I like this bird because of its unique configuration, also it was the one with the highest-powered Allison engines (apart from the post-war F-82 Twin Mustang), actually at low to medium altitudes with a 1800hp water-metanol-injection it was something of a hot rod
The P-63, unlike the earlier P-39, had a 2-stage supercharger and wasn't restricted to low altitudes. it's service ceiling was 43,000 feet, a bit higher than a P-51D. The P-51 had more range and was already in service so there was no real need for the P-63 so the Russians got most of them.
Both the P-39 and P-63 had unusual layouts. A reason for this was the engine being installed/located in the center fuselage. Just behind the pilot. As a result, this drove a tractor propeller using a long shaft. The difference between the two aircraft was the tail was rounded on the P-39, the prop was much smaller, it was only a three-bladed prop vs the four bladed prop on the P-63. The P-63’s on the other hand was much larger, it’s tail was also clipped as well. Thanks for watching Steve!
Thank you for posting. An incredible achievement to get this airplane airborne again.
My pleasure!! It certainly is!! I can’t wait to see it fly again!!!
Beautiful!!
I like this bird because of its unique configuration, also it was the one with the highest-powered Allison engines (apart from the post-war F-82 Twin Mustang), actually at low to medium altitudes with a 1800hp water-metanol-injection it was something of a hot rod
Nice!! It truly does have a unique configuration!! Thanks for watching!!
The P-63, unlike the earlier P-39, had a 2-stage supercharger and wasn't restricted to low altitudes. it's service ceiling was 43,000 feet, a bit higher than a P-51D. The P-51 had more range and was already in service so there was no real need for the P-63 so the Russians got most of them.
@@barryervin8536 Nice!! That was mentioned during the panel as well. Thanks for watching!!
Badass! Thanks for posting.
Sure is!!! My pleasure!! Thank you for watching!!!
Engine is music to my ears sweet post
Thanks so much!! Same here!!!
Nice one Braden! I just subbed!
Thank you so much!! Appreciate it!!!
Would’ve loved to go there today, but couldn’t due to personal reasons.
I am so sorry. My condolences.
Excellent video my friend! New subscriber (214). By the way, I'm also spotter. A big hug and greetings from Venezuela! 🙋🏻♂️🇻🇪
Thank you so much for the kind words!! 🙏🏻 Right on!!! A big hug and greetings to you as well!!!
@@aviationavenue2261 You are welcome my friend 🤟🏻😎
What was the difference between a p39 and p61
Both the P-39 and P-63 had unusual layouts. A reason for this was the engine being installed/located in the center fuselage. Just behind the pilot. As a result, this drove a tractor propeller using a long shaft. The difference between the two aircraft was the tail was rounded on the P-39, the prop was much smaller, it was only a three-bladed prop vs the four bladed prop on the P-63. The P-63’s on the other hand was much larger, it’s tail was also clipped as well. Thanks for watching Steve!
Was this the one crashing into the B-17 or is it still flying?
No. This is a newly restored model that the museum has been working on for a long time.
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I really get a bit annoyed at fast digital Video given the Propellors appear all funky weird from what the human eye actually sees in person