Введение
Британский сверхзвуковой исследовательский самолет
The Bristol Type 188 is a supersonic research aircraft designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Bristol Aeroplane Company. It was nicknamed the Flaming Pencil in reference to its length and relatively slender cross section as well as its intended purpose. The Type 188 was developed as part of supporting research efforts for the Avro 730, a later cancelled bomber capable of Mach 3 flight. Its purpose was to explore high speed, high temperature flights; for the latter purpose, it made use of unconventional materials, such as large quantities of stainless steel, as well as the incorporation of an active refrigeration system. To work with this material, relatively exotic puddle welding fabrication techniques were employed along with extensive technical support from external companies. As part of its intended test programme, the Type 188 was designed with flexible engine installations that allowed for the fitting of different air intakes, engines, and propelling nozzles. It was also furnished with extensive electronic sensors, data recording, and telemetry apparatus. A total of three aircraft were constructed, a single static test frame along with two (constructor numbers 13518 and 13519) flight capable aircraft; various scale models were also produced. During May 1960, the first airframe was delivered to the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) at Farnborough. The maiden flight of the Type 188 occurred on 14 April 1962. Flight testing encountered numerous problems, including the excessive fuel consumption of the De Havilland Gyron Junior engines used, which did not permit the aircraft to fly at high speeds long enough to evaluate the "thermal soaking" of the airframe, one of the main research areas of the project. Across 51 flights, the Type 188 attained a maximum speed of Mach 1.88 (1,440 mph : 2,300 km/h) at 36,000 ft (11,000 m). Several of Britain's aircraft manufacturers took interest in this relatively advanced specification, Bristol Aircraft being specifically invited to tendered by ministry officials. Instead, a relatively cutting edge technique of arc welding using an argon gas shield, known as puddle welding, was used. Another British aircraft manufacturer, the W. G. Armstrong Whitworth company, provided substantial technical help and support to Bristol during this period; they had also explored the use of puddle welding for advanced aerospace purposes. Armstrong Whitworth produced major sections of the airframe as a subcontractor. North American Aviation used the same methods of argon welding of stainless steel honeycomb sheet metal for the XB 70 Valkyrie bomber. A fused quartz windscreen and canopy and cockpit refrigeration system were designed and fitted, but were never tested in the environment for which they had been designed. The pilot was provisioned with a conventional ejector seat. All of the flight controls, along with elements such as the undercarriage and four part air brakes, were hydraulically powered. The Type 188 was originally intended to be powered by a pair of Rolls Royce Avon engines, however, these were substituted for a pair of De Havilland Gyron Junior engines (each of which was half a ton lighter) in June 1957. This change of engines necessitated some configuration changes, including the mounting of the engines further forwards along with elongated nacelles and jet pipes. The Gyron Junior was then under development for the Saunders Roe SR.177 supersonic interceptor and incorporated a fully variable reheat arrangement, which achieved a smooth variation in thrust between dry and full reheat, so being one of the first engines in the world to give continuous variation in thrust from idle to max reheat. This choice of powerplant resulted in the Type 188 having a typical endurance of only 25 minutes, not long enough to conduct the high speed research tests that were required of it. Chief Test Pilot Godfrey L. Auty reported that while the Type 188 transitioned smoothly from subsonic to supersonic flight, the Gyron Junior engines were prone to surging beyond that speed, causing the aircraft to pitch and yaw. In order to solve the