DevilDawg Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 This wasn't made by me; a sea-Valkyrie custom! Click here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_Major Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 wow thats quite the custom. very cool idea, i like it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mule Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Now if only we could find a WWII battle ship to launch it from... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mechamaniac Posted January 21, 2005 Share Posted January 21, 2005 Interesting idea. I wonder where the pontoons go in Battroid mode . Too bad it's also irrelevant since DYRL already showed us that Valkyries float. So, in "reality" all you would have to do is go to GERWALK, and drop down into the water VSTOL style. Then launch the same way and switch back to fighter mode. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skypoet Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 The painting scheme is that of a WWII "rufe" (rufe = zero with floats)... Sooo funny! I like the idea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora-7 Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 That's neat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
baxojayz Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Looks neat. I question whether any jet would be able to land in water. But a great job. Well executed. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted January 28, 2005 Share Posted January 28, 2005 Actually the English navy had designed and operationally flew a Jet aircraft capable of landing on water. This was back in the 60s i believe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hellohikaru Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Jet seaplanes are a very much possible provided the intakes are position in such a way to prevent sea water ingestion. The US Navy had tested the Convair Sea Dart and P-6M Seamaster but never accepted them or the concept. Seaplanes have the benefit of not needing an aircraft carrier and save alot of money too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aurora-7 Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 (edited) Except their seaworthy qualities take away from their aerodynamic ones. That and plentifull landbases around the world led the demise of flying boats. Martin's Seamaster: Edited January 29, 2005 by Aurora-7 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kin Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 That's pretty cool! Aint the Valk floats on water like in DYRL? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chrono Posted January 29, 2005 Share Posted January 29, 2005 Seaplanes have the benefit of not needing an aircraft carrier and save alot of money too. Yup seaplanes don't have the need of a aircraft carrier. However they save no money and are of limited usage. Because they need land support bases that cost in the millions to establish They are only good for tropical island hopping and very isolated areas with lakes nearby. Cool model though! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Solscud007 Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 neat concept. I recall in some discovery show about coldwar planes the Russians developed (partially the reason for thier economical downfall) but it was a large plane. Huge cargo plane. that flys jsut barely above the water in constant groundeffect. When you fly a plane, there is a sort fo cushion of air that is created (I forgot why) but it is something that occurs all the time. It can extend your runway usage distance. Anyway the russians designed this plane to stay there. Think of it as a natural hydrofoil. The plane rides this cushion of air and takes much less energy to stay aloft and conserves fuel. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HWR MKII Posted January 31, 2005 Share Posted January 31, 2005 I think that thing was called the Acranoplan. the russians had big plans fr it and they are still developing it. It works off of sheer ground effect. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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