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{{infobox Aircraft | {{infobox Aircraft | ||
|image =mb5_3.jpg | |image = mb5_3.jpg | ||
|name =Martin Baker MB5 | |name = Martin Baker MB5 | ||
|type = WWII Fighter Aircraft | |type = WWII Fighter Aircraft | ||
|authors = | |authors = Emmanuel Baranger | ||
|fdm = | |fdm = YASim | ||
|status = | |status = | ||
|fgname = mb5 | |fgname = mb5 | ||
|download = | |download = | ||
}} | }} | ||
The '''Martin-Baker MB-5''' was a British aircraft developed at the end of the second world war. Although it never saw production, it compared well with contemporary fighter aircraft. The contra-rotating propellers eliminated much of the disadvantage of prop driven fighters at the time, and provided good acceleration. | |||
== Review == | |||
{{review}} | |||
Starting the MB-5 (v20111202 from Flight Gear Aircraft Version 2.6 download page) with its impressive contrarotating propellers consists of tapping "SHIFT M" 3 times, "SHIFT }" 3 times, tapping the throttle key "pg UP" 3 times and pressing 's' to start. | |||
Starting the MB-5 with its impressive contrarotating propellers consists of tapping "SHIFT M" 3 times, "SHIFT }" 3 times, tapping the throttle key "pg UP" 3 times and pressing 's' to start. | |||
The aircraft starts with its brakes off, so it starts rolling on startup. The stick must be held back a moderate amount to prevent a deadly and uncontrollable ground loop, with the MB-5 cavorting all over the field otherwise. I would think the contra-rotating props should have prevented this. | The aircraft starts with its brakes off, so it starts rolling on startup. The stick must be held back a moderate amount to prevent a deadly and uncontrollable ground loop, with the MB-5 cavorting all over the field otherwise. I would think the contra-rotating props should have prevented this. | ||
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Overall a fast and pleasant aircraft to fly. | Overall a fast and pleasant aircraft to fly. | ||
===Compatibility=== | |||
* Flight Gear 1.0: Loads and runs | |||
* Flight Gear 2.0: Not Tested | |||
* Flight Gear 2.4: Not Tested | |||
* Flight Gear 2.6: Not Tested | |||
(Anyone running these versions please add the information above) | |||
== | === Speeds as tested on FlightGear model === | ||
* Take-off: 80 mph | |||
* Stall: 60 mph | |||
== Gallery == | |||
{{Gallery | |||
|Mb5zoom.jpg|The MB-5 in a climb | |||
|Mb5 2.jpg|Cockpit of MB5 | |||
|Mb5instrumentsLARGE.jpg|Close up of instruments. Note Air Speed Indicator (arrow) | |||
}} | |||
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[[Category:Aircraft with contra-rotating propellers]] | |||
[[Category:Fighter aircraft]] | |||