Dutch Modelling and Aviation

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Van Berkel was commissioned in 1919 to develop a long-range sea scout. The design was based on the Hansa-Brandenburg W.29, an example of which had been interned.
The chief engineer of Van Berkel, ir Von Baumhauer changed de design severely. Van Berkel WB was larger than the W.29 and the engine was more powerful.

 

Technical Information
Dimensions:
Length: 9,35 m Wingspan: 13,55m
Height: 3,55 m Wing area: 32,20m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 1050 kg Max. start weight: 1494 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 175 km/hr Rate of climb:  
Cruising speed: 140 km/hr    
Range: 1500 km Service ceiling:  
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Rolls Royce Eagle VIII rated 360 hp
Crew: Two
Armament: Two machine guns
Exact dimensions are not known. It is stated that this aircraft was developed from the Hansa-Brandenburg W.29, one of which was interned during World War One.
Other sources state that it was merely a development from the larger Hansa-Brandenburg W.33

 

In service with RNlNAS.

The MLD ordered seven examples for this type and the first aircraft made its first flight in 1920.
The delivery of other aircraft took place much later, the last example was transferred to the RNlNAS in 1923.

De VanBerkel WB was mainly used in the Dutch East Indies. The performance of the aircraft was disappointing, so in 1933 these aircraft were withdrawn from use.

Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WB (1921-1933) op de Mok
Reconnaissance aircraft Van Berkel WB at de Mok
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Van Berkel WB-lange afstandverkenner regnr E-5(1922-1933)
Van Berkel WB, E-5
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Van Berkel WB-lange afstandverkenner regnr E-5(1922-1933)
Van Berkel WB, E-5
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Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WB (1921-1933) in formatie met v.Berkel WA,s
Van Berkel WB in formation with some VanBerkel WAs
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 

Serial Contr.nr. Date in service Date out of service Notes
E-1   1921 1925 Written off.
E-2   1921 1925 Written off.
E-3   1921 1925 Written off.
E-4   1922 1925 Written off.
E-5   1922 1933 Written off.
E-6   1922 1933 Written off.

 

1/72nd Scale

It might be converted from a Hansa-Brandenburg W.29 though it was larger than this type or you may convert it from a W.33.

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    • Kit XX: A vacuformed kit of a Hansa-Brandenburg W.33 (Mercedes Engine).

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Scheme Colour name FS number BS-number Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model Air
Delivery scheme Undersides Light Grey     129 X317 70.986  
Upper side fuselage, wing, etc. Dark Grey     92   70.830  
Struts, floats etc Black ~7038   33   70.950  
 Colour scheme from 1925 and on
Standard #2 Overall Light Sea grey     129 X317 70.986  

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

 

Literature.

Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof Pag. 13 1978 Uitgever Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld. Hugo Hooftman Pag. 19 - 20 1977 Uitgever Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
40 Jaar luchtvaart in Indië Gerard Casius & Thijs Postma Pag. 14 1986 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Air Enthusiast no.80, The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls Bart van der Klaauw pag. 54 - 59 1999 Uitgever Key Publishing,Stamford

 

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The Van Berkel WA was a successful Dutch development of HansaBrandenburg W.12, of which an example was interned in April 1918.
Besides Trompenburg, there was no other aircraft manufacturer in the Netherlands at that time. The Navy requested, however to "Society for the manufacture of cutting machines, Van Berkel patents and other tools', or, in a shorter way, just 'Van Berkel", to start the production of aircraft and aircraft engines.
'Van Berkel" had thus far been successfully produced several military orders. In October 918, a contract for the construction of 35 aircraft was received, initially as a license of the W.12.
However, several necessary adjustments to the original design were implemented, including the undercarriage was enlarged. In fact another design was developed, which was known as Van Berkel WA.
Another difference compared to the Hansa Brandenburg W.12 that the ailerons in the wings were omitted.

The tubular steel construction of the undercarriage was covered with wood for streamline purposes.
The coolers of the NEI machines were also larger than those of the Netherlands-based machines. Sometimes, the coolers were tilted back.
The first VanBerkel WA was completed in July 1919 and exhibited at the ELTA, (First Air Traffic Exhibition Amsterdam).
With this prototype, such extensive tests were done, that it didn't survive these tests.

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 9,47 m Wingspan: 11,25 m
Height: 3,23 m Wing area: 35,30 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 997 kg Max. start weight: 1314 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 150 km/ Rate of climb:  
Range:   Service ceiling:  
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: One Mercedes D-III rated 160 hp
Crew: Two
Armament: .
The aircraft was in many ways a copy of the HansaBransenburg W.12 with some modifications, such as larger struts for the floats.

 

In service with RNlNAS.

The first production machine was transferred to the RNlNAS in September 1919.
Twenty of the thirty-five aircraft were intended for use in the Netherlands East Indies and received the registrations W.1 to W20.

The planes to be used in the Netherlands were registered W51 to W65. The registrations were not parallel with the construction numbers.
Technical Support is also built five machines from components supplied, these were the records W66 to W70.

The technical service of the RNlNAS had built several complete fuselages, which needed just to be mounted an applied with a serial of the original aircraft. To avoid problems with the license rights, also a few parts of the original device were added.

From October 1924 all remaining aircraft in the Netherlands had their fuselages replaced with a fuselage made of tubular steel instead of wood.
These fuselages were built at the Naval Air Station De Kooy, also the losses were compensated.
The rudder was enlarged to improve some of the water manoeuvrability. Also, the engines were replaced by BMW III engine, the cooler on the wing leading edge was moved to the nose.
The wooden floats were replaced with aluminium ones.

Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-3) (1919-1933) in de haven
Van Berkel WA, W-3 taxiing in the harbour.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-5) (1919-1933) met kapotte drijver. Op de achtergrond een jager van de roofdierklasse en Hr.Ms. Serdang
Van Berkel WA, W-5 with defective float; here in dark grey paint scheme.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (1919-1933)
Van Berkel WA [at Beeldbank NIMH[
Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-5) (1919-1933) aan boord Hr.Ms. Pelikaan
Van Berkel WA, W-5 aboard Hr.Ms. Pelikaan
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Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-6) (1919-1933)
Van Berkel WA, W-6.
[Ingesloten foto van BeeldBank NIMH. Klik op de foto voor bestel-informatie]
Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-20) (1919-1933) komt aan boord van Hr.Ms. Java
Van Berkel WA, W-20 being hoisted aboard Hr.Ms. Java
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Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-14) (1919-1933). Schietoefeningen op het eilandje Amsterdam Noord van Tj Priok
Van Berkel WA (W-14) during shooting exercises at the isle Amsterdam  near Tjandjong Priok,
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Bemanning van en belangstellenden uit Atapoepoe (Timor) voor de lichte verkenner op drijvers Van Berkel WA W-8 (1920-1929)
Crew and some public from Atapoepoe (Timor) in front of Van Berkel WA W-8.
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Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-12a) (1919-1933)
Van Berkel WA, W-12a.
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Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-57) (1919-1933) met ZKH Prins Hendrik
Van Berkel WA, W57 with HRH Prince Hendrik.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Note the orange ball as national marking.
Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-52) (1919-1933). In het Noord-Hollands kanaal
Van Berkel WA, W-52 in the so called Noord-Hollands kanaal.
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Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-67) (1919-1933)
Van Berkel WA, W-67.
This is the Dutch version with a different, smaller radiator on the wing.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA, W-60 (1919-1933)
Van Berkel WA, W-60.
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Note the dark grey scheme and the white serial.
Van Berkel WA lichte verkenningsvliegtuigen met drijvers (1919-1933) op het MVK de Mok
Van Berkel WA at naval air station De Mok.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
De Van Berkel WA W-59 (1919-1933) gecrasched in zee
Van Berkel WA, W-59 crashed in sea.
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Note the national markings on top of the wing.
Van Berkel WA lichte drijververkenner, regnr W 53 ( 1919-1933)
Van Berkel WA, W53 after being modified with new fuselage and new engine.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-51) (1919-1933). Een vette pit wordt verholpen door Beugeling
Van Berkel WA, W-51. Some engine trouble being repaired by Beugeling.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-53) (1919-1933) met mercedesmotor
Van Berkel WA, W-53 with Mercedes engine
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Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-66) (1919-1933) op de Mok
Van Berkel WA, W-66 at naval air station De Mok.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Verkenningsvliegtuig Van Berkel WA (W-70) (1919-1933) landing nabij Hr.Ms. Jacob van Heemskerck
an Berkel WA, W-70 landed near Hr.Ms. Jacob van Heemskerck.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 

