jhefner
July 10th, 2009, 10:06
Ushakov L-P-L
http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/20282/2051397450079522983S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2051397450079522983McvTkt)
http://www.geocities.com/unicraftmodels/on/lpl/lpl-box.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/unicraftmodels/on/lpl/lpl-dr.jpg
A nice annimation on youtube from the History Channel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxyf3O_SyYQ&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxyf3O_SyYQ&feature=related)
The possible repetition of approach to target was considered as one of the essential advantages of the underwater- air torpedo bomber over traditional submarines. Especially effective it had to be the action of the flying submarines in the group, since theoretically three such apparatuses created on the way of enemy the impervious barrier by width to nine miles. LPL could penetrate at night the harbor and the ports of enemy, be immersed, and in the daytime conduct observation, direction-finding of secret fairways and with the opportunity attack. In the construction LPL were provided for six autonomous sections, in three of which were placed the aircraft engines AM-34 a with power of 1000 hp each each. They were supplied with the superchargers, which allowed boosting in the takeoff conditions to 1200 hp the fourth section was habitable, calculated for the command of three people. Control of vessel under water was conducted from it. In the fifth section was located storage battery, in the sixth - rowing electromotor by power 10 l,s. Durable housing LPL was cylindrical riveted construction with the diameter of 1,4 m from duralumin with a thickness of 6 mm. besides the durable sections, boat had wet type pilot's light cab, which with the sinking was filled up with water, in this case flying instruments battened down in the special mine.
Skin it is wing and the tail assembly it was intended to carry out made of steel, and floats from duralumin. Etielementy of construction not were calculated for the increased external pressure, since with the sinking they were heated by the sea water, which entered by drift through the scuppers (openings for the drain of water). Fuel- (gasoline) and oil were stored in the special rubber reservoirs, which were being located in the center section. With the sinking that moving and that discharges the mains of the water cooling system of aircraft engines overlapped, which excluded their damage under the effect of pressure of outboard water. The painting and varnishing of its skin was provided for for the protection of housing from the corrosion. Torpedoes were placed under the outer planes of wing on the special holders. The design payload of boat composed 44,5% of the total gross weight of apparatus, which was common for heavy type machines.
The process of sinking included four stages: the sealing down of motor sections, the overlapping of water in the radiators, the transfer of control into the underwater and transfer of crew from the cab into the crew quarters (central control).
Tactical flight characteristics LPL.
Crew, man. 3
Takeoff mass, kg 15 000
Flight speed, UZ (km/h) 100 (~200)
Flying range, km 800
Ceiling, m 2 500
Quantity and the type of aircraft engines 3 x AM-34
Power on takeoff conditions, hp 3x1200
Max. of add. agitation with vzlete/posadke and sinking, marks 4-5
Underwater SK -t6, knots 2-3
Submersion depth, m 45
Action radius under water, miles 5-6
Underwater independence, h 48
Power of rowing motor, hp 10
Duration of sinking, min 1,5
Duration of emersion, min 1,8
Armament:
- 18- in torpedo, pieces. 2
- coaxial machine gun, pieces. 2
For CFS2, FS2002, FS2004
Yes, you CAN sink underwater, and surface again, using the wing fold command. VC view moves back and up into the conning tower (central control), where you are looking at the surface through the periscope!
Published estimated cruising speed and range are too slow in comparison to other aircraft of the era; project stall speed 55.6 knots, cruising speed 155 knots, max speed 183 knots, range 950 miles.
Russian gauges by MoparMike.
Bf-100 sound files by Mike Hambly and Gert-jaap van der Bij
Multi-LOD
2D and VC
DXT3 textures
FS2004
Tailored flight dynamics files, initially developed with Jerry Beckwith's Flight Dynamics Workbook.
VC Rain
All annimations work
FS2002
Includes FS2004 model file converted with Ivan Hsu's MDLC for maximum annimations.
Tailored flight dynamics files, initially developed with Jerry Beckwith's Flight Dynamics Workbook.
CFS2
Tailored flight dynamics files, initially developed with Jerry Beckwith's Flight Dynamics Workbook.
To include Thicko's Russian Torpedo load, but need to get his permission first.
Breaking parts
Reflective shine and FS2004 model conversion by Ivan Hsu's MDLC
Although it appears the machine guns were intended to be fired while stationary, they work in the air as well (to give CFS2 pilots a "fighting chance.")
Current Issues
The CFS2 version flies at too fast a speed, still trying to figure out how to slow it down.
The torpedo is not annimated in CFS2; can't figure why at this time.
Status
Exterior mostly finished; need to cut exhaust ports (like gun ports)
Need to add throttle levers, and texture many interior parts
Few other odd details.
