If it’s that secret it begs the question why are these pictures available. Just curious. Not that they show much…..
Classic warbirds and other aviation vids.
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I was hoping people on here would keep quite about it.
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The Convair B-36 "Peacemaker" was a strategic bomber built by Convair and operated solely by the United States Air Force (USAF) from 1949 to 1959. The B-36 was the largest mass-produced piston-engined aircraft ever built. It had the longest wingspan of any combat aircraft ever built, at 230 ft (70.1 m).
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The Lockheed SR-71 Blackbird, an aircraft that has etched its name in the aviation history, was powered by a fuel as unique as the plane itself. The fuel, known as JP-7, was not your run-of-the-mill aviation gasoline but a specially formulated fuel designed to meet the extreme demands of the Blackbird’s high-speed, high-altitude missions.
JP-7 was developed in the mid-1950s, specifically for the SR-71 and its predecessors. This fuel had to possess several critical properties: it needed to be stable at the high temperatures generated by the Blackbird’s Mach 3+ speeds, yet it also had to remain liquid at the cold temperatures found at the aircraft’s operational ceiling of 85,000 feet and above. Moreover, JP-7 had to have a low volatility to reduce the risk of explosion under the high-pressure conditions of supersonic flight.
One of the most remarkable features of JP-7 was its high flash point, which is the temperature at which it can form an ignitable mixture with air. This characteristic made it much safer to handle on the ground than conventional fuels. Additionally, JP-7’s thermal stability was crucial because parts of the SR-71’s skin and structure could reach temperatures exceeding 500 degrees Fahrenheit during flight. A conventional fuel would simply evaporate under such conditions, but JP-7 could withstand these extreme temperatures without breaking down.
The Blackbird’s Pratt & Whitney J58 engines, which were marvels of engineering in their own right, were designed to operate with this unique fuel. The engines could convert JP-7 into a usable form of energy efficiently, despite its low volatility. This conversion process was essential for the SR-71 to achieve its legendary speeds that could outrun any threat.
JP-7 was developed in the mid-1950s, specifically for the SR-71 and its predecessors. This fuel had to possess several critical properties: it needed to be stable at the high temperatures generated by the Blackbird’s Mach 3+ speeds, yet it also had to remain liquid at the cold temperatures found at the aircraft’s operational ceiling of 85,000 feet and above. Moreover, JP-7 had to have a low volatility to reduce the risk of explosion under the high-pressure conditions of supersonic flight.
One of the most remarkable features of JP-7 was its high flash point, which is the temperature at which it can form an ignitable mixture with air. This characteristic made it much safer to handle on the ground than conventional fuels. Additionally, JP-7’s thermal stability was crucial because parts of the SR-71’s skin and structure could reach temperatures exceeding 500 degrees Fahrenheit during flight. A conventional fuel would simply evaporate under such conditions, but JP-7 could withstand these extreme temperatures without breaking down.
The Blackbird’s Pratt & Whitney J58 engines, which were marvels of engineering in their own right, were designed to operate with this unique fuel. The engines could convert JP-7 into a usable form of energy efficiently, despite its low volatility. This conversion process was essential for the SR-71 to achieve its legendary speeds that could outrun any threat.
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When a pilot sets out to lock onto an enemy aircraft, they utilize their onboard radar system, which operates in two primary modes: search and track. In the search mode, the radar casts a wide net, sending out a radio beam in a sweeping pattern across the sky. Once a potential target is detected, indicated by a blip on the radar screen, the pilot can switch to track mode.
This mode narrows the radar's focus onto the selected target, providing detailed information such as the target's speed, direction, and distance. The moment of lock-on is critical; it's when the radar hones in on the target, allowing the pilot to fire a missile with a high probability of a hit. Modern radars enhance situational awareness by allowing pilots to track multiple targets while still focusing on the most significant threat.
Now, let's talk about evasion. When a fighter is locked on by an enemy, the situation demands immediate and decisive action. The pilot has several tools at their disposal to avoid being hit by a missile. Evasive maneuvers are the first line of defense; sharp, sudden movements such as rapid turns, dives, or climbs can throw off a missile's tracking. Missiles, despite their speed, have limitations in maneuverability, and a well-executed maneuver by an aircraft can cause the missile to lose its lock.
