Мировая Авиация 184

Martin Baker M.B.5 оснащался двигателем Griffon и воздушными винтами противоположного вращения. Эксперты считали, что он превосходил современные ему модели Spitfire.

Air International 1979-02 / ??? - Mr Martin's memorable M.B.5 /Warbirds/

MB.5 сразу после изготовления с первоначальным вариантом оперения
The second of the F.18/39 prototypes was completed by Martin-Baker during 1944 as the M.B.5, and was first flown in the form shown here, with a tail unit (vertical and horizontal surfaces) identical with that of the M.B.3. The fin and rudder were enlarged soon after the first flight, the tailplane some time later.

Air International 1979-02 / ??? - Mr Martin's memorable M.B.5 /Warbirds/

Air International 1979-02 / ??? - Mr Martin's memorable M.B.5 /Warbirds/

The M.B.5 in the form in which it was tested at the A & AEE Boscombe Down early in 1945. The enlarged fin and rudder are obvious, but the original M.B.3-type tailplane is still fitted here.

Aeroplane Monthly 1991-09 / C.Brown - A feast of flying (1)

The sole Martin Baker M.B.5, R2496, an outstanding fighter which could have been in production by the end of 1943 had it not been for the procrastination of the Ministry of Supply. In the event it did not fly until the summer of 1944.

Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / P.London - Martin-Baker's Aeroplanes

MB.5, with convenient figure providing scale, makes plain its direct lineal origins in the MB 3. The canopy is now of tear-drop type and much further forward than on MB 3 while the powerplant is the Rolls-Royce Griffon 83.

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1947 / All the world's aeroplanes

The Martin-Baker M.B.5 Single-seat Fighter (2,305 h.p. Rolls-Royce Griffon 83 engine).

Air International 1979-02 / ??? - Mr Martin's memorable M.B.5 /Warbirds/

Jane's All the World Aircraft 1946 / 03 - All the world's aeroplanes

The Martin-Baker M.B.5 Single-seat Fighter (Rolls-Royce Griffon 83 engine).

Авиация и Космонавтика 2012-08 / В.Котельников - Истребители фирмы "Мартин-Бейкер" /Самолеты Второй Мировой войны/

MB.5, вооруженный четырьмя 20-мм пушками, на выставке в Фарнборо

Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / P.London - Martin-Baker's Aeroplanes

M.B.5 был, по мнению летчиков, одним из лучших поршневых истребителей в истории авиации.
The exceptionally wide-track undercarriage and contra-rotating propellers aided the MB.5’s ground ride, manoeuvring, take-off and landing. The intake under the centre fuselage carries cooling air to the combined radiators for engine cooling, intercooling and oil cooling.

Авиация и Космонавтика 2012-08 / В.Котельников - Истребители фирмы "Мартин-Бейкер" /Самолеты Второй Мировой войны/

MB.5 во время рулежки

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MB.5 перед моментом отрыва. Совок радиатора полностью опущен

Авиация и Космонавтика 2012-08 / В.Котельников - Истребители фирмы "Мартин-Бейкер" /Самолеты Второй Мировой войны/

Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / P.London - Martin-Baker's Aeroplanes

The starboard main undercarriage appears to be completing its retraction sequence on the startling-looking MB.5.
In its final form, the M.B.5 had an enlarged tailplane, as well as the larger fin and rudder. In this view, the main wheels are just being retracted and can be seen under the wing ahead of the radiator intake.

Авиация и Космонавтика 2012-08 / В.Котельников - Истребители фирмы "Мартин-Бейкер" /Самолеты Второй Мировой войны/

MB.5 в демонстрационном полете

Air International 1979-02 / ??? - Mr Martin's memorable M.B.5 /Warbirds/

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Вид на основную стойку шасси

Авиация и Космонавтика 2012-08 / В.Котельников - Истребители фирмы "Мартин-Бейкер" /Самолеты Второй Мировой войны/

Вид на радиатор

Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / P.London - Martin-Baker's Aeroplanes

Typical design accessibility in a Martin-Baker aeroplane was via many large detachable panels. In this picture alone there are no fewer than 46 positions for Dzus fasteners.

Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / P.London - Martin-Baker's Aeroplanes

MB.5; visible is the starboard ‘A’ frame engine bearer in molybdenum steel tube which with its partner on the port side took all the loads in the Rolls-Royce Griffon installation

Air International 1979-02 / ??? - Mr Martin's memorable M.B.5 /Warbirds/

Кабина MB.5 во время сборки
The cockpit of the M.B.5 incorporated a number of James Martin's innovations. The control column and rudder bar were a single unit, removable in one piece for repair and servicing, and the front panels hinged down in three pieces into the cockpit to give access to the backs of the instruments. As shown, almost the whole of the fuselage skin comprised detachable panels.
The MB.5 cockpit, less side and top panels and canopy, was praised as setting a new standard for piston-engined fighters but by then the new production standard was the pure jet fighter.

Air International 1979-02 / ??? - Mr Martin's memorable M.B.5 /Warbirds/

Martin-Baker M.B.5

Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / P.London - Martin-Baker's Aeroplanes

Martin Baker MB.5

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Схема MB.5

Air Enthusiast 1995-09 / P.London - Martin-Baker's Aeroplanes

Martin-Baker MB 5.

Air International 1985-11 / Fighter A to Z

The Martin-Baker M.B.5 was viewed by many as representing the peak of piston-engined single-seat fighter development.

Air International 1979-02 / ??? - Mr Martin's memorable M.B.5 /Warbirds/

The upper side view depicts the M.B.5 as first flown and the other three views show the final form of the aircraft, including a small revision of the lower sill of the windscreen quarter lights.