Boulton Paul BP.79 (1941)
WWII British Twin-Engine Fighter Concept
Price: $50.00 + Shipping
STATUS: 1 IN STOCK
Price: $50.00 + Shipping
STATUS: 1 IN STOCK
About the Design
The Boulton Paul BP.79 was designed in response to the British Air Ministry's request for a high-speed night-fighter to bring down German bombers and their fighter escorts. Originally conceived as a single-engine fighter, the P.79 was eventually enlarged to accommodate two engines, both of which would be located beneath the wings. The two-man crew would sit in the central nacelle, which was equipped with an upward facing anti-aircraft turret. In later versions, this turret was replaced with a navigator's station.
The P.79's most distinguishing feature was its twin-boom tail, which was still a relatively experimental feature for this era. Work on the P.79 was halted when the RAF decided that its role could better be filled by the deHavilland Mosquito, which was also under development. |
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