Serial
Serial
 Construction nr.
Construction nr.
 Date in service
Date in service
 Date out of service
Date out of service
 Notes
Notes
Used in Netherlands East Indies.
W-1 2 10-1919 1924 Entered service in oktober 1919.
W-2 4 10-1919 16-08-1928 Entered service in oktober 1919. Written off.
W-3 5 11-1919 1924 Entered service in November 1919. Written off 1924.
W-4 6 11-1919 1932 Entered service in November 1919. Written off 1932.
W-5 7 11-1919 1929 Entered service in November 1919. Written off 1929.
W-6 3 11-1919 1929 Entered service in November 1919. Written off 1929.
W-7   1920 1929 Entered service in 1920. Out of service in 1929.
W-8   1920 1929 Entered service in 1920. Out of service in 1929.
W-9   1920 1932 Entered service in 1920. Written off 1932.
W-10   1920 1924 Entered service in 1920. Written off 1924.
W-11   1920 1922 Entered service in 1920. Written off 1922.
W-12   1920 1932 Entered service in 1920. Written off 1932.
W-12A   1920 1929 Entered service in 1920. Written off 1929.
W-14   1920 1929 Entered service in 1920. Out of service in 1929.
W-15   1921 1924 Entered service in 1921. Out of service in 1921.
W-16   1921 02-06-1927 Entered service in 1921. Crashed in Java Sea.
W-17   1921 1932 Entered service in 1921. Out of service in 1932.
W-18   1921 1932 Entered service in 1921. Out of service in 1932.
W-19   1921 1922 Entered service in 1921. Written off 1922.
W-20   1921 1929 Entered service in 1921. Out of service in 1929.
W-21   1923 1929 Built from the remains of W-11 and W-19. Entered service in 1932. Out of service 1929.
Used in the Netherlands.
W-51 8 12-1919 1933  
W-52 9 11-12-1919 1933  
W-53 10 16-12-1919 1933  
W-54 11 18-12-1919 02-09-1930  
W-55 12 29-12-1919 1933  
W-56 13 1920 1933  
W-57 1 1920 28-11-1924  
W-58   1920 1933  
W-59   1920 1933  
W-60   1920 1933  
W-61   11920 1933  
W-62   1920 1933  
W-63   1920 1933  
W-64   1920 1933  
W-65   1920 1933  
W-66   1924 1933  
W-67   1924 1933  
W-68   1924    
W-69   1924 1933  
W-70   1924 1933  

 

1/72nd Scale

Kits

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    • Kit 031/5003/5004: Resin kit for a Hansa Brandenburg W.12/II and W.12/V, which can be converted.

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Scheme Colour name FS number BS-number Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model Air
Delivery scheme Underside Light grey     129 X317 70.986  
Upperside fuselage, wings etc. Dark Grey     92   70.833?  
Struts, floats etc. Black ~7038   33   70.950  
Standard scheme from 1925 and on
Standard scheme #2 Overall Light Sea grey     129 X317 70.986  

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

 

VanBerkel WA-NEI-1-SMALL
Delivery scheme VanBerkel WA, used in Dutch East Indies.
VanBerkel WA-NEI-2-SMALL
Colour scheme VanBerkel WA, , used in Dutch East Indies.
VanBerkel WA-NEI-3-SMALL
Colour scheme VanBerkel WA, used in Dutch East Indies
VanBerkel WA-NEI-4-SMALL
Colour scheme VanBerkel WA, used in Dutch East Indies.

 

VanBerkel WA-NEI-1-SMALL
Delivery scheme of Dutch trainer version VanBerkel WA.
VanBerkel WA-NEI-2-SMALL
Colour scheme of Dutch trainer version VanBerkel WA .
VanBerkel WA-NEI-3-SMALL
Colour scheme of Dutch trainer version VanBerkel WA .

 

VanBerkel WA-NEI-1-SMALL
Colour scheme of modified trainer of the VanBerkel WA.
VanBerkel WA-NEI-2-SMALL
Colour scheme of modified trainer of the VanBerkel WA.

 

Literature.

Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld. Hugo Hooftman Pag. 14 - 18 1977 Uitgever Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof Pag. 13 - 14 1978 Uitgever Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
Vliegen voor de Vloot: 70 jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst Har J,. Hazewinkel Pag. 12   Uitgever Rebo Produkties, Sassenheim
AVIA; 40e jaargang nummer 1: Foto van Van Berkel WA W9 (donkere bovenzijde)   Pag. 85 1981 Uitgever Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
De Nederlandse Vliegtuigen: Alle vliegtuigen ooit in Nederland ontworpen en gebouwd Theo Wesselink & Thijs Thijs Postma Pag. 19 - 20 1982 Uitgever Romen Luchtvaart, Haarlem
Nederlandse vliegtuigen naar buitenlands ontwerp Theo Wesselink & Thijs Postma Pag. 23 - 26 1984 Uitgever Romen Luchtvaart, Haarlem
40 Jaar luchtvaart in Indië Gerard Casius & Thijs Postma Pag. 14 1986 Uitgeverij De Alk, Alkmaar
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
Air Enthusiast no.80, The Historical Aviation Journal: Unexpected Windfalls Bart van der Klaauw, pag. 54 - 59 1999 Uitgever Key Publishing,Stamford
85 JAAR Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld: Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter Peter Korbee Pag. 28 - 29 2002 Uitgever Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg

 

