coolest "name" for aircraft

[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?

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by Vulcan607

Werent they still using radial engines?

Yak's used straight inline engines, except the Yak-11 which was a Yak-3 with a radial, but they were used as trainers; rather than fighters. La's used radials, but they were fuel injected. So that's why they don't cut out when you nose them down like the I-16 and I-153.

[Vulcan607]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

Yak's used straight inline engines, except the Yak-11 which was a Yak-3 with a radial, but they were used as trainers; rather than fighters. La's used radials, but they were fuel injected. So that's why they don't cut out when you nose them down like the I-16 and I-153.

But radials were outdated technology.
oh course folk this is all in the name of fun

[Soviet Ace]

Originally Posted by Vulcan607

But radials were outdated technology.
oh course folk this is all in the name of fun

Well there are really just one Radial engine, that the La's used. But there are two makers. First there was the La-5 with just a plain old M-82 Radial engine, fuel injected (this is 42' so it was more common than in the 30s.) After the La-5F which was just a higher RPM M-82, named the M-82 Engine. The La-5FN came out, which was a M-82FN radial engine. Once again the RPM was just increased, and the engine was lightened for better performance.

Once the La-7 came out, a new developer took charge and it became the ASh-82 radial engine. Which once more was just a M-82FN lightened even more, and higher RPMs. (history less over. )

And everyone knows Russia in general likes keeping things simple. And Radial engines are probably one of the simplest engines out there. lol

[Vulcan607]

Originally Posted by Soviet Ace

Well there are really just one Radial engine, that the La's used. But there are two makers. First there was the La-5 with just a plain old M-82 Radial engine, fuel injected (this is 42' so it was more common than in the 30s.) After the La-5F which was just a higher RPM M-82, named the M-82 Engine. The La-5FN came out, which was a M-82FN radial engine. Once again the RPM was just increased, and the engine was lightened for better performance.

Once the La-7 came out, a new developer took charge and it became the ASh-82 radial engine. Which once more was just a M-82FN lightened even more, and higher RPMs. (history less over. )

And everyone knows Russia in general likes keeping things simple. And Radial engines are probably one of the simplest engines out there. lol

Thats all fine and dandy but its still not a rolls royce.

[Panzergranate]

Both the Hurricane and Spitfire had something that the Yak and the LaGG didn't have..... armour plating behind the pilot's seat and a firewall between the cockpit and the fuel tank.

The I-i53 ahd a terrible reputation for the airflow blowing through the undercarriage well turning the cockpit into a blast furnace when the non-self sealing or armoured fuel tanks caught fire. It is because of this that Soviet pilots never felw with the canopy cover ftted, as they needed to escape in a hurry when hit.

[Vulcan607]

Originally Posted by Panzergranate

Both the Hurricane and Spitfire had something that the Yak and the LaGG didn't have..... armour plating behind the pilot's seat and a firewall between the cockpit and the fuel tank.

The I-i53 ahd a terrible reputation for the airflow blowing through the undercarriage well turning the cockpit into a blast furnace when the non-self sealing or armoured fuel tanks caught fire. It is because of this that Soviet pilots never felw with the canopy cover ftted, as they needed to escape in a hurry when hit.

I take it this continues from mine and soviets discussion.

[FOZ_1983]

Originally Posted by Panzergranate

Both the Hurricane and Spitfire had something that the Yak and the LaGG didn't have..... armour plating behind the pilot's seat and a firewall between the cockpit and the fuel tank. Ok im not sure how this fits in with the "engine" or "cool name" but erm.... thanks?

The I-i53 ahd a terrible reputation for the airflow blowing through the undercarriage well turning the cockpit into a blast furnace when the non-self sealing or armoured fuel tanks caught fire. It is because of this that Soviet pilots never felw with the canopy cover ftted, as they needed to escape in a hurry when hit.What exactly does this have to do with the yak/lag spitfire/hurricane?? or "cool name"??

Panzer, yet again you confuse me with completely random talk lol.