Darren Roberts Posted October 13, 2006 Share Posted October 13, 2006 Boy do I miss the "Six". I lived in New York and always got to see the 49th FIS Green Eagles at airshows. I still have some pictures laying around somewhere. I'll have to dig them out and scan them. Link to post Share on other sites
P-38 guy Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 (edited) Here are a few of my pictures. Mike Edited October 14, 2006 by P-38 guy Link to post Share on other sites
P-38 guy Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Some more. Mike Link to post Share on other sites
P-38 guy Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Last ones. Mike Link to post Share on other sites
model_madness Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Mike what boneyard where those last pics taken from? Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Always nice to see Spittin' Kitten jets. Regards, Murph Link to post Share on other sites
mkimages Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Great Pictures of an awesome aircraft. Thanks for posting 'em, guys. Here's a couple shots of one that's still kept shiny; 59-0105 at Camp Blanding, Florida. Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomologist Posted October 14, 2006 Author Share Posted October 14, 2006 Great Pictures of an awesome aircraft. Thanks for posting 'em, guys. Here's a couple shots of one that's still kept shiny; 59-0105 at Camp Blanding, Florida. Glad everyone enjoyed the shots. Anyone else notice the upper wing nationial insignia on this Florida bird is bassackwards? Link to post Share on other sites
jinxx1 Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 The six was a beautiful airplane and impressive to watch fly. There is the possibility that we might see one back in the air before too long. Link to post Share on other sites
P-38 guy Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Mike what boneyard where those last pics taken from? AMARC at D/M in Nov 2000. Mike Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted October 14, 2006 Share Posted October 14, 2006 Interesting pic, as both jets are carrying an ALQ-167 pod. Regards, Murph Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 nice shots Bill, and everyone else Link to post Share on other sites
Ken Middleton Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 gate guard at JAX Link to post Share on other sites
Rapier01 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 While it was maneuverable compared to an F-4 (which is not saying much) it was nowhere in the class of the Teen Series fighters. Most interesting, I always figured the F-4 was more maneuverable than the F-106. So why was it that USAF adopted the F-4? Link to post Share on other sites
Murph Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Most interesting, I always figured the F-4 was more maneuverable than the F-106. So why was it that USAF adopted the F-4? The F-4 was a more flexible platform, able to carry a much wider selection of weapons. Regards, Murph Link to post Share on other sites
Bill Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Great photos of the F-106. A beutiful jet. It makes me wonder why the USAF never pursued the Delta wing jets as other nations did. Why is that? Link to post Share on other sites
Rapier01 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 (edited) Probably because the contractors never proposed a winning delta wing design during the various tenders ie. LWF ect. Delta wings have the inherent disadvantage of bleeding energy extremely quickly, high landing speeds, high induced drag, high angles of attack for maximum lift, (these two are related) and reduced effectiveness of trailing-edge flaps- these are somewhat mitigated by canards and fly-by-wire controls, but I'm no engineer. Edited October 15, 2006 by Rapier01 Link to post Share on other sites
Yuri Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 (edited) Probably because the contractors never proposed a winning delta wing design during the various tenders ie. LWF ect. Delta wings have the inherent disadvantage of bleeding energy extremely quickly, high landing speeds, high induced drag, high angles of attack for maximum lift, (these two are related) and reduced effectiveness of trailing-edge flaps- these are somewhat mitigated by canards and fly-by-wire controls, but I'm no engineer. Yes. The delta wing has a lot of advantages, but also some serious disadvantage against "conventional" planes. It's usually more "clean" which means the plane can go faster and more far while using less fuel, but it can't carry flaps (so really fast landings) and has low sustained turn performance. The Six was designed as an interceptor, not a dogfighter, so what they needed was something that could climb fast to intercept enemy bombers, it wasn't meant to be agile. In the '70s they realised it wasn't that bad also in dogfighting, even if because of that big wing it couldn't make many hard turns (energy bleed). As Rapier said, in late years they somewhat managed to fix the delta wing problems thanks to "unstable" designs and FBW controls (Rafale and Typhoon just to name a few). Btw, the Six markings I liked more were the "Green Eagles". I have an Hasegawa Six on my bench, but it still needs a lot of work... I only wish someone finally makes a NEW TOOL kit in 1/72 to use all those great decals sheets I got!!! Edited October 15, 2006 by Yuri Link to post Share on other sites
Don Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 After looking at these pictures, I think it's time for an ARC "Century Series GB" ! The "Hun", the "Deuce", the "Six", the "One-O-One", THUDS, and "One-O-Four" wore some very colorful paint schemes in the service of quite a few different Air Forces. Might be an option for late 07 early 08? Nice photo's guys and thanks for sharing them! Regards, Don Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomologist Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 Here are a few from the National Museum of the Air Force Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomologist Posted October 15, 2006 Author Share Posted October 15, 2006 Couple more Link to post Share on other sites
jinxx1 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 Couple more Some neat shots there Bill. You might remember these three also :D Link to post Share on other sites
jinxx1 Posted October 15, 2006 Share Posted October 15, 2006 A few oddball detail 6 photos: The engine bay looking forward: The empty weapons bay looking Forward: And aft: Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomologist Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 Hmmmmmm Vf-1 kitties, Nellis Phantom, George F-105, and 145 with the compressed airstart in the rain. Nahhh don't remember any of it! :lol: Nice shots Cliff. Link to post Share on other sites
Phantomologist Posted October 16, 2006 Author Share Posted October 16, 2006 After looking at these pictures, I think it's time for an ARC "Century Series GB" :lol: ! The "Hun", the "Deuce", the "Six", the "One-O-One", THUDS, and "One-O-Four" wore some very colorful paint schemes in the service of quite a few different Air Forces. Might be an option for late 07 early 08? Nice photo's guys and thanks for sharing them! Regards, Don I'm not a modeler, but would be willing to help moderate such an event. bill Link to post Share on other sites
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