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Posted: 9/3/2018 1:24:21 PM EDT
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I give you the CG 1721. It's a modified C130H with an E-2C radome.
I racked up several hours on her as an aircrew member and radio operator. It's changed hands a few times from the Coast Guard, to the Air Force, to a bone yard out west, and back to the Coast Guard again.  This is how she looked when I flew in it. It still has the radome mounts on top of the fuselage. Had to be careful stepping around them because we didn't use harnesses when walking around on top. Before my enlistment ended, word was it was going to be transferred again to be used as a forest fire plane. |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 1:28:44 PM EDT
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hughes xf-11 reconnaissance plane
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Posted: 9/3/2018 1:32:15 PM EDT
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Schweizer RU-38 Twin Condor
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Posted: 9/3/2018 1:36:50 PM EDT
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727 engine testbed for gw36 unducted fan "prop fan"
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Posted: 9/3/2018 1:48:22 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryI always thought that was a neat engine program, but guess it really never panned out.
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Posted: 9/3/2018 1:52:29 PM EDT
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I always thought that was a neat engine program, but guess it really never panned out. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 9/3/2018 2:01:26 PM EDT
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Helio AU-24
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Posted: 9/3/2018 2:04:45 PM EDT
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Dash 8 maritime surveillance mod:
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Posted: 9/3/2018 2:14:37 PM EDT
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Like an Enforcer or replica or is someone converting an original? The Enforcer was a sweet plane, they were testing it for CAS all the way into the 80s. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/177643/13b_dj2015_testflight83_live-642759.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/177643/Piper-PA-48-Enforcer-Mod-P-51-D-642760.JPG ATG Javelin was another high-speed executive jet that didn't take off. I think they're trying to market it as a trainer/very light fighter now. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/177643/Javelin_Jet-642758.JPG Couple of Mike Patey projects... Turbulence (turboprop Lancair Legacy): https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/177643/Turbulence_LancairLegacy-642761.JPG Draco - highly modified turboprop Wilga https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/177643/9c08e1b1c56b94c6053918e9d8f86e4caccd6053-642763.JPG Quote HistoryQuoted:
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There’s a partially built turbo prop P-51 project that shows up on eBay every couple months. The Enforcer was a sweet plane, they were testing it for CAS all the way into the 80s. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/177643/13b_dj2015_testflight83_live-642759.JPG https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/177643/Piper-PA-48-Enforcer-Mod-P-51-D-642760.JPG Or the Viper Jet civilian fighter-like jet. I think there’s a few flying but the company halted production. http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b29/1BMF/8AB05447-6C58-410B-8D70-7EAD2B343C8F_zpshlks1qzn.jpg I think they're trying to market it as a trainer/very light fighter now. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/177643/Javelin_Jet-642758.JPG Couple of Mike Patey projects... Turbulence (turboprop Lancair Legacy): https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/177643/Turbulence_LancairLegacy-642761.JPG Draco - highly modified turboprop Wilga https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/177643/9c08e1b1c56b94c6053918e9d8f86e4caccd6053-642763.JPG |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 2:21:38 PM EDT
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I’m only halfway through page 1, I’ve never seen most of those.
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Posted: 9/3/2018 2:23:45 PM EDT
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Fireboss. Not one-of-a-kind by any stretch, but definitely modified and unusual. It is an Air Tractor agricultural plane with Wipline floats with a built-in water scoop installed, and is used to fight fires.
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Posted: 9/3/2018 2:40:35 PM EDT
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What about a US Army submarine hunter? http://aircraft-in-focus.com/wp-content/gallery/p2v-141485/scan-130328-0019.jpg Neptune modified to AP-2E standard for Army ELINT/SIGINT use in Vietnam |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 2:43:41 PM EDT
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I’ve long been interested in the Horton flying wings, specifically the Ho-229:
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Posted: 9/3/2018 2:44:09 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryThat pilot has some balls!
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Posted: 9/3/2018 2:49:18 PM EDT
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It doesn't look like it weighs much more than a roll of toilet paper. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Posted: 9/3/2018 2:52:05 PM EDT
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Nobody has been able to ID this. |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 2:59:37 PM EDT
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I present the Edgeley Optica. A ducted fan powered low altitude observation aircraft for police work.
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Posted: 9/3/2018 3:00:17 PM EDT
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Hughes H4 Hercules
aka Spruce Goose 
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Posted: 9/3/2018 3:01:33 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/3/2018 3:25:22 PM EDT
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I present the Edgeley Optica. A ducted fan powered low altitude observation aircraft for police work. http://img11.deviantart.net/3e6e/i/2016/108/7/6/edgley_optica_by_daniel_wales_images-d8a60c7.jpg https://www.airteamimages.com/pics/110/110966_800.jpg |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 3:37:04 PM EDT
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Sunshine Clipper |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 3:40:42 PM EDT
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Hughes H4 Hercules aka Spruce Goose http://fly.historicwings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/HighFlight-SpruceGoose2.jpg Stratolaunch 
https://www.stratolaunch.com/news-and-features/galleries/ |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 3:54:19 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: But you must think in Russian in order to fly it. Love the reference |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:00:03 PM EDT
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russian high-speed helicopter prototype based on the mi-24k
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:02:41 PM EDT
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I always thought that was a neat engine program, but guess it really never panned out. Quote HistoryQuoted:
 Antonov An-70 at the 2013 Paris Airshow |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:05:03 PM EDT
[#26]
Myasischev VM-T Atlant
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:13:34 PM EDT
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Beech AT-10 modified for testing in what would become the Bonanza
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:13:43 PM EDT
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Not one of a kind, but certainly modified. Volpar Turboliner. It started as a Beech 18, got a nosewheel, a stretch, and Garrett turboprops.
