Seeker Posted August 27, 2017 Share Posted August 27, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 Well, that didn't take long. Super 80 got it in, like, 10 seconds. How about delete your correct answer in case someone else wants the challenge? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted August 27, 2017 Author Share Posted August 27, 2017 How about this one? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEFCON Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 No idea what type the first one might be, but the out of place instruments lead me to wonder if it's an old storm chaser, or waterbomber of some sort? I'd put my money on the second one being a twin?. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 2 hours ago, DEFCON said: No idea what type the first one might be, but the out of place instruments lead me to wonder if it's an old storm chaser, or waterbomber of some sort? I'd put my money on the second one being a twin?. Check out the instruments for the FO - guess he's not expected to fly much since his primary instrument is the oil pressure gauges. WW2 vintage transport that flew into the 90s as a civilian version. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEFCON Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 I have no idea. The windscreen should be helpful, but I admit, I have no idea. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st27 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Think round greenhouse...hump Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 80 Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Think overshadowed by her older step-sister Dakota. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 I like how the control yoke is bolted to the column with a lug nut! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
J.O. Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 Pretty sure I know what the second one is and the comment about the greenhouse is what I was thinking too. I have no idea on the first one but seeing gauges for liquid oxygen and ammonia make me think it's a military ship of some type. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 hour ago, J.O. said: Pretty sure I know what the second one is and the comment about the greenhouse is what I was thinking too. I have no idea on the first one but seeing gauges for liquid oxygen and ammonia make me think it's a military ship of some type. Not sure if you can make out the climb speed schedule on the control column - gives a climb Mach of 3.0 for FL710. That should narrow it down a bit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Moon The Loon Posted August 28, 2017 Share Posted August 28, 2017 First one SR-71. Haven't looked at second "challenge"... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted August 28, 2017 Author Share Posted August 28, 2017 1 hour ago, Moon The Loon said: First one SR-71. Haven't looked at second "challenge"... Nope. This is an SR-71 panel; Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FA@AC Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 On 8/27/2017 at 3:22 PM, seeker said: How about this one? 737 MAX? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 C46? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 4 minutes ago, FA@AC said: 737 MAX? Nah, trim wheel's too small for a 737. I do notice the same round glass things with the pointy things in them and the same lack of EICAS/ECAM however. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 9 minutes ago, JL said: C46? Yes, although st27 and Super 80 knew the answer earlier. Here's a picture from just a little further back (different aircraft) - check out the large windows. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wolfhunter Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Can helicopters play too? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JL Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 The helicopter is a Boeing v107 Vertol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Super 80 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 5 hours ago, FA@AC said: 737 MAX? I have but one "Like" to give. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
st27 Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 The 37 comment made me chuckle too! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DEFCON Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 Mach 3 eh; the only thing that comes to mind that's capable is the XB -70 Valkyrie? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seeker Posted August 29, 2017 Author Share Posted August 29, 2017 9 minutes ago, DEFCON said: Mach 3 eh; the only thing that comes to mind that's capable is the XB -70 Valkyrie? Yup, got it. If you look up a few posts you'll see Rich already posted it and, to give credit where due, Super 80 posted the correct answer earlier too. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/North_American_XB-70_Valkyrie General characteristics Crew: 2 Length: 189 ft 0 in (57.6 m) Wingspan: 105 ft 0 in (32 m) Height: 30 ft 0 in (9.1 m) Wing area: 6,297 ft2 (585 m2) Airfoil: Hexagonal; 0.30 Hex modified root, 0.70 Hex modified tip Empty weight: 253,600 lb (115,030 kg; operating empty weight) Loaded weight: 534,700 lb (242,500 kg) Max. takeoff weight: 542,000 lb (246,000 kg) Internal fuel capacity: 300,000 lb (136,100 kg) or 46,745 US gallons (177,000 L) Powerplant: 6 × General Electric YJ93-GE-3 afterburning turbojet Dry thrust: 19,900 lbf[78] (84 kN) each Thrust with afterburner: 28,800 lbf[79] (128 kN) each Performance Maximum speed: Mach 3.1 (2,056 mph, 3,309 km/h) Cruise speed: Mach 3.0 (2,000 mph, 3,200 km/h) Range: 3,725 nmi (4,288 mi, 6,900 km) on combat mission Service ceiling: 77,350 ft (23,600 m) Wing loading: 84.93 lb/ft2 (414.7 kg/m2) lift-to-drag: about 6 at Mach 2[115] Thrust/weight: 0.314 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 This is a Valkyrie.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
boestar Posted August 29, 2017 Share Posted August 29, 2017 The XB-70 is on display at the Museum of the United States Air Force. If you have never been...GO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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