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In 1935, the US Navy released a new requirement for a carrier-based fighrter to replace the Grumman F-3F, a biplane.
The new aircraft manufacturer Brewster came with the XF-2A-1 a metal monoplane and Grumman came with the XF4-1, a biplane. The Seversky XFN-1, a naval version of the P-35 was dropped because the performance did not meet the requirements. Grumman also failed, but the XF4-1 was further developed by Grumman into the Grumman Wildcat.
The XF-2A was to some extent a further development of the first Brewster, the Brewster SBN, which was later developed into the SB2A-Buccaneer (or Bermuda as the RAF marked this aircraft.)
The somewhat older, but very reliable Wright Cyclone R-1820 was chosen as power source for the aircraft; Grumman had opted for the more modern Pratt & Whitney R-1830 Twin Wasp.
The Cyclone was fitted with a single-stage compressor, thus perfomrnace at 15000 feet was less than at ground level. The Twin Wasp was equipped with a two-stage compressor, and provided, at the same cylinder capacity better performance.
During the flight tests of the prototype, operformed in 1938, the Buffalo turned out to outperform the XF4-1. Also, the US Navy thought the Twin Wasp too complicated in comparison with the Wright Cyclone.
The XF2A-1 was modern for its time with an all-metal body and linen-covered control surfaces. Further, it had a hydraulically retractable landing gear, flaps and shared a streamlined canopy. The fuel capacity was relatively small, just 606 l, the Wright Cyclone R-1820-22 of 950 horsepower at start was equipped with a single-stage compressor, causing its power to decrease at higher altitudes. The climb rate of over 2500 ft/min was quite good and the maximum  speed was reasonable with 447 km/hr at an altitude of 4879 m.
By improvement of the airintake an de the aerodynimcs os the engien cowling the top speed was increased to 489 km/hr.
The armament consisted of a fixed .50 inch machine gun plus  one fixed .30 inch machine gun in the nose.

The first test flights of the prototype started in January 1938.
Brewster finally got the contract for 54 aircraft under the designation F2A-1 and the first delivery took place in May 1939. However, the delivery rate was very low, mainly due to the building, a former car factory. The factory was actually unsuitable for mass production of aircraft, not least because of the location, away from an airfield.
The first production aircraft was equipped with a Wright Cyclone R-1820-34 rated 940 hp at teke-off, a larger tail fin and the armament was expanded with two .50 inch machine guns in the wings. Also all kinds of additional equipment increased the overall weight, so the climb rate decreased to 2600 ft/min.
Due to problems in production just eleven examples were delivered, the rest being delivered to the Finnish Air Force under the designation Model 239.
The US Navy issued a follow-up order of 43 examples of an improved version, called F2A-2. This version had a more powerful Wright R-1820-40 engine rated 1200 hp, an improved propeller, but still lacked armor for the pilot and self-sealing fuel tanks.
The weight increased to 2700 kg, but despite the speed increased to a maximum of 520 km/hr at 5000 m, however the climb rate was further reduced to 2500 ft/min.
The US Navy bought 100 examples of another improved version, designated F2A-3Of the F2A-3, ordered in January 1941, though the US Navy had become more and more unsatisfied with the Brewster F2A and its manufacturer.
The F2A-3 had self-sealing tanks in the wings, an elongated body, whereby the weight is further increased and also armor for the pilot was added. This reduced performance still further and the maneuverability was more and more decreased.
One of the problems of the BRewster F2A had to do with the main landing gear. The support had a tendency to bend and thereby scrape against the edge of the wheel space, so that the landing gear could not be fully retracted. In practice, this was solved by removing some of the support. However, a hard landing could break them.
In this version, this problem became even more frequently, so the type was soon referred back to the second line or used as a trainer.

Versions.

Brewster XF2A-1:
the prototype
Brewster F2A-1:
first production version for the US Navy equipped with a Wright R-1820-34 Cycloneand two .50 inch machine gus in the wing. 11 examples built.
Brewster F2A-2:
43 examples for the US Navy adn US Marines equipped with a Wright R-1820-40 Cyclone and four machine guns in the wings.
Brewster F2A-3:
108 examples of an improved F2A-2 for the US Navy with a enlarged range and provisions for a bomb load under the wings.
Brewster XF2A-4:
test version of the F2A-3.
Brewster B-239:
Export version of the F2A-1 for Finland with a Wright R-1820-G5 and four machine guns.
Brewster B-339B:
Export-version for Belgium, 40 examples built.; two delivered, the rest was delivered to the British FAA.
Brewster B-339C:
24 examples of an export version for Netherlands East Indies with a Wright GR-1820-G-105 Cyclone.
Brewster B-339D:
48 examples of an export version for Netherlands East Indies with a 1200 hp (894.8 kW) Wright R-1820-G-205A Cyclone.
Brewster B-339E:
170 examples of an export version of the F2A-2 as Buffalo Mk. I for the Royal Air Force with a Wright GR-1820-G-105 Cyclone.
Brewster B-339-23:
Also referred to as B-439; export version of the F2A-3 for the Netherlands East Idies with 1000 hp Wright GR-1820-G205A engine; 20 examples built, but all were delivered to RAAF and some to USAAF

 

Technical information Brewster B-339C/D
Dimensions:
Length: 7,92 m Wingspan: 10,67 m
Height: 3,66 m Wing area: 19,42 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 2076 kg Max. start weight: 3125 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 494 km/hr Rate of climb:  4700 ft/min (ca 1500 m/min)
Range: 1553 km Service ceiling:  abt 10000 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type:

One Wright Cyclone GR-1820-G105A rated 1100 hp (B-339C)

One Wright Cyclone G-205A rated 1200 hp (B-339D)
Crew: One
Armament: Two 12.7 mm machine guns plus two 7.7 mm machine guns

 

Technical information Brewster B-339-23
Dimensions:
Length: 8,03 m Wingspan: 10,7 m
Height: 3,68 m Wing area: 19,42 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 2146 kg Max. start weight: 3247 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 424 km/hr Rate of climb:  3100 ft/min (ca 945 m/min)
Range: 1553 km Service ceiling:  abt 10000 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type:

One Wright Cyclone GR-1820-G5B rated 1000 hp
Crew: One
Armament: Four 12.7 mm machine guns

 

The Dutch East Indies Brewster B-339C, a land version of the Brewster F2A-2 Buffalo, was fitted with a Wright Cyclone G-105A engine rated 1100 hp. Of this engine still 31 examples were available from stocks, originally destined for the Dutch Dornier Do-24K . Twentyfour aircraft, designated B-339C were equipped with these engines.

Furthermore 54 (second hand) Wright Cyclone G-205A engines rated 1200 hp were obtained. These ex TWA engines were overhauled by the Wright factory. These engines were used for the remainder of the Brewster B-339s, which were designated as B-339D.

 

In February 1941 an additional series of twenty examples, referred to as B 339-23, was ordered. These were largely equivalent tothe F2A-3 version of the US Navy and were slightly longer and slightly heavier. For this order twentytwo Ex KLM Wright Cyclone R-1820-G2 engines were purchased. These were overhauled by the factory and put tp  standard G5B and produced 1000 hp each.

Because the performance was considerably less, these series was initially intended for the training of fighter pilots.

Because of difficulties in the supply of components, these series was not delivered to the NEtherlands East Indies and taken over by the RAAF and USAAF.

These machines would receive registrations between B3-167 and B3-186.

