Gloster Meteor Mk III
EE239 YQ-Q
Long Nacel Late Version
AvHistory - Version-4.00.167
Gregory Pierson's Version 4.0 first released in August 2006 represents a complete update of the AvHistory 1% Assembly Line Process (1%ALP). Compared to our previous efforts, 4.0 is an order of magnitude improvement and a closer step towards our goal of producing aircraft that perform within 1% of the real aircraft. For additional info on Version-4 flight packages see the included AvHistory - Version-4 1%ALP text file.
AIRCRAFT BACKGROUND:
The Gloster Meteor Mk III (LNLV) fighter was developed by John "johno_UK" Benfield. John BRAVO/4 Whelan has painted the plane as tail number EE239 squadron code YQ-Q of 616 Squadron based in England to defend against the V-1 flying bomb during 1944.
The only Allied turbojet-powered aircraft to see combat during World War II, the Gloster Meteor was designed by George Carter, whose preliminary study gained Air Ministry approval in November 1940 under Specification F.9/40. Its twin-engine layout was determined by the low thrust produced by the turbojet engines then available.
The Meteor F.Mk III, the second and last mark to see operational service during World War II, had increased fuel capacity and a sliding bubble canopy in place of the sideways-opening hood of the Meteor Mk.l. Fifteen F.Mk IIIs were completed with Welland engines and 195 with Derwents, some in lengthened engine nacelles. The Derwent engines in the Mk III produced 2000 lbs of thrust improving the performance over the original Mk I Meteors.
Flight tests demonstrated that the original short nacelles, which extended fore and aft of the wing, contributed heavily to compressibility buffeting at high speed. New, longer nacelles not only cured some of the compressibility problems but added 120 km/h (75 mph) at altitude, even without upgraded powerplants.
The last batch of Meteor F 3s featured the longer nacelles while other F 3s were retrofitted in the field with the new nacelles.
The RAF began recieving Mk III Meteors in December of 1944. In 1945, Mk III's were deployed to the continent. However, these fighters were prohibited from flying over Germany to prevent capture. At any rate, Meteors did not encounter any German jet aircraft during the war.
EE239 YQ-Q
Long Nacel Late Version
AvHistory - Version-4.00.167
Gregory Pierson's Version 4.0 first released in August 2006 represents a complete update of the AvHistory 1% Assembly Line Process (1%ALP). Compared to our previous efforts, 4.0 is an order of magnitude improvement and a closer step towards our goal of producing aircraft that perform within 1% of the real aircraft. For additional info on Version-4 flight packages see the included AvHistory - Version-4 1%ALP text file.
AIRCRAFT BACKGROUND:
The Gloster Meteor Mk III (LNLV) fighter was developed by John "johno_UK" Benfield. John BRAVO/4 Whelan has painted the plane as tail number EE239 squadron code YQ-Q of 616 Squadron based in England to defend against the V-1 flying bomb during 1944.
The only Allied turbojet-powered aircraft to see combat during World War II, the Gloster Meteor was designed by George Carter, whose preliminary study gained Air Ministry approval in November 1940 under Specification F.9/40. Its twin-engine layout was determined by the low thrust produced by the turbojet engines then available.
The Meteor F.Mk III, the second and last mark to see operational service during World War II, had increased fuel capacity and a sliding bubble canopy in place of the sideways-opening hood of the Meteor Mk.l. Fifteen F.Mk IIIs were completed with Welland engines and 195 with Derwents, some in lengthened engine nacelles. The Derwent engines in the Mk III produced 2000 lbs of thrust improving the performance over the original Mk I Meteors.
Flight tests demonstrated that the original short nacelles, which extended fore and aft of the wing, contributed heavily to compressibility buffeting at high speed. New, longer nacelles not only cured some of the compressibility problems but added 120 km/h (75 mph) at altitude, even without upgraded powerplants.
The last batch of Meteor F 3s featured the longer nacelles while other F 3s were retrofitted in the field with the new nacelles.
The RAF began recieving Mk III Meteors in December of 1944. In 1945, Mk III's were deployed to the continent. However, these fighters were prohibited from flying over Germany to prevent capture. At any rate, Meteors did not encounter any German jet aircraft during the war.
