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Sunova Surfboards lifestyle & landscapes photography
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The Messerschmitt Me-163 Komet, designed by Alexander Lippisch, was a German rocket-powered fighter aircraft. It is the only rocket-powered fighter aircraft ever to have been operational. Its design was revolutionary, and the Me-163 was capable of performance unrivalled at the time. German test pilot Heini Dittmar in early July 1944 reached 1,130 km/h, a flight airspeed record. Over 300 aircraft were built, but the Komet proved ineffective as a fighter and was responsible for the destruction of only about nine Allied aircraft (16 air victories for 10 losses, according to other sources.)
Work on the design started under the aegis of the Deutsche Forschungsanstalt für Segelflug (DFS) - the German Institute for the Study of sailplane flight. Their first design was a conversion of the earlier Lippisch Delta IV known as the DFS 39 and used purely as a glider testbed of the airframe. A larger follow-on version with a small propeller engine started as the DFS 194. The design included a number of features from its origins as a glider, notably a skid used for landings, which could be retracted into the aircraft's keel in flight. For takeoff, a pair of wheels, each mounted onto the ends of a specially designed cross-axle, were needed due to the weight of the fuel, but the wheels, forming a takeoff "dolly" under the landing skid, were released shortly after takeoff.
Two prototypes were followed by 30 Me-163 B-0 pre-production aircraft armed with two 20mm cannon and some 400 Me 163 B-1 production aircraft armed with two 30mm cannons, but which were otherwise similar to the B-0.
The performance of the Me-163 far exceeded that of contemporary piston engine fighters. At a speed of over 320 km/h the aircraft would take off, in a so-called "scharfen start" ("sharp start", with "start" being the German word for "take-off") from the ground, from its two-wheeled dolly. The aircraft would be kept at level flight at low altitude until the best climbing speed of around 676 km/h was reached, at which point it would jettison the dolly, pull up into a 70° angle of climb, heading upwards rapidly to a bomber's altitude. It could go higher if required, reaching 12,000m in an unheard-of three minutes. Once there, it would level off and quickly accelerate to speeds around 880 km/h or faster, which no Allied fighter could match. The usable Mach number was similar to that of the Me-262, but because of the high thrust-to-drag ratio, it was much easier for the pilot to lose track of the onset of severe compressibility and loss of control. A Mach warning system was installed as a result. The aircraft was remarkably agile and docile to fly at high speed. According to Rudolf Opitz, chief test pilot of the Me-163, it could "fly circles around any other fighter of its time".
In service, the Me-163 turned out to be difficult to use against enemy aircraft. Its tremendous speed and climb rate meant a target was reached and passed in a matter of seconds. Although the Me-163 was a stable gun platform, it required excellent marksmanship to bring down an enemy bomber. The Komet's two 30mm cannons had a relatively low muzzle velocity of 540 m/s, with the characteristic ballistic drop of such a weapon. The drop meant they were only accurate at short distance, and that it was almost impossible to hit a slow-moving bomber when the Komet was travelling very fast. Four or five hits were typically needed to down a B-17.
Five Me-163s were taken to the United States in 1945. An Me-163 B-1a, Werknummer (serial number) 191301, arrived at Freeman Field, Indiana, during mid-1945, and received the foreign equipment number FE-500. On 12 April 1946, it was flown aboard a cargo aircraft to the USAAF facility at Muroc dry lake in California for flight testing. Testing began on 3 May 1946 in the presence of Dr Alexander Lippisch and involved towing the unfuelled Komet behind a Boeing B-29 Superfortress to an altitude of 9,000–10,500m before it was released for a glide back to earth under the control of test pilot Major Gus Lundquist. Powered tests were planned, but not carried out after delamination of the aircraft's wooden wings was discovered. It was then stored at Norton AFB, CA. until 1954, when it was transferred to the Smithsonian Institution. The aircraft remained on display in an unrestored condition at the museum's Paul E. Garber Preservation, Restoration, and Storage Facility in Suitland, Maryland, until 1996, when it was lent to the Mighty Eighth Air Force Museum in Pooler, GA., for restoration and display but has since been returned to the Smithsonian and is seen above on display unrestored at the National Air and Space Museum's Steven F Udvar-Hazy Center near Chantilly, VA., in 2012.