 

Cockpit van een Brewster Buffalo, éénmotorig jachtvliegtuig van het Koninklijk Nederlands-Indisch Leger (ML-KNIL).
Cockpit of a Dutch Brewster Buffalo.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Drie officieren staan op een vliegveld rondom een Brewster Buffalo van het ML-KNIL terwijl de piloot via de linkervleugel in de cockpit van het vliegtuig klimt.
Three offiocers standing near a NEIAF Brewster Buffalo while the fighter pilot climbs into the aircraft.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Brewster Buffalo jachtvliegtuig (ML-KNIL), registratie B-3119, op een vliegveld. Voor het vliegtuig staat vermoedelijk een brandblusser.
Brewster Buffalo fighter of NEIAF, serial  B-3119.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]
Linksachteraanzicht van een Brewster Buffalo éénmotorig jachtvliegtuig van het Koninklijk Nederlands-Indisch Leger (ML-KNIL) op het gras. Constructienummer NX3180 op het vertikale staartvlak, registratie B-396. Onder de linkervleugel hangt naar alle waarschijnlijkheid een oefenbom van 50 kg.
Brewster Buffalo of NEIAF at the Brewster Factory. Cicvil serial NX3180 on the tail.
[Ingesloten foto van BeeldBank NIMH. Klik op de foto voor bestel-informatie]
Brewster Buffalo jachtvliegtuig van het Koninklijk Nederlands-Indisch Leger (ML-KNIL) in stijgvlucht, B-3119.
BGrewster Buffalo B-3119 of NEIAF. [atp Beeldbank NIMH]
Een Brewster B-339-23 op een vliegveld in de Verenigde Staten, klaar voor verscheping naar Australië.
Brewster B-339-23, B3-186 at an US airfield, awaiting delivery.
[Enclosed photo from BeeldBank NIMH. Click on photo for ordering information]

 

Serial
Serial
Construction nr.
Construction nr.
Date in service
Date in service
Date out of service
Date out of service
Notes
Notes
B-395 259 06-1941 09-03-1942 Captured by Japanese after the capitulation
B-396 260 06-1941 17-01-1942 Crashed on a mountain due to bad weather
B-397 261 06-1941    
B-398 262 06-1941 09-02-1942 Emergency landing after dog fight
B-399 263 06-1941 07-01-1942 Heavily damaged in landing at Kalang and written off.
B-3100 264 06-1941 12-01-1942 Shot down near Singapore
B-3101 265 06-1941 07-03-1942 Last mission flown om March 7, 1942. Captured?
B-3102 266 06-1941    
B-3103 267 06-1941 15-01-1942 Shot down near Singapore
B-3104 268 06-1941 21-02-1942  
B-3105 269 06-1941 15-01-1942 Landed into sea due to engine failure.
B-3106

270

 06-1941    
B-3107 271 06-1941 23-02-1942 Written of Andir
B-3108 272 06-1941  06-01-1942 Crashed whiling taking off from Palembang I
B-3109 273 06-1941     
B-3110 274 06-1941  07-03-1942 Emergency landing af dogfight witrh Mitsubishi A6M
B-3111 275 06-1941     
B-3112 276 06-1941     
B-3113 311 07-1942    
B-3114 312 07-1942 09-03-1942 Captured by Japanese after the capitulation; The aircraft was already cannibalized.
B-3115 313 07-1942 23-01-1942 Reported missing after attack of Japanese fleet
B-3116 314 07-1942    
B-3117 315 07-1942 07-03-1942 Shot down above Andir, killing Kapt. van Helsdingen.
B-3118 316 07-1942    
Brewster B-339D
B-3119 317     Damaged during test flight at factory. Ater the capitulation of Nei deliverd to RAAF as 3119.  (source: ADF-serials.com )
B-3120 318   09-03-1942 Captured by japan
B-3121 319      
B-3122 320   21-02-1942 Written off at Tjiater Pass
B-3123 321      
B-3124 322      
B-3125 323      
B-3126 324   28-01-1942 Lost after attack on airfield Samarinda II
B-3127 325      
B-3128 326      
B-3129 327      
B-3130 328      
B-3131 329      
B-3132 330   24-01-1942 Shot down above Semplak
B-3133 331   19-02-1942 Written off Paroeng
B-3134 332      
B-3135 333      
B-3136 334      
B-3137 335      
B-3138 336      
B-3139 337      
B-3140 338      
B-3141 339      
B-3142 340   02-03-1942 Written off Andir
B-3143 341   19-02-1942 Written off Andir
B-3144 342      
B-3145 343      
B-3146 344      
B-3147 345   19-02-1942 Written off Andir
B-3148 346      
B-3149 347      
B-3150 348      
B-3151 349   23-10-1941 Crashed
B-3152 350      
B-3153 351   09-03-1942 Destroyed by Technical crew
B-3154 352      
B-3155 353      
B-3156 354   09-03-1942 Destroyed by Technical crew
B-3157 355      
B-3158 357      
B-3159  358   24-01-1942 B-3159 was shot down on 24 jan. 1942.

Pilot: Theodorus Joseph de Waardt; born December 1, 1916; died in action January 24, 1942.
Reserve First Flight Lieutenant of RNEIAF. NEIAF unit: 1-VLG-5;
Distinction: Flying Cross on Kon. Warrant No. 1 on May 1, 1942 (posthumous)
B-3160 359   09-03-1942 Destroyed by Technical crew
B-3161 360   09-03-1942 Destroyed by Technical crew
B-3162 361     Not delivered; Possibly to RAAF
B-3163 362     Not delivered; Possibly to RAAF
B-3164 363     Not delivered; Possibly to RAAF
B-3165 364     Not delivered; Possibly to RAAF
B-3166 365     Not delivered; Possibly to RAAF

 

1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Airfix
    • Kit 02050: An older model, but it is quite accurate. It is equipped with the underside window under the cockpit area.

      • Building report of this kit on Youtube

  • Revell and Aoshima
    • These models are of rather pore quality and hardly available at the moment.
  • Matchbox
    • Kit PK-24:This model had decals for a example of the pre war NEIAF. This was a rather good model, but it didn't have the lower window.
  • Hasegawa
    • Kit 24AP45: Buffalo F2A-2. A rather new model is the Buffalo of Hasegawa. I haven't had the opportunity to buy this one yet, but it is one of the best Buffalo models in 1/72nd scale.
    • Kit 24AP148: Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo.
    • Kit 2400915: Brewster B239 Buffalo "Finnish AF".
    • Kit 2400968 / 2401974: Brewster F2A-1/2 Buffalo "US Navy Combo" (2 kits included).
  • HobbyBoss
    • Kit 80290: F2A-1 Buffalo (US Navy).
  • Special Hobby: It is said that these are the best Buffalo models thus far.
    • Kit SH72126:Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo "Defender of Midway".
    • Kit SH72133: Brewster F2A-2 Buffalo "Yellow Wings".
    • Kit SH72218: Brewster Mod. 339D Buffalo Mk.I "Dutch and Japanese Service".
    • Kit SH72131: Brewster Model 339B/E Buffalo MK1 (also usable for KNIL version).
Brewster Buffalo B339D RNEIAF 2 VLG5 Semplak 1942. AKleijn
A model of a Brewster B339D, built by Adri Kleijn (Note: the brown colour of the camouflage has to be 'jong blad').