In addition to physical maneuvers, pilots can deploy countermeasures. Chaff and flares are the most common—chaff confuses radar-guided missiles by creating multiple false targets, while flares attract heat-seeking missiles away from the aircraft. Electronic jamming is another sophisticated technique where the aircraft emits signals to disrupt the missile's guidance system, making it harder for the missile to maintain a lock.
Stealth technology also plays a role in evasion. By reducing the aircraft's radar cross-section, pilots can avoid detection, making it more challenging for an enemy to achieve a lock-on in the first place. In the event of a lock-on, flying low and using the terrain to break the line of sight can be an effective way to evade a missile.
So locking a target and evading a missile involve a delicate interplay of technology, tactics, and raw piloting skill. The pilot must seamlessly transition between offensive actions to secure a lock-on and defensive maneuvers to evade incoming threats, all while maintaining situational awareness and control of their aircraft. It's a dance of danger and precision, played out in the skies with the highest stakes imaginable.
Wonder if we can do the same for police radar??????
When a pilot sets out to lock onto an enemy aircraft, they utilize their onboard radar system, which operates in two primary modes: search and track. In the search mode, the radar casts a wide net, sending out a radio beam in a sweeping pattern across the sky. Once a potential target is detected, indicated by a blip on the radar screen, the pilot can switch to track mode.
This mode narrows the radar's focus onto the selected target, providing detailed information such as the target's speed, direction, and distance. The moment of lock-on is critical; it's when the radar hones in on the target, allowing the pilot to fire a missile with a high probability of a hit. Modern radars enhance situational awareness by allowing pilots to track multiple targets while still focusing on the most significant threat.
Now, let's talk about evasion. When a fighter is locked on by an enemy, the situation demands immediate and decisive action. The pilot has several tools at their disposal to avoid being hit by a missile. Evasive maneuvers are the first line of defense; sharp, sudden movements such as rapid turns, dives, or climbs can throw off a missile's tracking. Missiles, despite their speed, have limitations in maneuverability, and a well-executed maneuver by an aircraft can cause the missile to lose its lock.
In addition to physical maneuvers, pilots can deploy countermeasures. Chaff and flares are the most common—chaff confuses radar-guided missiles by creating multiple false targets, while flares attract heat-seeking missiles away from the aircraft. Electronic jamming is another sophisticated technique where the aircraft emits signals to disrupt the missile's guidance system, making it harder for the missile to maintain a lock.
Stealth technology also plays a role in evasion. By reducing the aircraft's radar cross-section, pilots can avoid detection, making it more challenging for an enemy to achieve a lock-on in the first place. In the event of a lock-on, flying low and using the terrain to break the line of sight can be an effective way to evade a missile.
So locking a target and evading a missile involve a delicate interplay of technology, tactics, and raw piloting skill. The pilot must seamlessly transition between offensive actions to secure a lock-on and defensive maneuvers to evade incoming threats, all while maintaining situational awareness and control of their aircraft. It's a dance of danger and precision, played out in the skies with the highest stakes imaginable.
Wonder if we can do the same for police radar??????
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I'll take the car.
But that is because although I know how to fly a plane (by the seat on my pants) I don't think the plane nor me would survive.
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Hopefully a long hose on those pumps. Or at least folding wings on the plane, lol .
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B-29 Fortress .
Pretty sure that’s a B-25J Mitchell bomber. All the Fortress models had 4 engines and a single vertical stabilizer. The Mitchell came in several variants…but the later ones carried the top turret or dorsal turret further forward than the early ones. But I’ve been wrong before…lol.
Amazing how you can see so many different descriptions/ information on the internut especially regarding images. You are correct in your observation. I should have picked up on that having seen many of each.
The North American B-25 Mitchell is an American medium bomber that was introduced in 1941 and named in honor of Brigadier General William "Billy" Mitchell, a pioneer of U.S. military aviation.[2] Used by many Allied air forces, the B-25 served in every theater of World War II, and after the war ended, many remained in service, operating across four decades. Produced in numerous variants, nearly 10,000 B-25s were built,[1] It was the most-produced American medium bomber and the third most-produced American bomber overall. These included several limited models such as the F-10 reconnaissance aircraft, the AT-24 crew trainers, and the United States Marine Corps' PBJ-1 patrol bomber.