My first real flying job was in these.  Attached File |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:17:06 PM EDT
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Rutan Model 72 Grizzly
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:19:57 PM EDT
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Boeing NT-43A
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:23:40 PM EDT
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This thing will finally beat the Spruce Goose in wingspan. It should fly this year. It is huge! Stratolaunch https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/stratowp-prod/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/13060425/drone1-website.png https://www.stratolaunch.com/news-and-features/galleries/ Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Hughes H4 Hercules aka Spruce Goose http://fly.historicwings.com/wp-content/uploads/2012/11/HighFlight-SpruceGoose2.jpg Stratolaunch https://s3-us-west-2.amazonaws.com/stratowp-prod/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/13060425/drone1-website.png https://www.stratolaunch.com/news-and-features/galleries/ |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:24:45 PM EDT
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I present the Edgeley Optica. A ducted fan powered low altitude observation aircraft for police work. http://img11.deviantart.net/3e6e/i/2016/108/7/6/edgley_optica_by_daniel_wales_images-d8a60c7.jpg https://www.airteamimages.com/pics/110/110966_800.jpg |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:26:27 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/181794/paxhelo-659896.JPG Nobody has been able to ID this. |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:33:07 PM EDT
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Im a WW2 guy. Spitfire floatplane
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:33:53 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:38:03 PM EDT
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/181794/paxhelo-659896.JPG Nobody has been able to ID this. |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:52:53 PM EDT
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Most of the technology developed and explored with the AFTI F-16 ended up in the F-35. * Enhanced maneuverability and aerodynamic controls with DFLCS * Voice recognition virtual assistant * Touch screen multi-function displays * Embedded Electro-Optical Targeting and Laser Spot Tracker Pods * Embedded IRST optics integrated with the radar http://www.f-16.net/g3/var/resizes/f-16-photos/album11/album26/aac.jpg?m=1371900116 http://www.nasa.gov/sites/default/files/images/308370main_EC92-10061-10_full.jpg https://i.ytimg.com/vi/SaZLExA-7Dc/hqdefault.jpg http://www.f-16.net/g3/var/resizes/f-16-photos/album11/album26/aae.jpg?m=1371895909 https://img00.deviantart.net/37b1/i/2016/095/2/0/f_16_afti_by_fighterman35-d9d5mi7.jpg http://aviadejavu.ru/Images6/SC/SC-1/84-1.jpg  F-16 MATV Extended Video (Rare Footage) |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 4:55:21 PM EDT
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21st Century Air Wolf Quote HistoryQuoted:
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https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/181794/paxhelo-659896.JPG Nobody has been able to ID this. |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 5:01:46 PM EDT
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I present the Edgeley Optica. A ducted fan powered low altitude observation aircraft for police work. http://img11.deviantart.net/3e6e/i/2016/108/7/6/edgley_optica_by_daniel_wales_images-d8a60c7.jpg https://www.airteamimages.com/pics/110/110966_800.jpg |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 5:19:51 PM EDT
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Martin XB-51, conceived in 1945 and first flew in 1949. It was aerodynamically clean and very fast - faster than most contemporary fighters at 644 mph - but had limited range and limited g-loading. Had an internal rotary bomb magazine and t-tail, both features well ahead of its time.
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Posted: 9/3/2018 5:37:38 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/3/2018 5:40:19 PM EDT
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Posted: 9/3/2018 5:40:39 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuote History
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Posted: 9/3/2018 6:03:51 PM EDT
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Not one of a kind, but certainly modified. Volpar Turboliner. It started as a Beech 18, got a nosewheel, a stretch, and Garrett turboprops. My first really flying job was in these. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/262156/F262166C-F102-44AF-B7D4-D8C726AA6006-660176.JPG |
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Posted: 9/3/2018 7:23:48 PM EDT
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Mc D explored that too. https://i.imgur.com/wQMChuX.jpg Back in the 80's when I was a line boy, I put gas in more than a few of those. I remember the pilot trying to kick the tail stand out, after they loaded him up with carpet for GM, and watching him disappear into the freezing fog, for a flight across the lake one winter night. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Not one of a kind, but certainly modified. Volpar Turboliner. It started as a Beech 18, got a nosewheel, a stretch, and Garrett turboprops. My first really flying job was in these. https://www.AR15.Com/media/mediaFiles/262156/F262166C-F102-44AF-B7D4-D8C726AA6006-660176.JPG 
I’ve got a redeye tonight that I’ve been bitching up a storm about.
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Posted: 9/3/2018 7:49:24 PM EDT
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The purpose built Air Racer "Miss Ashley II" - Mustang "based" fuselage - Lear Jet wings and tail plane - Rolls Royce Griffon engine with contra rotating propeller. http://www.aafo.com/hangartalk/attachment.php?attachmentid=9689&d=1204102861 http://www.aafo.com/hangartalk/attachment.php?attachmentid=10733&d=1214695884 Sadly the tail broke off under heavy G-loading on the race course. 
Sir James... |
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Posted: 9/4/2018 12:05:52 AM EDT
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Posted: 9/4/2018 12:08:41 AM EDT
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What about a US Army submarine hunter? http://aircraft-in-focus.com/wp-content/gallery/p2v-141485/scan-130328-0019.jpg Neptune modified to AP-2E standard for Army ELINT/SIGINT use in Vietnam 
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Posted: 9/4/2018 12:09:47 AM EDT
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Airbus Helicopters X³
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Posted: 9/4/2018 12:10:57 AM EDT
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Airbus Helicopters X³ https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/a/aa/Ila12_X3_0600_b1.jpg/1200px-Ila12_X3_0600_b1.jpg |
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