 

Modelling add-on

  • Pavla
    • Set C72048: Brewster Buffalo MK1 interior set and decals
    • Set C7243: F2A-2 Buffalo Interior set & Canopy
    • Set U72-59: Brewster F2A Buffalo wing set, Control Surfaces and Armament:
  • Eduard
    • Set E72-221: Detailset Brewster F2A Buffalo
    • Set E72-233: Detailset Brewster Buffalo Mod339 (Hasegawa)
  • Marti Kuivalainen
    • Set KPE72020: Detailset Finnish Brewster 239 interior (Hasegawa) (DOUBLE sheet
  • Falcon
    • Set VAX11: Canopies US Navy WW2 (PBY5 Catalina, F4U-1, Ventura, SB2C, F2A) .
  • QuickBoost
    • Set 72032: Brewster B339 Buffalo engine (Hasegawa)
  • Squadron Signal
    • Set 09132: Canopies Brewster Buffalo.

Decals

  • Tally Ho
    • Set 7137: Set for several NEIAF aircraft such aas Brewster F2A; B-25 Mitchell and Curtiss P40N
  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72011: Set for several types of aircrat such as Brewster Buffalo B-3114 wiht Rhinoceros marking.
    • Set 72030: Set for several types of aircrat such as Brewster Buffalo B-3132
  • Dutch Profile
    • Set DDS87248: Brewster B339 Buffalo (RNEIAF) (both 1/72nd and 1/48th scale).
  • FlevoDecal
    • Set FD72-012: Set for five Brewsters, Curtiss Hawk 75, Curtiss CW-21 en CW-22; Messerschidt Me-18, Ryan STM, Lockheed 12 en Lodestar, Bücker Bu-131 and Martin WH-1 and WH-2

1/48th Scale

Kits

  • Classic Airframe
    • Kit 4100: Brewster F2A-1 Buffalo
    • Kit 4101: Brewster Type 239 Buffalo (Finnish Type)
  • Special Hobby
    • Kit SH48057: B339-23 Buffalo "In RAAF and USAAF Colours"
    • Kit SH48098: Brewster F2A-3 Buffalo "US Navy Trainer"
  • Tamiya
    • Kit 61094: Brewster B339 Buffalo "Pacific Theatre" (RAF, US Navy Netherlands East Indies AF)
    • Kit 61019-1000: Brewster F2A-2 Buffalo

Modelling add-on

  • Aires
    • Set 4166: Wright R1820 Cyclone (B17, F2A. P36).
  • Airwaves
    • Set C4850: Detailset Brewster F2A-2 Buffalo.
  • Brengun Model Accesoires
    • Set RL48026: F2A Buffalo Flaps and controls (Special Hobby, Classic Airframe.
  • CMK
    • Set 4167: Buffalo F2A-1/2/3 Armament Set (Special Hobby/Classic Airframe).
    • Set 4168: F2A-1/2 Buffalo Control surfaces set (Special Hobby/Classic Airframe).
    • Set 4169: F2A-1/2/3 Buffalo Undercarriage set (Special Hobby/Classic Airframe).
    • Set 4170: Buffalo F2A-1/2/3 Interior Set (Special Hobby/Classic Airframe).
    • Set 4171: F2A-1/2/3 Buffalo R1830 Engine set complete with cowling (Special Hobby/Classic Airframe).
  • Eduard
    • Set E49-292 / FE292: Detailset Brewster Buffalo Model 339 (Tamiya)
    • Set E49-279 / FE279: Detailset Brewster Buffalo (Tamiya)
    • Set E48-033: Detailset Brewster F2A Buffalo
  • Falcon
    • Set VAX12: Canopies US Navy WW2 (F2A Buffalo, F8F Bearcat, F4U, Duck, T6).
  • Pavla
    • Set V4806: F2A-2 Buffalo Canopy.
    • Set 48007: F2A-2 Buffalo upgrade set (Tamiya).
  • Scale Aircraft Conversions
    • Set 48192: Brewster F2A Buffalo Landing Gear (Tamiya).
    • Set 48203:F2A Landing Gear (Tamiya).
  • Squadron Signal
    • Set 09132: Canopies Brewster Buffalo.
  • True Details
    • Set 48512: Brewster Buffalo MK1/B339 cockpit detail set (Tamiya)
    • Set 48073: Brewster F2A Buffalo Wheel Set
  • Red Roo
    • Set M48114: Brewster F2A-3/Model339 Buffalo (ook KNIL)
    • Set M48117: Brewster F2A-2 Buffalo MK1 Conversion (ook KNIL)
  • Vector Resin
    • Set 48005: Wright R1820G/Shvetsov M62, M63 .

Decals

  • AMD
    • Set 48-619: Buffalo`s over South East Asia (RAAF, RAF, KNIL)
  • Dutch Profile
    • Set DDS87248: Brewster B339 Buffalo (RNEIAF) (both 1/72nd and 1/48th scale).
  • FlevoDecal
    • Set FD48-012: Set for vijf Brewsters, Curtiss Hawk 75, Curtiss CW-21 en CW-22; Messerschidt Me-108, Ryan STM, Lockheed 12 en Lodestar, Bücker Bu-131 and Martin WHh-1 and WH-2
  • Tally Ho
    • Set 4104: Brewster F2A Buffalo (KNIL)

 

All aircraft were sprayed in the so called "jong blad" (dark green) and "oud blad" (olive drab) camouflage pattern on upper surfaces and aluminium sprayed undersides.

During the armistice several Buffaloes were received from RAF, these aircraft had the standard RAF camouflage applied.


SchemeColour nameFS numberHumbrolXtraColorVallejo ModelColorVallejo ModelAir
Standard #1Upper surfaces Dark Green ~4092 149 X114 70.895 ? 71.014
Olive drab   66 X112/X113 70.889 71.034
Undersides Aluminium ~7178 191 / 56 X126 70.864 71.062

For an extended conversion table with very many colour and paint systems check (doen not work with Firefox)  www.paint4models.com

Brewster B339 Buffalo 1 SMALL
Delivery scheme NEIAF Brewster B.339C/D.
Brewster B339 Buffalo 2 SMALL
Scheme NEIAF Brewster B.339C/D: Aircraft of blue patrol of  2 VlG V; with marking of 2 Vl G V on the fuselage.
Brewster B339 Buffalo 3 SMALL
Scheme NEIAF Brewster B.339C/D: Aircraft of red patrol of2 VlG V; with marking of 2 Vl G V on the fuselage.
Brewster B339 Buffalo 3 SMALL
Scheme NEIAF Brewster B.339C/D:
Brewster B339 Buffalo 4 SMALL
Scheme NEIAF Brewster B.339C/D: Aircraft of patrol commander of yellow patrol of 1 Vl G V
Brewster B339 Buffalo 5SMALL
Scheme NEIAF Brewster B.339C/D.
Brewster B339 Buffalo 6 SMALL
Scheme Brewster B.339: ex RAF, hadned over to NEIAF

 

Literature.

