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[md7777]

P-51K Mustangs Propellers

Model P-51D / P-51K

Production 8,102 / 1,500

Length 32.25

Height 13.67

Wingspan 37.04

Weight - empty 7,635

Weight - normal T.O. 10,100

Weight - max G.W. 12,100

Powerplant Packard (Rolls Royce) V-1650-7

Horsepower 1,490

Propeller - Hamilton Standard 11'2" 4-blade (D)

Aeroproducts 11'0" 4-blade (K)

Max Speed 437 at 25k

Service Ceiling 41,780 feet

Fuel Capacity 269

Drop Tanks 2x 75 or 2x 108

Range 1,180 and 1,900 w/DT

Armament 6x .50 cal. - 1880 rounds

(2) 1,000 lb bombs or rockets

[the-man-in-the-wind]

Basically, a P-51D with the inferior Aeroproducts 4 blade, 11 foot propeller, as opposed to the usual Hamilton Standard unit.

P-51K Mustang, 355th Fighter Group, 352nd Fighter Squadron, Lt Leroy C Pletz in flight, 1944.

[airmanisr]

North American P-51H by Willard Womack Via Flickr: The P-51H Mustang, sometimes called the ugly Mustang, was engineered from the start as a totally different Mustang. Every part examined to see how to cut weight, such as the smaller wheels and lighter weight landing gear. The oil cooler moved into the engine compartment to reduce the cooling lines. A model of the Merlin, which was lighter yet, produced more horsepower, and an Aeroproducts propeller that was lighter. These changes and many more, cut six hundred pounds from the empty weight. Redesigning the airframe gave the plane a different look; however, it did reduce the drag. The line from the nose to the cockpit is now not as curved, along with the bubble canopy reshaped. The air scoop smaller and the shape changed. The aft fuselage redesigned and now longer. It looks like a mustang, but at the same time, it doesn’t. All of these together gave the P-51H a top speed of 487 mph at 25,000 feet. Some unties in the Pacific received, “H” models but none made it into combat. Production ended with 555 produced. With the advent of the Korean War the decision was made to use the. “D” model. The, “H” models were allocated to the National Guard.

[usafphantom2]

Ronnie Bell Following

Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech prototype.

DAYTON, Ohio -- Republic XF-84H at the National Museum of the United States Air Force. (U.S. Air Force photo)XF-84H serial number 51-17060 in flight, with the ram air turbine extended

Role

Experimental fighter

Manufacturer

Republic Aviation

First flight

22 July 1955

Primary user

United States Air Force

Number built

2

Developed from

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak

The Republic XF-84H "Thunderscreech" was an experimental turboprop aircraft derived from the F-84F Thunderstreak. Powered by a turbine engine that was mated to a supersonic propeller, the XF-84H had the potential of setting the unofficial air speed record for propeller-driven aircraft, but was unable to overcome teething aerodynamic deficiencies, resulting in the program's cancellation.

Although the USAF Wright Air Development Center was the key sponsor of the Republic Project 3347 turboprop fighter, the initial inception came from a U.S. Navy requirement for a carrier fighter not requiring catapult assistance.Originally known as XF-106, the project and its resultant prototype aircraft were redesignated XF-84H, closely identifying the program as an F-84 variant, rather than an entirely new type. With a projected contract for three prototypes, when the US Navy cancelled its order, ultimately, the remaining XF-84H prototypes became pure research aircraft built for the Air Force’s Propeller Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB to test supersonic propellers in exploring the combination of propeller responsiveness at jet speeds.

The XF-84H was created by modifying a F-84F airframe, installing a 5,850 hp (4,360 kW) Allison XT40-A-1 turboprop engine in a centrally-located housing behind the cockpit with a long extension shaft to the nose-mounted propeller. The turbine engine also provided thrust through its exhaust; an afterburner which could further increase power to 7,230 hp (5,390 kW), was installed but never used. Thrust was adjusted by changing the blade pitch of the 12 ft (3.7 m)-diameter Aeroproducts propeller, consisting of three steel, square-tipped blades turning at a constant speed, with the tips traveling at approximately Mach 1.18 (1,446 km/h). To counter the propeller's torque and "P-factor", the XF-84H was fitted with a fixed dorsal yaw vane. The tail was changed to a T-tail to avoid turbulent airflow over the horizontal stabilizer/elevator surfaces from propeller wash.