Sunova Hybrids - The Soul
Western Australia
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The 2019 Porsche 911 GT3 RS is the Most Potent Naturally Aspirated 911 Ever. Porsche also offers a $18,000 Weissach package that includes carbon-fiber front and rear anti-roll bars and coupling rods, a carbon-fiber roof, and carbon-fiber steering wheel trim and shift paddles for a total weight reduction of 13 pounds.
The Porsche 911 GT3 is a high performance version of the Porsche 911 sports car primarily intended for racing. It is a line of high-performance models, which began with the 1973 911 Carrera RS. The GT3, introduced in 1999, is named after the Fédération Internationale de l'Automobile Group GT3 class, in which it was designed to compete.
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The Comet itself was a model produced by Mercury from 1960 to 1977, and it went through various iterations, starting as a compact car and later becoming a mid-size car. The Escapade was customized by George Barris, who completed the customization in just six weeks. The Comet was shortened by sixteen inches and featured custom sheet metal, sequential turn signals, a white leather interior, and pearlescent blue paint. [Source: Wikipedia]
Photographed at the Route 66 Cruisers Halloween Cruise-In at the Rock 'n Roll Hardee's in Springfield, Illinois on October 26, 2014.
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Sunova Team Rider: Paul Bocquet - The Speedster
Western Australia
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The late 1960s was an all-out horsepower war by most American marques. GM had their Yenko Camaro 396c.i. and optional 427c.i., Chrysler their 426c.i. Hemi-powered cars, and Ford with the potent GT500. The GT350R versions were true race-bred machines while the GT500 had many power features, big engines, and comfortable interiors.
The GT500 was first put into production in 1966 and carried a sticker price of $4,195. They were instantly popular, outselling the 289-powered engines nearly 2-to-1. These were the final Mustangs to be built by *Shelby-American. All future models were constructed by Ford, receiving only some input from Shelby.
*Shelby American was founded by Carroll Shelby in 1962 to build and market high performance parts and modified cars for individuals. Some of the automobiles produced by Shelby American were the Ford Mustang-based Shelby GT350 and Shelby GT500. Shelby American also created the legendary Shelby Cobra which was an AC Ace with a Ford V8.
The company was also highly involved with racing, with Shelby cars winning many races and the first title for an American constructor at the World Sportscar Championship in 1965. In 1966 Shelby American also provided support to Ford for their successful campaign to win the 1966 24 Hours of Le Mans as the historically first American constructor ever. With Shelby Daytona, Shelby became one of only three American constructors (along with Ford and Chevrolet) to win title on the international scene at the FIA World Championships.
Engine: .............................................................................. Rousch 427 c.i.
Horsepower: ............................................................................ 815 h.p.
Transmission: ............................................................... 5-speed, manual
Brakes: ..................................................... 4-wheel power assisted disc
Steering: ................................................. Power assisted rack & pinion
Features (this car): All aluminum supercharged, 427 bored and stroked to 482c.i. Tremec TKO 5-speed, Currie 9” rear-end, coil over suspension, QA-1 shocks, Chris Aston chassisworks power steering system, 4 piston Baer calipers (disk brakes), 5 point racing harness and custom leather interior. Price: If you have to ask, you cannot afford it.................
