tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post7766949360842844841..comments2024-03-28T07:55:34.307-05:00Comments on Bayou Renaissance Man: Will a modern 'Caspian Sea Monster' ride again?Peterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10595089829300831372noreply@blogger.comBlogger6125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-4110814165338469732015-10-23T02:16:49.797-05:002015-10-23T02:16:49.797-05:00They don't really need to bank for turns, eith...They don't really need to bank for turns, either. They're entirely capable of "skidding" around in turns. I remember reading an account by a former USAAC P-26 "Peashooter" pilot describing the ridiculous belief of his commander in Panama that 'level' turns looked better in formation flying, so they practiced skidding horizontal using only the rudder to turn, and using the ailerons to keep the wings level. I see no reason why that wouldn't work with these beasts.Larryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13296988746956477216noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-6034407703815889672015-10-21T06:08:15.817-05:002015-10-21T06:08:15.817-05:00It will need all engines to takeoff as water resis...It will need all engines to takeoff as water resistance is an order of magnitude higher than air resistance. Once aloft it would just need those two props.<br /><br />The two little inlets in the nose will be for turbojets which exhaust through those bulges to increase airflow under the wing during takeoff. That is consistent with the https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-90_OrlyonokJ G Pelhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812952451625219100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-46752251264744308552015-10-21T05:32:52.928-05:002015-10-21T05:32:52.928-05:00Looking at that MD-160, I'm thinking houseboat...Looking at that MD-160, I'm thinking houseboat! Cruise North and South America. Change countries in a day. Outrun any Hurricane. Wonder what its best fuel mileage/speed is? Does it need all engines spooled up to achieve cruise, if no missiles are loaded? <br /><br />I'd replace the missile tubes with hangers/storage bays for small seaplanes, boats/watercraft, submersible, and helicopters.<br /><br />Probably more practical than getting the Spruce Goose for the same purpose. <br /><br />That would beat the hell out of owning a yacht!Willhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00722792638246578812noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-28247420145272060612015-10-21T04:13:24.944-05:002015-10-21T04:13:24.944-05:00While there are definite bank angle limits for ekr...While there are definite bank angle limits for ekranoplan their cruise height is a function of wing chord. You can see a very large chord in comparison to the wingspan which suggests a higher than usual cruise height while still in ground effect. Also the Anhedral applied to the lower wing on that model would suggest they are sacrificing some efficiency for a wider range or safe bank angles. It reminds me most of the Orlyonok https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A-90_Orlyonok which was itself used for long range air sea rescue. It was actually quite good in rough weather from what i've heard.<br /><br />As a fast low level launch platform for "carrier killers" these would be very suitable.<br />J G Pelhamhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04812952451625219100noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-45572499464571715302015-10-20T12:02:48.984-05:002015-10-20T12:02:48.984-05:00Anyone else, upon seeing the photo, immediately fl...Anyone else, upon seeing the photo, immediately flash on that one historic very short flight of the Spruce Goose?Uncle Larhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04008207593205949098noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6244999628674918029.post-88890997152540760762015-10-20T10:07:16.130-05:002015-10-20T10:07:16.130-05:00bizarre but interesting looking craft, problem is ...bizarre but interesting looking craft, problem is its inability to make a definite turn. Wing tip catches a wave, boom. High seas, boom. So its a fair weather straight shot heavy hauler. Sounds iffy for anything that needs to get there now, no matter what.brucehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06911036379896402069noreply@blogger.com