The XF-84H was destabilized by the powerful torque from the propeller, as well as inherent problems with supersonic propeller blades. A number of exotic blade configurations were tested before settling on a final design. Various design features were intended to counteract the massive torque, including mounting the left leading edge intake 12 in (30 cm) further forward than the right, and providing left and right flaps with differential operation. The two prototypes were equally plagued with engine-related problems affecting other aircraft fitted with T40 engines, such as the Douglas XA2D Skyshark and North American A2J Super Savage attack aircraft. A notable feature of the design was that the XF-84H was the first aircraft to carry a retractable/extendable ram air turbine. In the event of engine failure, it would automatically swing out into the airstream to provide hydraulic and electrical power. Due to frequent engine problems, as a precaution, the unit was often deployed in flightNoise

The XF-84H was quite possibly the loudest aircraft ever built (rivaled only by the Russian Tupolev Tu-95 "Bear" bomber[16]), earning the nickname "Thunderscreech" as well as the "Mighty Ear Banger".On the ground "run ups", the prototypes could reportedly be heard 25 miles (40 km) away. Unlike standard propellers that turn at subsonic speeds, the outer 24–30 inches (61–76 cm) of the blades on the XF-84H's propeller traveled faster than the speed of sound even at idle thrust, producing a continuous visible sonic boom that radiated laterally from the propellers for hundreds of yards. The shock wave was actually powerful enough to knock a man down; an unfortunate crew chief who was inside a nearby C-47 was severely incapacitated during a 30-minute ground run. Coupled with the already considerable noise from the subsonic aspect of the propeller and the T40's dual turbine sections, the aircraft was notorious for inducing severe nausea and headaches among ground crews. In one report, a Republic engineer suffered a seizure after close range exposure to the shock waves emanating from a powered-up XF-84H.

The pervasive noise also severely disrupted operations in the Edwards AFB control tower by risking vibration damage to sensitive components and forcing air traffic personnel to communicate with the XF-84H's crew on the flight line by light signals. After numerous complaints, the Air Force Flight Test Centre directed Republic to tow the aircraft out on Rogers Dry Lake, far from the flight line, before running up its engine. The test program did not proceed further than the manufacturer's Phase I proving flights; consequently, no USAF test pilots flew the XF-84H. Although The Guinness Book of Records recorded the XF-84H as the fastest propeller-driven aircraft ever built, with a design top speed of 670 mph (1,080 km/h) (Mach 0.9) and 623 mph (1,003 km/h) (Mach 0.83) during tests, this claim has been disputed. The unofficial record speed is also inconsistent with data from the National Museum of the United States Air Force, which gives a top speed of 520 mph (840 km/h) (Mach 0.70), nonetheless, making the XF-84H the fastest single-engine propeller-driven aircraft until 1989 when "Rare Bear", a highly modified Grumman F8F Bearcat reached 528 mph (850 km/h) (Mach 0.71) With the likelihood that the engine and equipment failures coupled with the inability to reach design speeds and subsequent instability experienced were insurmountable problems, the USAF cancelled the program in September 1956 . the prototypes never flew in USAF pilots hands, as they only completed the initial manufacturers flight tests.

Via Flickr

[kenvelamc]

💥 Amazing Aero Give Away! We will be raffling off this very cool setup! Compliments of Aero Wax and the One and only...Jo Coddington! Photo ops and give aways... good fun for everyone! . . #aerowax #aerodetailingproducts #jocoddington #fvclassic #fvclassic @aeroproducts @jocoddington1 @aeromikehansen (at Fountain Valley, California) https://www.instagram.com/p/COon3eIF35H/?igshid=114c7kpqbtigv

[monstersmonthly]

Reposted from @obsessionracing ::: Both trucks are ready for this weekend to do battle in Salt Lake City. Eric and Obsessed and Travis In the all new Troublemaker. Big thanks to Marc Gallagher and Tyler for making the sure the trucks make it through the weekend. ::: #obsession#obsessed#obsessionracing#monster#monsterjam#monstertruck#f100#obsessedwear#bompside#livingtheftram#lifeontheroad#swanson103#monsterlife#bigair#bigtires#blue#yellow#bighorsepower#entechoil#fkrodends#topnotchts#detriotlocker#reezen#afr#mickeythompson#gripclean#ngk#flexalite#aeroproducts ::: Https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCFGlk2JLv_PaVPMGm0DyuVg (at Salt Lake City, Utah) https://www.instagram.com/p/CJy31GdFDIw/?igshid=1ltten7h4hqgl

[thepeeperz]