Militaire Luchtvaart in Nederlandsch-Indië in beeld, Deel 2 Hugo Hooftman Pag. 4 - 16 1981 Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Modelbouw In Plastic jaargang 9, nummer 2: De Brewster Buffalo. Hans Berfelo & Erik-Jan Brans Pag. 33 - 41 1980 Uitgever I.P.M.S. Nederland
AVIA; 41e jaargang nummer 5: Luchtvloot van Plastic: De Buffalo.... een oude liefde Hans Loeber pag. 194 - 197 1982 Uitgevers Wyt Plaats: Rotterdam
40 Jaar luchtvaart in Indië Gerard Casius & Thijs Postma Pag. 62,67 1986 Uitgeverij De Alk Plaats: Alkmaar
De Luchtstrijd rond Borneo P.C.Boer   1987 Uitg. Van Holkema & Warendorf
Aircraft Number 81: F2A Buffalo in action Jim Maas pag. 16 - 36 1987 Squadron/Signal Publications Inc., Carrolton, Texas
De Luchtstrijd om Indië P.C.Boer e.a.   1990 Uitg. Van Holkema & Warendorf
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)

 

Websites.

Specials thanks to Stephen de Waardt for his additional information regarding Brewster B-3159.

 

Details
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History

This aircraft was initially designed by Breguet as maritime patrol aircraft in order to reflect the NATO specifications from 1958 for a successor of the Lockheed Neptune.

The Atlantic was built and developed by a European consortium of aircraft factories, operating as SECBAT (Société d'Étude et de Construction de Breguet Atlantic).
The first prototype made its maiden flight in October 1961, the second one made its first flight in February 1962.

in 1963 an initial French order for 40 examples plus an order for 20 examples for Germany, was received. The first pre production aircraft made its maiden flight in February 1963; the second one in September 1964. Both had an extended fuselage.

Delivery of the German and French order took place between 1965 and 1968.

The production was just ended, when The Netherlands ordered nine aircraft, soon followed by an Italian order for eighteen aircraft.

Characteristic is the fuselage, which consists in fact of two tubes. The upper part houses a pressurized crew compartment and the control equipment and the lower part an area of 9 meters for the submarine war fare, such as eight guided torpedoes, depth charges or mines. Furthermore, a MAD is present in the tail boom, radar scanner in a retractable radome under the fuselage.

A secondary tasks of the Atlantic is long range maritime patrol and also SAR tasks.

In 1978, the French government ordered the development of a updated version, the Atlantic Nouvelle Generation.

Especially the equipment and avionics were modernized; a new radar, sonar, tactical computer, FLIR-installation was added. Also it was possible to carry the Exocet rocket. Two existing Atlantics were used to built the prototypes. The first one made its maiden flight in May1981.

In the end 28 examples of the Atlantic 2 were built.

 

Technical information
Dimensions:
Length: 32,63 m Wingspan: 37,42 m
Height: 10,89 m Wing area: 123,34 m2
Weights:
Empty weight: 25 700 kg Max. start weight: 46 200 kg
Performances:
Max. speed: 648 km/hr Rate of climb:  
Range:   Service ceiling: 9144 m
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Rolls Royce Tyne R.Ty-20 rated 6105 pk
Crew: Twelve men.
Armament: Torpedoes, mines, sonobuoys, depth bombs

 

Because the aircraft carrier "Karel Doorman" was withdrawn from use in October 1968, which was earlier than planned, the Dutch navy was no longer capable to monitor the Dutch part of the Atlantic ocean, because the range of the Grumman S-2F Tracker was to small.

It was decided to order nine Breguet Br.1150 Atlantic LRMPA (Long Range Maritime Patrol Aircraft). This aircraft had a range of about 18 hours. 

Initially many problems occurred. The Dutch Navy was more familiar with US material and procedures. Especially the technicians had problems with the French documentation, procedures, etc..

The first Atlantic entered service in August 1969.

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Breguet Atlantic 256 at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, September 1984 at airbase Soesterberg.

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Breguet Atlantic 256 at the Open Day Dutch Air Force, September 1984 at airbase Soesterberg..

Alas the Atlantic suffered many technical problems and three aircraft crashed, so it was decided to withdraw the Atlantic from use in December 1984. The remaining six aircraft were sold to France.

The Atlantic was succeeded by the Lockheed P-3C Update II Orion, which also replaced the outdated Lockheed SP-2H Neptune.

 

Video's Breguet BR.1150 Atlantic

 

 
   
   

 

Serial Construction nr. Date in service Date out of service Notes
250 55 24-02-1970 28-12-1984 Struck of charge and sold on 28-11-1985 to France.
Delivery to Escadrille de Reception et de Convoyage (de la Marine Française) on 07-05-1986
251 56 16-07-1969 28-12-1984 Struck of charge and sold on 28-11-1985 to France.
Delivery to Escadrille de Reception et de Convoyage (de la Marine Française) on 07-03-1986
252 57 15-10-1969 28-12-1984 Struck of charge and sold on 28-11-1985 to France.
Delivery to Escadrille de Reception et de Convoyage (de la Marine Française) on 11-04-1986
253 58 29-07-1969 14-09-1978 Crashed in North Sea near Scotland.
254 61 17-06-1971 28-12-1984 Struck of charge and sold on 28-11-1985 to France.
Delivery to Escadrille de Reception et de Convoyage (de la Marine Française) on 04-02-1986
255 62 06-10-1971 15-01-1981 Crashed in Irish Sea
256 63 03-12-1971 28-12-1984 Struck of charge and sold on 28-11-1985 to France.
Delivery to Escadrille de Reception et de Convoyage (de la Marine Française) on 18-12-1985
257 64 12-20-1971 15-08-1975 Emergency landing in sea near Wassenaar.
Struck of charge.
258 65 08-02-1972 28-12-1984 To France 28 December 1984.

 

1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Mach2
    • Kit XX: Short Run injection moulded kit.
  • Revell
    • Kit 04329: Injection moulded kit with decals for RNlAS, German navy and Aeronavale

Breguet SP 13A Atlantic AKleijn
A model of a Brequet Atlantic, built by Adri Kleijn.

 

Modelling add-on

  • Eduard
    • Set E72-427: Detailing set Breguet Br1150 Atlantic (Revell)

Decals

  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72082: Lockheed P3C Orion, Breguet SP13A Atlantic (serials)

1/48th Scale

Kits

  • -
    • Kit --: --

Modelling add-on

  • --
    • Set --: --

Decals

  • -
    • Set --: --

 

The first aircraft delivered had a somewhat different grey colour, a French grey colour, Gris Blue Clair, which could be compared with Humbrol Authentic Color HF-4 and XtraColor X396.
These aircraft also had yellow propeller tips. Later they received the same grey colour as the rest of the aircraft and also white-dayglo-white propellertips.

