguided comment, but what with the pace of replies, it seems to have been forgotten.

The "Yak" is a large slow witted herbivore, an unusual choice for an aircraft name.

It didn't fair at all well against that other fighter named after a even larger slow witted herbivore, the "Buffalo" either.

If you want to see some weird names for aircraft, just check out the Royal Australian Airforce's name choices..... "Boomeriang", "Kangaroo", Wapitty", etc.