aerodynamic and flutter problems identified, a large number of scale models were produced and tested. Some of these models were mounted on converted rocket boosters and used to conduct free flight investigations, multiple such launches were conducted from RAE Aberporth. As a result of these tests, along with wind tunnel testing, various aerodynamic refinements and alterations were made to the Type 188's design. As a result, a largely rectangular wing plan was adopted between the engine nacelles alongside horn balanced ailerons on the compact outer wings; the all moving tailplane was also raised to the top of the fin while the chord was also extended to accommodate single engine failure during take off. XF923 was intended to remain with Bristol for its initial flights and evaluation before turning it over to the MoA. XF926 had its first flight, powered by XF923s engines, on 26 April 1963; XF926 was given over to RAE Bedford for its flying programme. Across 51 flights, the Type 188 reached a top speed of Mach 1.88 (1,440 mph : 2,300 km/h) at 36,000 ft (11,000 m). The longest subsonic flight lasted only 48 minutes, which was largely due to 70 percent of the aircraft's total fuel capacity being consumed just to attain its operational altitude. Measurements during testing were collected and, in addition to being recorded onboard, were transmitted to a ground station for live review as well as being recording and subsequently analysed. The ground station was typically manned by both an engineer and a "ground pilot"; the extent of the flight information transmitted permitted the ground pilot to comprehensively advise the pilot of the aircraft in real time, although it was convention for only key information to be communicated as such to avoid excessive distraction to the pilot flying. By the end of the programme, considered the most expensive to date for a research aircraft in Britain, one aircraft had to be "cannibalised" in order to keep the other airframe flightworthy. |prime units?= kts
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Bristol Type 188 – это сверхзвуковой исследовательский самолет, разработанный и произведенный британской авиастроительной компанией Bristol Aeroplane Company. Он получил прозвище «Пылающий карандаш» из-за своей длины и относительно стройного поперечного сечения, а также предполагаемого назначения. Type 188 был разработан в рамках поддержки исследовательских работ по проекту Avro 730, впоследствии отмененного бомбардировщика, способного развивать скорость 3 Маха. Его целью было исследование полетов на высоких скоростях и при высоких температурах; для последней цели использовались нетрадиционные материалы, такие как большое количество нержавеющей стали, а также система активного охлаждения. Для работы с этим материалом применялись относительно сложные методы изготовления сварки в защитных газах, а также была оказана обширная техническая поддержка со стороны сторонних компаний. В рамках запланированной программы испытаний Type 188 был спроектирован с гибкими установками двигателей, позволяющими устанавливать различные воздухозаборники, двигатели и реактивные сопла. Он также был оснащен обширными электронными датчиками, системой записи данных и телеметрическим оборудованием. Всего было построено три самолета: один статический испытательный стенд и два летных экземпляра (бортовые номера 13518 и 13519), а также различные масштабные модели. В мае 1960 года первый планер был передан в Королевский авиационный институт (RAE) в Фарнборо. Первый полет Type 188 состоялся 14 апреля 1962 года. Летные испытания столкнулись с многочисленными проблемами, включая чрезмерный расход топлива двигателей De Havilland Gyron Junior, что не позволяло самолету летать на высоких скоростях достаточно долго для оценки «теплового просачивания» фюзеляжа – одной из основных задач проекта. За 51 полет Type 188 достиг максимальной скорости 1,88 Маха (2300 км/ч, 1440 миль/ч) на высоте 11 000 м (36 000 футов). Несколько британских авиастроителей проявили интерес к этой относительно передовой спецификации, и Bristol Aircraft была специально приглашена к участию в тендере должностными лицами министерства. Вместо этого была использована относительно передовая техника