Scheme Colour name FS number Humbrol XtraColor Vallejo Model Color Vallejo Model Air Hataka
Standard #1 Upper surfaces Grey ~6270 Mix: 1*156 + 1*34 (127) X133 70.870 71.275 ~054
Undersides white ~7875 22 X141 70.842 71.279 ~049

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

 

Breguet BR1150 Atlantic-1-SMALL
Colour scheme of a Brequet Atlantic of the Dutch Navy.

 

Literature.

Zestig jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst in Beeld. Hugo Hooftman pag. 150 - 153 1977 Uitgever Europese Bibliotheek, Zaltbommel
Nederlandse Marinevliegtuigen Thijs Postma & Nico Geldhof pag. 74 - 75 1978 Uitgever Omniboek, 's Gravenhage
AVIA; 42e jaargang nummer 11: Gaat de Atlantic uit de lucht? Bart Wendstedt Pag.388 - 390 1983 Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
De geschiedenis van squadron 321: Nooit op de tweede plaats Bart M. Rijnhout pag. 45 - 67 1984 Uitgever De Bataafsche Leeuw, Amsterdam
Modelbouw in Plastic jaargang 14, nummer 1: 15 Jaar Atlantic in de MLD Frans van 't Hof Pag. 2 - 7 1985 Uitgever I.P.M.S. Nederland, Nederland
Luchtvaartwereld; 2e jaargang nummer 5: Adieu Atlantic ...Welkom P-3 CHARLIE Nico Geldhof Pag. 139 - 140 1985 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
70 Jaar Marine-LuchtvaartDienst Nico Geldhof pag. 137 - 147 1987 Uitgeverij Eisma b.v., Leeuwarden
Vliegen voor de Vloot: 70 jaar Marineluchtvaartdienst Harm J. Hazewinkel Pag. 55 - 56 1987 Rebo Produkties, Sassenheim
Vliegtuigsquadrons 320 en 321 50 jaar P. Staal & Peter Baeten Pag. 89 - 93 1990 Uitgever Afdeling Maritieme Historie, 's Gravenhage
Modelbouw in Plastic jaargang 21, nummer 3: Brequet Sp-13A Atlantic deel 1 Bas Damen & Meindert de Vreeze Pag. 66 - 77 1992 Uitgever I.P.M.S. Nederland, Nederland
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)
85 JAAR Marineluchtvaartdienst in beeld: Van Farman tot NH 90 Helikopter Peter Korbee Pag. 146 - 147 2002 Uitgever Korbee MLD Promotie, Valkenburg

 

Websites.

 

Details
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At the end of 1956 the US Army released a set of specifications for a turbine-powered transport helicopter to replace the Sikorsky CH-37 Mojave. Vertol started designing a new tandem-rotor transport helicopter designated as Model 107.

In June 1958 Vertol received a contract for one YHC-1A, which could carry 20 men. During the testing period the US Army thought the YHC-1A to light for the transport role an to heavy for the attack role. It was decided to upgrade the UH-1 Huey  and use is for tactical transport and to obtain an heavy transport helicopter.

The YHC-1A was developed further and used by the US Marines as CH-46 Sea Knight in 1962.

The US Army ordered a larger and heavier version, Model 114, designated as HC-1B. The first pre-production machine Boeing-Vertol YCH-1B (Vertol was merged with Boeing to Boeing-Vertol) made its first flight on September 21, 1961. In 1962 the designation was changed in CH-47A "Chinook".

The new helicopter was powered by twin-shaft turbine engines, initial two Lycoming T-53 of 2200 hp, each mounted at the rear of the fuselage. Later models were equipped with upgraded, more powerful engines. Moreover, the two rotors rotate against each other in order to compensate for the torque and could be controlled separately. In case of failure of one of the engines the remaining engine can drive both rotors.

The Chinook was further developed in the course of time and improved and more powerful versions were released. The CH-47D was a major improvement with better engines, composite rotor blades, redesigned cockpit, improved electrical systems and avionics.

Also a civilian version, designated Boeing-Vertol Model 234 was developed and mainly used in the oil industry.

Versions.

HC-1B:
pre 1962 designation of the Boeing-Vertol Model 114
CH-47A:
349 examples of the first produced version for the US Army; initially equipped with two Lycoming T55-L-5 engines rated 1640 kW, later two Lycoming T55-L-7C rated 2130 kW.
  • ACH-47A: armed version. Four examples of the CH-47A modified in 1965.
CH-47B:
108 examples of an interim version equipped with two Lycoming T55-L-7C engines of 2130 KW each. Modifications were the Adjustments were the blunted rear rotor pylon, redesigned asymmetrical rotor blades and guides along the tailgate and trunk to improve the flying characteristics.
CH-47C:
Boeing Model 234. 233 examples built. Equipped with more powerful engines and gear boxes. The first examples still had the Lycoming T55-L-7C engines rated 2130 KW each, later two Lycoming T55-L-11 engines rated 2800 kW each were installed. Canada ordered eight examples designated as CH-147. These were equipped with a hoist and a station for the Flight Engineer in the rear cabin.
  • HC1: RAF version of the CH-47C
CH-47D:
Used the same airframe in combination with powerful engines.Initially the Lycoming T55-L-712 was used, soon replaced with the Lycoming T55-Ga-714A. The CH-47D could carry an external load of 12 tons with the triple cargo hook system. Also the avionics were improved with e.g. GPS.The first CH-47D entered service in 1979. The Us Army had nearly all its Chinooks, 472 examples. upgraded tot CH47D standard.
  • HC2 and HC2A: RAF version.
  • The Netherlands acquired the seven remaining CH-147’s from Canada and these were completely overhauled and upgraded to CH-47D. Other improvements were the Bendix weather radar in the extended nose, ‘glass cockpit’ and improved Honeywell T55-L-714A engines. Also six new examples were obtained.
  • MH-47D: version developed for special duties and had a inflight refuelling system, and a fast-rope system. Twelve examples were built and six were modified older versions.
MH-47E:
26 examples of a version for the US Army Special Operations. Similar to the MH-47D but with enlarged fuel capacity and terrain radar.
  • HC-3: RAF version. Due to problems with the avionics all were modified to HC-2 standard.
CH-47F:
Released in 2001; the prototype was an upgraded CH-47D. Can carry 9,5 ton external load. the CH-47F has a upgraded airframe construction; two Honeywell T55-L-714A engines rated 3630 kW each and renewed electronics like a Rockwell Collins Common Avionics Architecture System (CAAS) and a BAE Systems Digital Advanced Flight Control System (DAFCS). The US Army ordered 48 examples ; The Netherlands ordered six examples replace lost CH-47Ds and to expand the existing Chinook fleet.
  • CH-47F Block 2: version planned for 2020 capable to carry 10 ton; higher take off weight and new  Advanced Chinook Rotor Blades (ACRB) ; more powerful Honeywell T55-715 engines and the Active Parallel Actuator System (APAS), an advanced control system. Also the fuel system is revised and enlarged and the electric system expanded.
  • CH-47F Block 3: this version is planned for 2025 with more powerful engines, transmission and extended fuselage.
MH-47G:
similar to the MH-47E, but with upgraded avionics and systems as CH-47F. The remaining 11 MH-47Ds and 25 MH-47Es will be modernized and an additional twelve examples will be built.
  • CH-47J:
Japanese license version of the CH-47D, 61 examples built by Kawasaki. Differs in engines and avionics.
  • CH-47JA: a longe range version with enlarged fuel capacity, AAQ-16 FLIR and (a partly) glass cockpit.
HH-47:
[to be developed] Combat Search and Rescue (CSAR-X) version based upon the MH-47G.

