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Medicman71 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 01, 2023 1:22 pm I probably won't participate in any GB's as of right now cause I'm trying to finish what I've started.

Stikpusher wrote: ↑Mon Jul 31, 2023 10:01 pm
Vietnam… huge subject area… especially if you open it up to the French era…

I guess I should have said: US War in Vietnam and SE Asia from 1964 to 1973, with focus on but not limited to The Air War

Stikpusher wrote: ↑Tue Aug 01, 2023 9:51 am

BlackSheep214 wrote: ↑Tue Aug 01, 2023 8:19 am Carlos... any WW2 Japanese subject. Be it aircraft, ship, figures, armor, etc...

I like the sound of that…

I got hooked on the something similar on another web site so i'm always in for some j-aircraft.

I was thinking WWII ish, fixed gear including floats, retractable but fixed with skis. Airplanes - think Stuka, Ki-26, Val, I-16 with Skis, Kingfisher etc.

I also think a single type build would be fun to see everyone's interpretation. Like a P-51D build for tempestjohnny

I thought chatgpt could help with the fixed landing gear question... maybe I've missed something

During World War II, many aircraft had fixed landing gear, which means their landing gear was non-retractable and remained extended throughout the flight. Here are some well-known World War II airplanes that had fixed landing gear:

1. Supermarine Spitfire: The Spitfire was a British fighter aircraft known for its iconic elliptical wings and excellent performance. Most versions of the Spitfire had fixed landing gear.

2. Hawker Hurricane: Another British fighter aircraft, the Hurricane, was a crucial asset during the early stages of the war, especially during the Battle of Britain. It also had fixed landing gear.

3. Messerschmitt Bf 109: A German fighter aircraft, the Bf 109 was one of the most widely used fighter planes by the Luftwaffe. Many versions of the Bf 109 had fixed landing gear.

4. Focke-Wulf Fw 190: This German single-seat fighter aircraft was renowned for its robust design and versatility. Like the Bf 109, many versions of the Fw 190 had fixed landing gear.

5. P-47 Thunderbolt: The P-47 was a heavy, powerful American fighter aircraft that served in various roles, including escorting bombers and ground-attack missions. It had fixed landing gear.

6. IL-2 Sturmovik: This Soviet ground-attack aircraft was highly effective against enemy ground targets. It had fixed landing gear, which contributed to its sturdiness and resilience.

7. A-36 Apache (P-51A Mustang): The A-36 Apache was an early variant of the P-51 Mustang used by the United States Army Air Forces. It had fixed landing gear.

It's worth noting that while these aircraft had fixed landing gear, some of them had later variants or versions that featured retractable landing gear for improved aerodynamics and performance. The use of fixed landing gear in these aircraft was mainly due to design simplicity and sturdiness, which were important considerations during the wartime production period.

Losing faith here...

ME: every one of the planes you listed had retractable landing gear

ChatGPT
Apologies for the confusion in my previous response. You are correct; I made a mistake in listing those aircraft as having fixed landing gear. I appreciate your attention to detail. Let me correct that information.

Indeed, all the aircraft I mentioned in my previous response had retractable landing gear. During World War II, most fighter and bomber aircraft were equipped with retractable landing gear to improve aerodynamics, reduce drag, and increase performance.

Fixed landing gear was more common on earlier aircraft and certain specialized aircraft, such as some ground-attack planes and trainers, but for the fighters and bombers listed in my previous response, they all had retractable landing gear. I apologize for any confusion caused and appreciate your understanding.

Is ChatGpt an AI? That thing is a flippin’ idiot in regards to a very simple question…

Yes it's the poster child for Generative AI. But ya, I've seen some questionable responses... Not ready to trust AI at all, though there's a lot of goodness.

How about a Big Mouth build? All those beautiful gaping intakes (Pitot intake?) like the F-8, A7, F-84, F-100, Mig 15

I like it! Any excuse to build a SLUF...

Good suggestions so far… Big mouths can even apply to some prop types such as the Typhoon/Tempest, early Stuka, and later model P-40’s…

The Stuka and the Val (?) had fixed landing gear during WW2....