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3 inch AP 25 Lb
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Hi Jack
Is that the head of the rocket that was fired by amongst other aircraft the Typhoons?
Steve
Is that the head of the rocket that was fired by amongst other aircraft the Typhoons?
Steve
Hi Antoon you are correct it is a type error from me.:bigsmile:
Yes Steve it is.
Yes Steve it is.
3 inch A/C rockets with 25 lb. warheads have been used by the Hawker Typhoon, but mostly by Bristol Beaufighters against enemy submarines.
Hawker Typhoons have used mostly the HE 60 lb. SAP and the HE 60 Lb. “F” shell.
Other users (more or less) during WW2 where:
De Haviland Mosquito
Hawker Hurricane and Tempest
Supermarine Spitfire
Boeing Fortress
Consolidated Liberator
Vickers Wellington
Fairey Firefly and Swordfish
Grumman Tarpon/Avenger
There have been trials with Mustang fighters also.
Hawker Typhoons have used mostly the HE 60 lb. SAP and the HE 60 Lb. “F” shell.
Other users (more or less) during WW2 where:
De Haviland Mosquito
Hawker Hurricane and Tempest
Supermarine Spitfire
Boeing Fortress
Consolidated Liberator
Vickers Wellington
Fairey Firefly and Swordfish
Grumman Tarpon/Avenger
There have been trials with Mustang fighters also.
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Hi Falcon
They were loaded onto rails under the wings - as on the 'smaller' aircraft. Don't forget the post-war aircraft - e.g. Venoms and Hunters, (the latter could carry a max of 24 rockets - on 8 rails with three rockets suspended from them in tiers)
eodda
They were loaded onto rails under the wings - as on the 'smaller' aircraft. Don't forget the post-war aircraft - e.g. Venoms and Hunters, (the latter could carry a max of 24 rockets - on 8 rails with three rockets suspended from them in tiers)
eodda
As mentioned, Venoms and Hunters could carry 3 inch rockets, but also the post war Vampire, Hornet, Balliol, Meteor, Scimitar, Sea Vixen, Lightning and Canberra have used these rockets.
Also interesting is that during WW2 Typhoons have used so called “duplex saddle” configurations. The two first rockets from the fuselage where in pairs. The aircraft could carry 12 rockets (4 x 2 + 4 x 1) instead of 8. Operational test have been carried out in August 1944. Only 590 rockets in duplex saddle configuration have been fired by 2nd TAF.
Also interesting is that during WW2 Typhoons have used so called “duplex saddle” configurations. The two first rockets from the fuselage where in pairs. The aircraft could carry 12 rockets (4 x 2 + 4 x 1) instead of 8. Operational test have been carried out in August 1944. Only 590 rockets in duplex saddle configuration have been fired by 2nd TAF.
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Cheers Mad B)
Here another AP shell.
Any Live or Dug ordnance shown by me has been disposed of by military EOD personnel .
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Chris 42 RQ
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Attachment to tube.
The holes visible are for the studs to fit through from the screwed collar (as seen on the base of the projectile) in order to attach the rocket motor tube to the screw.
The holes visible are for the studs to fit through from the screwed collar (as seen on the base of the projectile) in order to attach the rocket motor tube to the screw.