I was tagged by @enochsdoll to do this 🌸🌸🌸 Nickname: Peep, Peeps, Peepo, any variation of that name in general. Also names like kiddo and buddy and pet names like baby, princess, etc 
height: 5'5 last thing I googled: a calculation from m/s to mph, I think? favourite music artist: ummm right now it's Nicole Dollanganger, Blackbear (kinda getting into him), some of Die Antwoord, and a lot of Vocaloid producers like Pinocchio-P, Kikuo and Nashimoto(-P?) 
song stuck in my head: Poacher's Pride by Nicole Dollanganger last movie I saw: Coraline what am I wearing right now: a pink shirt, black pants and pink and white socks 
why did I choose my url: it was formed between friends from 9th grade during a rp thing in school. My persona was named Peep after the marshmallow candy (also bc I really like birds + I've been called a marshmallow before bc I'm so sweet!! apparently) what did my last relationship teach me: don't let anyone take advantage of you sexually and manipulate you. don't give them the benefit of the doubt. get out of really bad relationships when you still can religious or spiritual: spiritual, I think? I don't believe in God but I believe in ghosts and aliens and scary things like monsters favourite colour: pink!!! and pastels in general. but mostly strawberry milk pink average hours of sleep: around 8-10 on good nights, sometimes as low as 6 
lucky number: I don't have one, I don't think 
favourite characters: Umaru from Himouto! Umaru-chan, Kanna Kamui from MKDM, Tohru from MKDM, Pearl from SU, Peridot from SU, and GUMI from Vocaloid (and probably more but I can't list all of them lmao) how many blankets do I sleep with: 2 typically dream job: artist!! or kindergarten teacher, maybe. or something with animals. I tag @ademorda, @eclipsenstar, @aeroproductions, @nelina1713, @officialyumeno, and @sleepie-ghost (you don't have to do it if you don't want to but I would love it if you did 💓)

[militariacollectibles]

Sterling silver WWII era propeller 'Aeroproducts' pilot pin. Lot 238 BUY IT NOW – Sterling silver WWII era propeller 'Aeroproducts' pilot pin. Lot 238

[withicecream99]

Better late than never!

I was tagged by my wonderful friend, @thegrumpykitty

Rules: Tag 9 people you want to know better (I’m not gonna tag anywhere close to 9 cause I don’t know people)

Relationship Status:  Hopelessly single.

Lipstick or chapstick:  Chapstick, but lipstick sounds fun.

Last song I listened to (that I actually like):  “Rock Lobster” by the B-52s.

Last movie I watched:  Shock Treatment

Favourite colour(s):  Everything green.  Blue’s also cool.

Top 3 shows:  Heck, I don’t watch many shows and I can remember even fewer.  I’ll go with House, Donkey Ollie (lol jk), and the absolute camp-fest that is Voltron.

Top 3 favorite characters:  Alright, I’m going to include books and video games, too here.  Asriel from Undertale, Toren from Ann Leckie’s Imperial Radch series, and Snufkin because he’s like my spirit animal.  (The only one I’m confident about from that list is Asriel, though.  The other two are probably subject to change.)

Top 3 ships:  Oh boy, here we go.  1) Chariskriel or any division of that (I’m sorry)  2) Ganlink (I’m actually ashamed about this one, but there was like this ONE FIC THAT WAS SO GOOD cut me some slack)  3) It’s hard to pick a definite number 3, but I’ll just go with Soriel.

And for the people I’ll tag:  @donnapaella, @jennaveverayenstone, @tezbravetail, @aeroproductions

You don’t have to do it if you don’t want to, but if you do, be sure to tag me so I don’t miss it.

[spektrummagazine]

At the @internationalaeroproducts booth we came across a very special motorcycle rider. We know her as @mizzmegzz and she's from the Great White North. Not only is she a bad ass, but, she's absolutely beautiful. Give it up for Meggz, our #wcw for this week 😍 Make sure to check out out Insta and give her a follow. She's incredible and makes me wanna ride off into the sunset 😎 @spektrummagazine #spektrum #spektrummag #spektrummagazine #teamstrider #sema #sema2017 #semashow #semapics #semacars #inspiration #wce #aeroproducts #instagood #share #like4like #awesome #motorcycle #beautifulgirls #prettygirls #mizzmegzz #women #womenpower #womancrushwednesday (at The SEMA Show)

[aerosheen]

Joy to the World!

[ssworxs]

#krcjapan #AeroMakers #aeroproducts Still waiting to finish the FD3s for Testing Spring Time.

