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The list below showcases World War 2 aircraft ranked by their reported/projected maximum speed values (including experimental designs). all-out speed (+16 lb/sq.in boost) = 364 mph at 12500 ft. Max. there were faster P-51 variants than our listed D-model, which is often considered the definitive Mustang). The Mosquito FBVI was often flown in special raids, such as On 8 September 1936, the British Air Ministry issued Based on his experience with the Albatross, Geoffrey de Havilland believed that a bomber with a good aerodynamic design and smooth, minimal skin area, would exceed the P.13/36 specification.A follow-up letter to Freeman on 27 July said that the P.13/36 specification could not be met by a twin Merlin-powered aircraft and either the top speed or load capacity would be compromised, depending on which was paramount. Completing trials in August 1942, the squadron moved to RV series 4; TA series 82; TH/TJ series 60; and TK series 19.The final 100 were: RS series 25; TK series 35; VP series 25; and VR series 15.The FB Mk VI was built in two sub-series, differentiated by the weight of offensive stores able to be carried: Series i aircraft could only carry 250 pounds (110 kg) bombs, while Series ii could carry the 500 pounds (230 kg) bombs. "After DH Canada had been established for the Mosquito, further manufacturing was set up at DH Australia, in Sydney. The main landing gear shock absorbers were de Havilland manufactured and used a system of rubber in compression, rather than hydraulic oleos, with twin pneumatic brakes for each wheel.The de Havilland Mosquito operated in many roles, performing The Mosquito was first announced publicly on 26 September 1942 after the From mid-1942 to mid-1943, Mosquito bombers flew high-speed, medium and low-altitude daylight missions against factories, railways and other pinpoint targets in Germany and German-occupied Europe. Pilot Kevin Moorhouse and Engineer Steve Watson both killed in crash.There are approximately 30 non-flying Mosquitos around the world with four airworthy examples, three in the United States and one in Canada. DH had always recognised that casein assembly adhesive was unsuitable for Mosquitos entering Far East service. Screwed inserts into the inner skins that would be under stress in service were reinforced using round shear plates made from a fabric-Bakelite composite.Transverse bulkheads were also compositely built-up with several species of timber, plywood, and balsa. High Wycombe – Local History Series. 43, Nos. 2) engine and an alternator on the port engine, which also supplied AC power for radios.The main landing gear, housed in the nacelles behind the engines, were raised and lowered hydraulically. Poor aileron control at low speeds when landing and taking off was also a problem for inexperienced crews.The Mosquito had a low stalling speed of 120 mph (190 km/h) with undercarriage and flaps raised.
This was to continue even if Germany invaded Great Britain.Ferrying Mosquitos and many other types of WWII aircraft from Canada to Europe was dangerous, resulting in losses of lives and machines, but in the exigencies of war it was regarded as the best option for twin-engine and multi-engine aircraft. The Air Ministry authorised mass production plans on 21 June 1941, by which time the Mosquito had become one of the world's fastest operational aircraft.The trials set up future production plans between Britain, While timber construction was considered outmoded by some, de Havilland claimed that their successes with techniques used for the DH 91 Albatross could lead to a fast, light bomber using monocoque-sandwich shell construction.The design was noted for light and effective control surfaces that provided good manoeuvrability, but required that the rudder not be used aggressively at high speeds.
This system was extended to include field modifications of the fuel tank system.The engine oil tanks were in the engine nacelles. The British de Havilland Mosquito was a multipurpose fighter-bomber during World War II.