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Sunday, November 20, 2016
Sir Jack Brabaham r i p
I am a little late with this posting as I only found out yesterday.
My thanks to Howzit msn Sport for the image and words below.
Roy
My thanks to Howzit msn Sport for the image and words below.
Roy
Sir Jack Brabham dies
Motor racing legend Sir Jack Brabham, a three-time F1 World Champion, has died at the age of 88.
Sir Jack Brabham dies
Motor racing legend Sir Jack Brabham, a three-time F1 World Champion, has died at the age of 88.
His family confirmed that the Australian passed away peaceful at his home on the Gold Coast on Monday morning.
His youngest son David said in a statement: "It's a very sad day for all of us. My father passed away peacefully at home at the age of 88 this morning.
"He lived an incredible life, achieving more than anyone would ever dream of and he will continue to live on through the astounding legacy he leaves behind."
Racing for Cooper Climax, Brabham won the first of his two Formula 1 World titles in 1959 and 1960.
After his second crown he set up a company with friend and fellow Australian Ron Tauranac to design and build their own cars.
To this day, Brabham remains the only driver in the sport's history to win a World Championship in a car that he manufactured. He won the 1966 title in the Brabham BT19.
He is survived by his wife, Lady Margaret, and sons Geoff, Gary and David.
Friday, November 18, 2016
Design 2601 R P I C
R.P.I.C. stands for Riverine Patrol Interdiction Craft. The object was to design a small, fast military craft that could be launched from a flying Lockheed Hercules C130 cargo plane with 6 crew members onboard at an altitude of 10', survive and deliver a top speed of 45 knots for rapid deployment where needed.
Here is the general arrangement of the aircraft.
Here's the cross section showing the launch parameters.
Originally a modified stock production boat with twin outboards (note the sketch above still shows that boat) was to be used but it was proven that the boat couldn't handle the slamming load of being dropped out of a plane. This new boat was then designed. In addition to withstanding slamming loads, G-forces sustainability for the crew members (seat and cockpit sole design) was engineered as well as light armament protection (Kevlar panels).
Power was provided by a single Seatek 6-4V-9D marine diesel generating 600 bhp at 3,150 rpm coupled to a Hamilton waterjet.
Here is the general arrangement plan.
Principal Dimensions
LOA 27'-5"
LWL 23'-7"
Beam 9'-2"
Draft 2'-0"
Displacement 10,725 lbs
LOA 27'-5"
LWL 23'-7"
Beam 9'-2"
Draft 2'-0"
Displacement 10,725 lbs
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