[usafphantom2]

Ronnie Bell Following

Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech prototype

XF-84H serial number 51-17060 in flight, with the ram air turbine extended

Role

Experimental fighter

Manufacturer

Republic Aviation

First flight

22 July 1955

Primary user

United States Air Force

Number built

2

Developed from

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak

The Republic XF-84H "Thunderscreech" was an experimental turboprop aircraft derived from the F-84F Thunderstreak. Powered by a turbine engine that was mated to a supersonic propeller, the XF-84H had the potential of setting the unofficial air speed record for propeller-driven aircraft, but was unable to overcome teething aerodynamic deficiencies, resulting in the program's cancellation.

Although the USAF Wright Air Development Center was the key sponsor of the Republic Project 3347 turboprop fighter, the initial inception came from a U.S. Navy requirement for a carrier fighter not requiring catapult assistance.Originally known as XF-106, the project and its resultant prototype aircraft were redesignated XF-84H, closely identifying the program as an F-84 variant, rather than an entirely new type. With a projected contract for three prototypes, when the US Navy cancelled its order, ultimately, the remaining XF-84H prototypes became pure research aircraft built for the Air Force’s Propeller Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB to test supersonic propellers in exploring the combination of propeller responsiveness at jet speeds.

The XF-84H was created by modifying a F-84F airframe, installing a 5,850 hp (4,360 kW) Allison XT40-A-1 turboprop engine in a centrally-located housing behind the cockpit with a long extension shaft to the nose-mounted propeller. The turbine engine also provided thrust through its exhaust; an afterburner which could further increase power to 7,230 hp (5,390 kW), was installed but never used. Thrust was adjusted by changing the blade pitch of the 12 ft (3.7 m)-diameter Aeroproducts propeller, consisting of three steel, square-tipped blades turning at a constant speed, with the tips traveling at approximately Mach 1.18 (1,446 km/h). To counter the propeller's torque and "P-factor", the XF-84H was fitted with a fixed dorsal yaw vane. The tail was changed to a T-tail to avoid turbulent airflow over the horizontal stabilizer/elevator surfaces from propeller wash.

The XF-84H was destabilized by the powerful torque from the propeller, as well as inherent problems with supersonic propeller blades. A number of exotic blade configurations were tested before settling on a final design. Various design features were intended to counteract the massive torque, including mounting the left leading edge intake 12 in (30 cm) further forward than the right, and providing left and right flaps with differential operation. The two prototypes were equally plagued with engine-related problems affecting other aircraft fitted with T40 engines, such as the Douglas XA2D Skyshark and North American A2J Super Savage attack aircraft. A notable feature of the design was that the XF-84H was the first aircraft to carry a retractable/extendable ram air turbine. In the event of engine failure, it would automatically swing out into the airstream to provide hydraulic and electrical power. Due to frequent engine problems, as a precaution, the unit was often deployed in flightNoise

The XF-84H was quite possibly the loudest aircraft ever built (rivaled only by the Russian Tupolev Tu-95 "Bear" bomber[16]), earning the nickname "Thunderscreech" as well as the "Mighty Ear Banger".On the ground "run ups", the prototypes could reportedly be heard 25 miles (40 km) away. Unlike standard propellers that turn at subsonic speeds, the outer 24–30 inches (61–76 cm) of the blades on the XF-84H's propeller traveled faster than the speed of sound even at idle thrust, producing a continuous visible sonic boom that radiated laterally from the propellers for hundreds of yards. The shock wave was actually powerful enough to knock a man down; an unfortunate crew chief who was inside a nearby C-47 was severely incapacitated during a 30-minute ground run. Coupled with the already considerable noise from the subsonic aspect of the propeller and the T40's dual turbine sections, the aircraft was notorious for inducing severe nausea and headaches among ground crews. In one report, a Republic engineer suffered a seizure after close range exposure to the shock waves emanating from a powered-up XF-84H.

The pervasive noise also severely disrupted operations in the Edwards AFB control tower by risking vibration damage to sensitive components and forcing air traffic personnel to communicate with the XF-84H's crew on the flight line by light signals. After numerous complaints, the Air Force Flight Test Centre directed Republic to tow the aircraft out on Rogers Dry Lake, far from the flight line, before running up its engine. The test program did not proceed further than the manufacturer's Phase I proving flights; consequently, no USAF test pilots flew the XF-84H. Although The Guinness Book of Records recorded the XF-84H as the fastest propeller-driven aircraft ever built, with a design top speed of 670 mph (1,080 km/h) (Mach 0.9) and 623 mph (1,003 km/h) (Mach 0.83) during tests, this claim has been disputed. The unofficial record speed is also inconsistent with data from the National Museum of the United States Air Force, which gives a top speed of 520 mph (840 km/h) (Mach 0.70), nonetheless, making the XF-84H the fastest single-engine propeller-driven aircraft until 1989 when "Rare Bear", a highly modified Grumman F8F Bearcat reached 528 mph (850 km/h) (Mach 0.71) With the likelihood that the engine and equipment failures coupled with the inability to reach design speeds and subsequent instability experienced were insurmountable problems, the USAF cancelled the program in September 1956 . the prototypes never flew in USAF pilots hands, as they only completed the initial manufacturers flight tests.

