Мировая Авиация 184

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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)

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-03 / F.Mormillo - Marlin's Passion /In the workshop/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

Compare this view of the original M.в.5, R2496, with the reproduction. The biggest visual difference is the fuselage of the repro, shortened for better longitudinal control.

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

MB.5 во время рулежки

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

MB.5 перед моментом отрыва. Совок радиатора полностью опущен

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

MB.5 в демонстрационном полете

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

Вид на основную стойку шасси

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

Вид на радиатор

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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/

Регистрационный номерRegistry number: R2496   [23]

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.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-03 / F.Mormillo - Marlin's Passion /In the workshop/

A close-up of the cockpit and instrument panel of Marlin's M.B.5. The aircraft is equipped with an American-style “stick" control column grip in place of the standard British Second World War fighter spadegrip, and a jump seat has been fitted behind the pilot, with duplicated controls.

Aeroplane Monthly 1999-12 / M.Oakey, T.Harmsworth - News

With undercarriage from a Mustang and mainwheels from a Hawker Sea Fury, the replica M.B.5 utilises a host of spares from other fighters. However, distinctive features will be maintained, such as a hinged cockpit instrument panel.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-02 / News

John Marlin's Martin-Baker M.B.5 replica now wears the colours of the prototype, and is looking increasingly complete; it should fly during 2002.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-03 / F.Mormillo - Marlin's Passion /In the workshop/

Marlin's Martin-Baker M.B.5 reproduction on the ramp at Stead Field near Reno, Nevada. The Rolls-Royce Griffon 58 engine came from an Avro Shackleton.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-03 / F.Mormillo - Marlin's Passion /In the workshop/

John Marlin in front of the Martin-Baker M.B.5 reproduction that has been his passion since 1988.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-03 / F.Mormillo - Marlin's Passion /In the workshop/

An interior view, looking forward inside the reproduction's lower fuselage, shows the radiator for the Griffon engine.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-03 / F.Mormillo - Marlin's Passion /In the workshop/

With side panel removed, the scratchbuilt all-metal fuselage structure is revealed. The reproduction utilises P-51 Mustang wings and tail surfaces. Note the large underfuselage fairing which houses the radiator.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-03 / F.Mormillo - Marlin's Passion /In the workshop/

The carburettor air intake and lower engine mounting.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-03 / F.Mormillo - Marlin's Passion /In the workshop/

Looking aft from under the engine, showing the carburettor intake, the wheel-wells and the radiator intake.

Aeroplane Monthly 2002-03 / F.Mormillo - Marlin's Passion /In the workshop/

LEFT The lower engine mounting and firewall.
RIGHT The port main undercarriage. The Mustang origins of the wing are particularly obvious in the mounting bay for the P-51D's 0-50in machine-guns.

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

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

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.