Bv238

Nazi Germany Transport Floatplane — 1 Built.

Originally designed as a passenger flying boat for the postwar Lufthansa, the BV design was adapted in for military use as a maritime patrol and transport aircraft. When completed in it was the largest aircraft since the Maxim Gorkii and the heaviest built to that time. A quarter-scale testbed called the FGP was deemed necessary to test the aerodynamics and water handling, but it completely failed to take off when tested on wheels and was then damaged by saboteurs. All the engines seized on its first flight from water - months after the first full-scale BV flew. The sole complete BV was caught on a lake by P Mustangs and sunk by machine-gun fire in September Although three further BV s and three BV landplane bombers were under construction, the loss of the only flying example caused the Luftwaffe to give up on the idea.

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It was introduced in Update 1. The size of the aircraft served a two-fold purpose, to show Germany's technological might and a show of force. Weighing in at tons , lb or 99, kg , equal in weight to two BA-BN Superfortresses, the massive flying boat could hold an impressive bomb load or transport crew and vehicles upwards of troops total. Though a slow-moving and even slower manoeuvring whale of a plane, the BV is not to be considered a "sitting duck" just waiting to be picked off. With gunner positions in the nose, dorsal turret, tail and one rear-facing turret mid-wing on each wing, approach towards this aircraft is a very dangerous manoeuvre. The dorsal turret consists of a dual MG 20 mm autocannons whereas all other turrets are quad MG machine gun setups. Approach from the rear of the aircraft is almost impossible to do without being hit by the defensive fire, the best bet is a high-speed diving approach from the front or a high-speed approach from below. This aircraft is difficult to bring down with purely machine gun fire as they will need to be concentrated on the pilots or the engines and will typically take several passes to inflict much damage. With autocannons, on the other hand, the wings will be the weakest link as causing a wing to snap will send the leviathan crashing down to the earth. BV s are a big juicy target for many players and as such, it is in the best interest of the flying boat pilot to try to enlist the services of an escort fighter or two. This provides two benefits, one, protection of the bomber to allow it to get to the target and drop its payload and two, enemy fighters come to the escorts, allowing the escorts to typically attack with an energy advantage. The BV is a big plane with big advantages and big disadvantages, but the bombing potential makes it worth the chance taken to get it over a target. Don't be surprised when enemy fighters come gunning for you, just work it so they end up on your tail and let your gunners do their job! Due to being an aircraft of this size, it is no surprise that the BV is a very sluggish plane when it comes to making changes in flight. Typical characteristics of this aircraft are slow acceleration, poor climb rate, low top speed, pitiful turn rate and an agonizingly slow roll rate, the BV is a handful and will not out-perform any aircraft it will face in-game.

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It was the heaviest aircraft ever flown when it first flew in , and was the largest aircraft produced by any of the Axis powers in World War II. Six 1, kW 1, hp Daimler-Benz DB inverted V12 piston engines were used in total, arranged in three forward-facing engine nacelles on each wing, with each engine's coolant radiator in a chin cowl directly under the engine, bearing an almost identical appearance to those fitted to the Do M medium bomber and some examples of the Do J night fighter, and possibly were Kraftei , or "power-egg" unitized engine modules. The sole completed BV was strafed and sunk while docked on Schaalsee. Sources differ in date, the attackers and the attack aircraft used. This represented the largest single aircraft to be destroyed during the war. Drew was told after the raid that he had destroyed a BV Wiking another large flying boat. He continued to believe this was the case until he was contacted by the BBC in for a documentary, and told that their research had determined that the aircraft he had destroyed was actually the BV V1, undergoing flight tests at the seaplane base at Schaal Lake.

For the first few decades after humanity conquered flight, flying boats consistently ranked among the largest aircraft in the world. In fact, the H-4 Hercules, which was built in the s, is still one of the largest aircraft ever built. This trend continued during WWII, with Germany producing a flying boat that for a while was the heaviest aircraft ever constructed. This makes sense as Germany… well, the Fuhr, had a fascination with enormous projects and machines. This aquatic monster was powered by six engines and was the heaviest aircraft ever built at the time of its construction. While contemporary aircraft matched a few of its dimensions, nothing equaled its sheer weight and overall size for a while. This ton machine was the biggest seaplane to reach production status during the war. The Wiking was designed in the s as a commercial transport, but after the war broke out it was repurposed as a military transport where it could carry 92 troops. Interestingly, the Wiking was powered by six opposed diesel engines; an unusual configuration that allowed the Wiking to be refueled by U-boats. The BV was designed from the start as a long-range military aircraft, although there is a distinct lack of information available for it.

Bv238

It was introduced in Update 1. The size of the aircraft served a two-fold purpose, to show Germany's technological might and a show of force. Weighing in at tons , lb or 99, kg , equal in weight to two BA-BN Superfortresses, the massive flying boat could hold an impressive bomb load or transport crew and vehicles upwards of troops total. Though a slow-moving and even slower manoeuvring whale of a plane, the BV is not to be considered a "sitting duck" just waiting to be picked off. With gunner positions in the nose, dorsal turret, tail and one rear-facing turret mid-wing on each wing, approach towards this aircraft is a very dangerous manoeuvre. The dorsal turret consists of a dual MG 20 mm autocannons whereas all other turrets are quad MG machine gun setups.

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This page was last edited on 4 June , at Ammunition rounds. Tools Tools. Reich Air Ministry aircraft designations. It carries a massive bombload allowing the bomber to decimate several bombing points and deliver more ordnance yet to the enemy airfield. A huge front hatch door was provided for easy access to the fuselage interior. Kay and Eddie J. The wings were used to provide additional room for spare fuel and oil tanks. ISBN German Aircraft of the Second World War. The sole completed BV was strafed and sunk while docked on Schaalsee. All the engines seized on its first flight from water - months after the first full-scale BV flew. Radial or inline?

Nazi Germany Transport Floatplane — 1 Built. As the Bv development began in the late stages of the war, only one aircraft was ever completed and used only briefly. In , Lufthansa opened a tender for a long-range passenger flying boat transport that would be able to reach New York in 20 hours.

London: Aerospace Publishing Limited. It was supposed to take the BV aircraft as a basis, which at that time began to enter service. Dan Rowan , e-mail , The aircraft was attacked by Hawker Typhoons , or Hawker Tempests. The lower hull was replaced by a plain fairing with retractable undercarriage comprising twelve main and two nose wheels. Front view of the Bv with the nose hatch doors open [Warbird Photographs] Throughout the Bv development phase, it was often discussed precisely which role it could fulfill. BV Six more aircraft were to be powered by six BMW engines and these would be designated as B-series. Name E-mail. Griehl states that the first flight test was made on the 11th of March