Via Flickr

[airmanisr]

P-51K Mustang by Willard Womack Via Flickr: This is a "K" buts looks like a "D". The only difference are the propellers. The propeller has been changed from the Aeroproducts propeller (K model) to a Hamilton Standard (D Model), but on paper it is still a "K". An interesting weapons load. Fragmentation bombs on the starboard wing rack and a 108 gallon paper drop tank on the port, with what appears to be a detonator attached to its side.

[usafphantom2]

Ronnie Bell Following

Republic XF-84H Thunderscreech gate guard at Bakersfield Airport.

XF-84H serial number 51-17060 in flight, with the ram air turbine extended

Role

Experimental fighter

Manufacturer

Republic Aviation

First flight

22 July 1955

Primary user

United States Air Force

Number built

2

Developed from

Republic F-84F Thunderstreak

The Republic XF-84H "Thunderscreech" was an experimental turboprop aircraft derived from the F-84F Thunderstreak. Powered by a turbine engine that was mated to a supersonic propeller, the XF-84H had the potential of setting the unofficial air speed record for propeller-driven aircraft, but was unable to overcome teething aerodynamic deficiencies, resulting in the program's cancellation.

Although the USAF Wright Air Development Center was the key sponsor of the Republic Project 3347 turboprop fighter, the initial inception came from a U.S. Navy requirement for a carrier fighter not requiring catapult assistance.Originally known as XF-106, the project and its resultant prototype aircraft were redesignated XF-84H, closely identifying the program as an F-84 variant, rather than an entirely new type. With a projected contract for three prototypes, when the US Navy cancelled its order, ultimately, the remaining XF-84H prototypes became pure research aircraft built for the Air Force’s Propeller Laboratory at Wright-Patterson AFB to test supersonic propellers in exploring the combination of propeller responsiveness at jet speeds.

The XF-84H was created by modifying a F-84F airframe, installing a 5,850 hp (4,360 kW) Allison XT40-A-1 turboprop engine in a centrally-located housing behind the cockpit with a long extension shaft to the nose-mounted propeller.[8] The turbine engine also provided thrust through its exhaust; an afterburner which could further increase power to 7,230 hp (5,390 kW), was installed but never used. Thrust was adjusted by changing the blade pitch of the 12 ft (3.7 m)-diameter Aeroproducts propeller, consisting of three steel, square-tipped blades turning at a constant speed, with the tips traveling at approximately Mach 1.18 (1,446 km/h). To counter the propeller's torque and "P-factor", the XF-84H was fitted with a fixed dorsal yaw vane. The tail was changed to a T-tail to avoid turbulent airflow over the horizontal stabilizer/elevator surfaces from propeller wash.

The XF-84H was destabilized by the powerful torque from the propeller, as well as inherent problems with supersonic propeller blades. A number of exotic blade configurations were tested before settling on a final design.[10] Various design features were intended to counteract the massive torque, including mounting the left leading edge intake 12 in (30 cm) further forward than the right, and providing left and right flaps with differential operation. The two prototypes were equally plagued with engine-related problems affecting other aircraft fitted with T40 engines, such as the Douglas XA2D Skyshark and North American A2J Super Savage attack aircraft. A notable feature of the design was that the XF-84H was the first aircraft to carry a retractable/extendable ram air turbine. In the event of engine failure, it would automatically swing out into the airstream to provide hydraulic and electrical power. Due to frequent engine problems, as a precaution, the unit was often deployed in flight.

Via Flickr

[airmanisr]

Wright R-3350-26WA with 2700 hp by David G. Schultz Via Flickr: The "AD-4N" was a night attack version of the AD-4, with 307 built. It was powered by a Wright R-3350-24W Duplex Cyclone two-row air-cooled eighteen cylinder engine with water-methanol injection and 1,865 kW (2,500 HP), fitted with a single-stage / two-speed supercharger and driving a four-bladed Aeroproducts hydraulically actuated constant-speed propeller, with a diameter of 4.12 meters (13 feet 6 inches)