Blohm and Voss Bv P.198

History

The advent of the turbojet changed the face of air combat in World War II (1939-1945). This new propulsion scheme now allows aircraft engineers virtually limitless possibilities in terms of aircraft types and their inherent capabilities that can be manufactured for any given battlefield role.

For the Germans in World War II, the overwhelming force of the Allied bombing relentlessly day and night, combined with healthy, thriving fighters like the Supermarine Spitfire, Republic P-47 Thunderbolt, and North American P-51 Mustang, led to a new The urgent need to fight back to better protect German assets and ultimately Germany itself.

Blohm & Voss, known for their shipbuilding programs, threw its hat into the demand for several Luftwaffe aircraft during the conflict. However, its reputation remains largely for its oversized airships, which the company uses to provide the service.

The company eventually gained recognition for many of the pioneering aircraft designs presented to German authorities, especially towards the end of the war, when no ideas were "on hold".

The cockpit, which had to be pressurized and ejected, had a lightweight frame that was positioned in the nose to give an impressive view of what was happening in front of and to the sides of the aircraft. The main plane is a relatively straight element with only a slight leading edge setback, which is offset by a pronounced trailing edge setback.

Ground walking will be achieved with a wheeled tricycle setup, with the nose bone retracted into the motor housing and the main legs retracted into each wing.

As weapons it is suggested to include 1 x 30mm MK 103 autocannon and 2 x 20mm MG151/20 autocannon or 1 x 55mm MK 112/M114 autocannon and 2 x MG151/20 autocannon system - either configuration will yield The P 198 was a powerful "strike" against Allied fighter jets.

When finished, the P. 198 should have a barrel length of 42 feet and a wingspan of 49.2 feet.

Engineers estimate the new interceptor has a top speed of 555 mph, an altitude range of up to 50,900 feet (requires cockpit pressurization), and a climb rate of nearly 8,900 feet. every minute. Range is stated at 900 miles, but depending on fuel consumption, actual flight time may be less than two hours.

Despite the promise of this interceptor, the war situation proved fatal for it and its powerful BMW engine. Final production of only three test units of the BMW 018 was scheduled to be completed by the end of 1944, and further development of the P. 198, apart from some design work, had yet to begin.

The existing BMW 018 engine continued to be tested for a while, but was eventually scrapped before Germany's surrender in May 1945.

Thus, P.198 joins other possible war "what if" designs that are nothing more than a paper plane destined to never serve the Empire.

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