дуговой сварки в среде аргона, известная как сварка в защитных газах. Другая британская авиастроительная компания, W. G. Armstrong Whitworth, оказала значительную техническую помощь и поддержку Bristol в этот период; они также изучали применение сварки в защитных газах для передовых аэрокосмических целей. Armstrong Whitworth производила основные секции фюзеляжа в качестве субподрядчика. North American Aviation использовала те же методы аргонной сварки листовой нержавеющей стали сотовой структуры для бомбардировщика XB-70 Valkyrie. Были спроектированы и установлены фонарь кабины и ветровое стекло из кварцевого стекла, а также система охлаждения кабины, но они так и не были испытаны в условиях, для которых они были предназначены. Пилот был оснащен стандартным катапультируемым креслом. Все органы управления полетом, а также элементы, такие как шасси и четырехсекционные воздушные тормоза, приводились в действие гидравлически. Первоначально Type 188 должен был быть оснащен двумя двигателями Rolls Royce Avon, однако в июне 1957 года они были заменены двумя двигателями De Havilland Gyron Junior (каждый из которых был на полтонны легче). Эта замена двигателей потребовала некоторых изменений в конфигурации, включая установку двигателей дальше вперед, а также удлинение мотогондол и реактивных сопел. Gyron Junior разрабатывался для сверхзвукового перехватчика Saunders Roe SR.177 и включал в себя полностью регулируемую форсажную камеру, которая обеспечивала плавное изменение тяги от минимальной до максимальной, что делало его одним из первых двигателей в мире, обеспечивающих непрерывное изменение тяги от холостого хода до максимального форсажа. Этот выбор силовой установки привел к тому, что типичная продолжительность полета Type 188 составляла всего 25 минут, чего было недостаточно для проведения необходимых высокоскоростных исследовательских испытаний. Главный летчик-испытатель Годфри Л. Аути сообщил, что, хотя Type 188 плавно переходил от дозвуковой к сверхзвуковой скорости, двигатели Gyron Junior имели тенденцию к срывам на этой скорости, что приводило к тангажу и рысканию самолета. Для решения выявленных аэродинамических проблем и проблем флаттера было изготовлено и испытано большое количество масштабных моделей. Некоторые из этих моделей были установлены на переоборудованных ракетных ускорителях и использовались для проведения свободнолетательных исследований, было проведено несколько таких запусков с RAE Aberporth. В результате этих испытаний, а также испытаний в аэродинамической трубе, в конструкцию Type 188 были внесены различные аэродинамические улучшения и изменения. В частности, была принята в основном прямоугольная схема крыла между мотогондолами двигателей, а также элероны с роговыми компенсаторами на компактных законцовках крыла; всеповоротное оперение было поднято на верхнюю часть киля, а его хорда была увеличена для обеспечения устойчивости при отказе одного двигателя во время взлета. XF923 должен был остаться у Bristol для первоначальных полетов и оценки, прежде чем его передадут MoA. XF926 совершил свой первый полет, оснащенный двигателями XF923, 26 апреля 1963 года; XF926 был передан RAE Bedford для проведения летной программы. За 51 полет Type 188 достиг максимальной скорости 1,88 Маха (2300 км/ч, 1440 миль/ч) на высоте 11 000 м (36 000 футов). Самый продолжительный дозвуковой полет длился всего 48 минут, что было во многом связано с тем, что 70 процентов общего запаса топлива самолета было израсходовано только для достижения рабочей высоты. Измерения, полученные во время испытаний, собирались и, помимо записи на борту, передавались на наземную станцию для оперативного просмотра, а также записывались и впоследствии анализировались. На наземной станции обычно находились инженер и «наземный пилот»; объем информации о полете, передаваемой на землю, позволял наземному пилоту всесторонне консультировать пилота самолета в режиме реального времени, хотя обычно передавалась только ключевая информация, чтобы не отвлекать пилота. К концу программы, которая считалась самой дорогостоящей на сегодняшний день для исследовательского самолета в Великобритании, один самолет пришлось «каннибализировать», чтобы поддерживать другой планер в летной годности.