-James
http://inlinethumb59.webshots.com/20282/2051397450079522983S600x600Q85.jpg (http://good-times.webshots.com/photo/2051397450079522983McvTkt)
http://www.geocities.com/unicraftmodels/on/lpl/lpl-box.jpg
http://www.geocities.com/unicraftmodels/on/lpl/lpl-dr.jpg
A nice annimation on youtube from the History Channel.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxyf3O_SyYQ&feature=related (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=xxyf3O_SyYQ&feature=related)
The possible repetition of approach to target was considered as one of the essential advantages of the underwater- air torpedo bomber over traditional submarines. Especially effective it had to be the action of the flying submarines in the group, since theoretically three such apparatuses created on the way of enemy the impervious barrier by width to nine miles. LPL could penetrate at night the harbor and the ports of enemy, be immersed, and in the daytime conduct observation, direction-finding of secret fairways and with the opportunity attack. In the construction LPL were provided for six autonomous sections, in three of which were placed the aircraft engines AM-34 a with power of 1000 hp each each. They were supplied with the superchargers, which allowed boosting in the takeoff conditions to 1200 hp the fourth section was habitable, calculated for the command of three people. Control of vessel under water was conducted from it. In the fifth section was located storage battery, in the sixth - rowing electromotor by power 10 l,s. Durable housing LPL was cylindrical riveted construction with the diameter of 1,4 m from duralumin with a thickness of 6 mm. besides the durable sections, boat had wet type pilot's light cab, which with the sinking was filled up with water, in this case flying instruments battened down in the special mine.
Skin it is wing and the tail assembly it was intended to carry out made of steel, and floats from duralumin. Etielementy of construction not were calculated for the increased external pressure, since with the sinking they were heated by the sea water, which entered by drift through the scuppers (openings for the drain of water). Fuel- (gasoline) and oil were stored in the special rubber reservoirs, which were being located in the center section. With the sinking that moving and that discharges the mains of the water cooling system of aircraft engines overlapped, which excluded their damage under the effect of pressure of outboard water. The painting and varnishing of its skin was provided for for the protection of housing from the corrosion. Torpedoes were placed under the outer planes of wing on the special holders. The design payload of boat composed 44,5% of the total gross weight of apparatus, which was common for heavy type machines.
The process of sinking included four stages: the sealing down of motor sections, the overlapping of water in the radiators, the transfer of control into the underwater and transfer of crew from the cab into the crew quarters (central control).
Tactical flight characteristics LPL.
Crew, man. 3
Takeoff mass, kg 15 000
Flight speed, UZ (km/h) 100 (~200)
Flying range, km 800
Ceiling, m 2 500
Quantity and the type of aircraft engines 3 x AM-34
Power on takeoff conditions, hp 3x1200
Max. of add. agitation with vzlete/posadke and sinking, marks 4-5
Underwater SK -t6, knots 2-3
Submersion depth, m 45
Action radius under water, miles 5-6
Underwater independence, h 48
Power of rowing motor, hp 10
Duration of sinking, min 1,5
Duration of emersion, min 1,8
Armament:
- 18- in torpedo, pieces. 2
- coaxial machine gun, pieces. 2
For CFS2, FS2002, FS2004
Yes, you CAN sink underwater, and surface again, using the wing fold command. VC view moves back and up into the conning tower (central control), where you are looking at the surface through the periscope!
Published estimated cruising speed and range are too slow in comparison to other aircraft of the era; project stall speed 55.6 knots, cruising speed 155 knots, max speed 183 knots, range 950 miles.
Russian gauges by MoparMike.
Bf-100 sound files by Mike Hambly and Gert-jaap van der Bij
Multi-LOD
2D and VC
DXT3 textures
FS2004
Tailored flight dynamics files, initially developed with Jerry Beckwith's Flight Dynamics Workbook.
VC Rain
All annimations work
FS2002
Includes FS2004 model file converted with Ivan Hsu's MDLC for maximum annimations.
Tailored flight dynamics files, initially developed with Jerry Beckwith's Flight Dynamics Workbook.
CFS2
Tailored flight dynamics files, initially developed with Jerry Beckwith's Flight Dynamics Workbook.
To include Thicko's Russian Torpedo load, but need to get his permission first.
Breaking parts
Reflective shine and FS2004 model conversion by Ivan Hsu's MDLC
Although it appears the machine guns were intended to be fired while stationary, they work in the air as well (to give CFS2 pilots a "fighting chance.")
Current Issues
The CFS2 version flies at too fast a speed, still trying to figure out how to slow it down.
The torpedo is not annimated in CFS2; can't figure why at this time.
Status
Exterior mostly finished; need to cut exhaust ports (like gun ports)
Need to add throttle levers, and texture many interior parts
Few other odd details.
-James