Sources: www.conceptcarz.com/vehicle/z2948/Shelby-Mustang-GT-500.aspx
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Shelby_American#History
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Auto Moto Rétro Rouen 2016
En 40 jours, enfermé dans une maison à Palm Springs afin de s’isoler et de travailler au calme, Raymond Loewy, assisté Tom Kellogg, Bob Andrews, John Ebstein, va concevoir ce magnifique coupé
Sunova Surfboards lifestyle & landscapes photography
Western Australia
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328 units produced
Vmax: 223 km/h (fastest SUV at the time)
0-100 km/h: ~ 8 sec
engine: 5167 cc V12
power: 335 KW / 455 CV
empty weight: 2700 kg
(C) Wikipedia: The Lamborghini LM002 is an SUV/SUT that was built by the Lamborghini automobile company between 1986 and 1993. The LM002 was an unusual departure for Lamborghini which, at the time, was primarily known for high-performance grand tourers and sports cars. The LM002 is also the first four-wheel drive model manufactured by Lamborghini.
Sunova Surfboards lifestyle & landscapes photography
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Sunova Surfboards lifestyle & landscapes photography
France - Hossegor
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Photographed at the 65th Secretary of State Vehicle Show in Springfield, Illinois on September 6, 2014.
Please visit my collection of Motor Vehicles on Flickr where you will find over 10,000 car and truck photos organized in albums by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.
1960 Chevrolet Corvette at the Corvette and High Performance Car Show and Swap Meet Puyallup WA (sold for $125K)
Sunova Surfboards lifestyle & landscapes photography
Western Australia
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Sunova Team Rider: Paul Bocquet - The Magic Carpet
Western Australia
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Sunova Hybrids - The Soul
Western Australia
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For Mike Whitehead as promised. During a visit from my big sister in 2012, I took a few shots of her latest toy - yes the rest of us just dream :))
Auto Moto Rétro Rouen 2016
En 40 jours, enfermé dans une maison à Palm Springs afin de s’isoler et de travailler au calme, Raymond Loewy, assisté Tom Kellogg, Bob Andrews, John Ebstein, va concevoir ce magnifique coupé
Sunova Surfboards lifestyle & landscapes photography
Western Australia
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Photographed at the 15th Annual McLean County Antique Auto Club Exhibition on the grounds of the David Davis Mansion in Bloomington, Illinois on August 6, 2011. The event is co-sponsored by the David Davis Mansion Foundation.
Please visit my collection of Motor Vehicles on Flickr where you will find over 10,000 car and truck photos organized in albums by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.
Sunova Team Rider: Paul Bocquet surfing The Professional
Western Australia
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MUA / Hair: Ariëlla Ardjosentono
Photographer: Herwin Wels
Strobist: 1x Bowens Gemini 400 with Bowens High-Performance reflector on camera right
© 2017 Herwin Wels Photography
Photographed at the Lincoln Art & Balloon Festival Car Show in Lincoln, Illinois on August 28, 2011. The event is sponsored by the Railsplitter Antique Auto Club.
Please visit my collection of Motor Vehicles on Flickr where you will find more than 10,000 photographs thoughtfully organized into albums, and presented by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.
Photographed at the 2012 International Route 66 Mother Road Festival in Springfield, Illinois on September 21-23, 2012.
Please visit my collection of Motor Vehicles on Flickr where you will find over 10,000 car and truck photos organized in albums by model year, manufacturer, vehicle type, and more. This project, which began in 2008, continues to expand with new material added daily.
HYPER FORGED HF-LC5"
Disk finish：Brushed side Polish+Anodized Light Bronze
Rim outer finish：Anodized Light Bronze/Gloss
Rim inner finish：Anodized Black/Matte
12 Point Stainless Bolt Classical
F： 9.0J×20 SemiConcave
R：12.5J×21 DeepConcave
ContiSportContact 5P
F：245/30/20 R：325/25/21
Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
(MACARS)
HyperForgedWheels
HYPER FORGED HF-LC5"
Disk finish：Brushed side Polish+Anodized Light Bronze
Rim outer finish：Anodized Light Bronze/Gloss
Rim inner finish：Anodized Black/Matte
12 Point Stainless Bolt Classical
F： 9.0J×20 SemiConcave
R：12.5J×21 DeepConcave
ContiSportContact 5P
F：245/30/20 R：325/25/21
Lamborghini Huracan LP 610-4
(MACARS)
HyperForgedWheels