The Bristol Type 188 is a supersonic research aircraft designed and produced by the British aircraft manufacturer Bristol Aeroplane Company. It was nicknamed the Flaming Pencil in reference to its length and relatively slender cross section as well as its intended purpose. The Type 188 was developed as part of supporting research efforts for the Avro 730, a later cancelled bomber capable of Mach 3 flight. Its purpose was to explore high speed, high temperature flights; for the latter purpose, it made use of unconventional materials, such as large quantities of stainless steel, as well as the incorporation of an active refrigeration system. To work with this material, relatively exotic puddle welding fabrication techniques were employed along with extensive technical support from external companies. As part of its intended test programme, the Type 188 was designed with flexible engine installations that allowed for the fitting of different air intakes, engines, and propelling nozzles. It was also furnished with extensive electronic sensors, data recording, and telemetry apparatus. A total of three aircraft were constructed, a single static test frame along with two (constructor numbers 13518 and 13519) flight capable aircraft; various scale models were also produced. During May 1960, the first airframe was delivered to the Royal Aircraft Establishment (RAE) at Farnborough. The maiden flight of the Type 188 occurred on 14 April 1962. Flight testing encountered numerous problems, including the excessive fuel consumption of the De Havilland Gyron Junior engines used, which did not permit the aircraft to fly at high speeds long enough to evaluate the "thermal soaking" of the airframe, one of the main research areas of the project. Across 51 flights, the Type 188 attained a maximum speed of Mach 1.88 (1,440 mph : 2,300 km/h) at 36,000 ft (11,000 m). Several of Britain's aircraft manufacturers took interest in this relatively advanced specification, Bristol Aircraft being specifically invited to tendered by ministry officials. Instead, a relatively cutting edge technique of arc welding using an argon gas shield, known as puddle welding, was used. Another British aircraft manufacturer, the W. G. Armstrong Whitworth company, provided substantial technical help and support to Bristol during this period; they had also explored the use of puddle welding for advanced aerospace purposes. Armstrong Whitworth produced major sections of the airframe as a subcontractor. North American Aviation used the same methods of argon welding of stainless steel honeycomb sheet metal for the XB 70 Valkyrie bomber. A fused quartz windscreen and canopy and cockpit refrigeration system were designed and fitted, but were never tested in the environment for which they had been designed. The pilot was provisioned with a conventional ejector seat. All of the flight controls, along with elements such as the undercarriage and four part air brakes, were hydraulically powered. The Type 188 was originally intended to be powered by a pair of Rolls Royce Avon engines, however, these were substituted for a pair of De Havilland Gyron Junior engines (each of which was half a ton lighter) in June 1957. This change of engines necessitated some configuration changes, including the mounting of the engines further forwards along with elongated nacelles and jet pipes. The Gyron Junior was then under development for the Saunders Roe SR.177 supersonic interceptor and incorporated a fully variable reheat arrangement, which achieved a smooth variation in thrust between dry and full reheat, so being one of the first engines in the world to give continuous variation in thrust from idle to max reheat. This choice of powerplant resulted in the Type 188 having a typical endurance of only 25 minutes, not long enough to conduct the high speed research tests that were required of it. Chief Test Pilot Godfrey L. Auty reported that while the Type 188 transitioned smoothly from subsonic to supersonic flight, the Gyron Junior engines were prone to surging beyond that speed, causing the aircraft to pitch and yaw. In order to solve the aerodynamic and flutter problems identified, a large number of scale models were produced and tested. Some of these models were mounted on converted rocket boosters and used to conduct free flight investigations, multiple such launches were conducted from RAE Aberporth. As a result of these tests, along with wind tunnel testing, various aerodynamic refinements and alterations were made to the Type 188's design. As a result, a largely rectangular wing plan was adopted between the engine nacelles alongside horn balanced ailerons on the compact outer wings; the all moving tailplane was also raised to the top of the fin while the chord was also extended to accommodate single engine failure during take off. XF923 was intended to remain with Bristol for its initial flights and evaluation before turning it over to the MoA. XF926 had its first flight, powered by XF923s engines, on 26 April 1963; XF926 was given over to RAE Bedford for its flying programme. Across 51 flights, the Type 188 reached a top speed of Mach 1.88 (1,440 mph : 2,300 km/h) at 36,000 ft (11,000 m). The longest subsonic flight lasted only 48 minutes, which was largely due to 70 percent of the aircraft's total fuel capacity being consumed just to attain its operational altitude. Measurements during testing were collected and, in addition to being recorded onboard, were transmitted to a ground station for live review as well as being recording and subsequently analysed. The ground station was typically manned by both an engineer and a "ground pilot"; the extent of the flight information transmitted permitted the ground pilot to comprehensively advise the pilot of the aircraft in real time, although it was convention for only key information to be communicated as such to avoid excessive distraction to the pilot flying. By the end of the programme, considered the most expensive to date for a research aircraft in Britain, one aircraft had to be "cannibalised" in order to keep the other airframe flightworthy. |prime units?= kts
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Заметные появления в СМИ
Бристоль 188 XF923 был широко представлен в фильме "Некоторые люди" (1962), полнометражном фильме, снятом преимущественно в Бристоле.