Civil versions

Model 234LR (long range):
Commercial transport helicopter.
Model 234ER (extended range):
Commercial transport version.
Model 234MLR (multi-purpose long range):
Commercial transport version
Model 234UT (utility transport):
Utility transport helicopter.
Model 414:
international export version van de CH-47D.

 

Technical Information CH-47D [Dutch version]
Dimensions:
Length with rotor 30,18 m Rotor diameter: 18,29 m
Height: Height with rotating rotor: 5,77;m;
height in rest 4,99 meter		 Tail rotor diameter: - m
Length without rotor: 15,88 m;
length with rotating rotor 30,18 m;
Weights:
Empty weight: 11 151 kg Max. Start weight 24 494 kg
Performance:
Max. speed: 315 km/hr Cruising speed: 256 km/hr
Range: 2020 km Service ceiling 7000 km
Miscellaneous:
Engine type: Two Textron Lycoming T55-L-714 rated 3629 kW each
Crew: .
Armament: None
   

 

In service with RNlAF.

Because of the foundation of the new air-mobile brigade (Luchtmobiele Brigade) the Netherlands needed a fleet of transport helicopters.
In 1993 seven CH-147 Chinooks were taken over from Canada and completely overhauled and modernized and upgraded to CH-47D by Boeing. The Chinooks were delivered between August 1995 and February 1996. Also six new aircraft were ordered, which were delivered in 1998.
The Dutch Chinooks have a modern 'glass cockpit", a hoist and modern avionics.

For self-protection, they are equipped with an APR-39 radar warning system; an AN/AVR2 laser detector and an AN/ALQ156 missile warning system which is coupled with the M130 flare system and also a chaff  and flare system can be installed.
Furthermore, they were equipped with more powerful Honeywell T55-L-714a engines of 3069 kW each. These were stronger than the engines installed on the "standard" CH-47D. The revised Ch-47Ds initially had a protection plate mounted under the outlets to protect the fuselage.
Later, the exhausts were oriented upwards and outwards, so these protective plates could be omitted.
The six new aircraft were delivered with this system.

The Chinooks were assigned to 298 squadron, initially stationed at airbase Soesterberg, but later stationed at air base Gilze-Rijen.

 

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Boeing-Vertol CH-47D Chinook D-664 with the originally mounted deflection plate aft the exhaust (to protect the fuselage because of the more powerful engines used on the Dutch Ch47D) photographed during the Open Day July 1997 at airbase Twenthe.

 

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Boeing-Vertol CH-47D Chinook D-663 in the original implementation with the deflection plate aft the exhaust, photographed during a trip to airbase Soesterberg April 1997.

 

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Boeing-Vertol CH-47D Chinook D-661 with UN markings and the slighty outward and upwards pointing exhaust (and omitted deflection plate), photographed during Open Day September 2000 at airbase Volkel.

In 2013 six CH-47Fs entered service as replacement and expansion. Three of these Chinooks are assigned to 302 squadron stationed at Fort Hood in the US for training purposes.

The Chinook is used for wide range of tasks:

  • Generic transport
  • Transport of injured and humanitarian support
  • Search and rescue
  • Fire-fighting [using so-called "Bambi buckets' with a capacity of approximately 10,000 l]
  • Operations with 11th Air-mobile Brigade.

Secondments

The Chinooks were frequently sent on mission abroad.

KFOR 1999

For this mission three Chinooks were deployed in the Balkans and transported during more than 700 missions relief supplies and refugees.

Allied Harbour 2000

A mission in Albania.

UMEEE 2001

Humanitarian mission in Eritrea.

SFOR Bosnia: 01-2001 - 06-2004

This was a job where initially five Cougars were deployed and later four Chinooks. These operated from Divulje Barracks in Bosnia.

SFIR Iraq: 07-2003 - 11-2005

For this mission, three, and later four Chinooks and four Cougars were deployed from the air base Talil. They were mostly used by the Dutch Peace Force present.

OEF Afghanistan 05-2005 - 06-2006

For this detachment in southern Afghanistan, the aircraft were used by the Dutch special unit forces.

ISAF Afghanistan: 05-2007 - 10-2010

Commitment for the NATO ISAF operation from Kandahar airbase.

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A Boeing-Vertol CH-47D Chinook D-663, with new markings and antennas of the Royal Netherlands Air Force.

Ch-47D Chinook GRIJS NIEUW

New CH-47F Chinook for the RNlAF at the Boeing Factory (foto via M. Brouwer).
May 2012 the first two new Ch-47F Chinooks were official handed over to the RNlAF, click here

 

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Boeing-Vertol CH-47F Chinook D-892 during the Air Power demo at the Open Day June 2014 at air base Gilze-Rijen.

 

Boeing CH-47 Chinook

 

 

SerialConstruction nr.(civil) test serialDate in serviceDate out of serviceNicknameNotes
Ex-Canadian aircraft, which have been revised and overhauled completely
D-661 M.3661/NL001 CAN 147003 03-08-1996   Red October'  
D-662 M.3662/NL002 CAN 147004 05-08-1996   Lady Liberty'  
D-663 M.3663/NL003 CAN 147005 08-08-1996   'Blizzard'  
D-664 M.3664/NL004 CAN 147006 29-12-1995   'Sling King'  
D-665 M.3665/NL005 CAN 147007 28-12-1995   'Bigfoot'  
D-666 M.3666/NL006 CAN 147008 30-01-1996   'The Beast'  
D-667 M.3667/NL007 CAN 147009 02-03-1996   'Rodney'  
New Boeing built aircraft
D-101 M.4101/NL008 N2067F(2) 29-05-1998   'The Philly Connection'  
D-102 M.4102/NL009 N2067H 13-08-1998      
D-103 M.4103/NL010 N2067M(2) 21-08-1998   'Dragon Fly'  
D-104 M.4104/NL011 N2069A(2) 01-10-1998 31-10-2005   Crashed in Afghanistan
D-105 M.4105/NL012 N2069S(5) 05-03-1999 27-07-2005 'Rainmaker' Crashed in Afghanistan
D-106 M.4106/NL013 N7424E(2) 04-02-1999      

 

 

SerialConstruction nr.(civil) test serialDate in serviceDate out of serviceNicknameNotes
New ordered Boeing CH-47F Chinook, to supplement and replace lost machines
D-890 M.8890/NL014 N1004W 23-09-2013     298 sq Gilze-Rijen
D-891 M.8891/NL015 N1074E 08-10-2012     298 sq Gilze-Rijen
D-892 M.8892/NL016 N1098X 08-12-2012     298 sq Gilze-Rijen
D-893 M.8893/NL017 N1122R  2013      
D-894 M.8894/NL018 N1149Z  2013      
D-895 M.8895/NL019 N1154T  2013      

 

1/72nd Scale

Kits

  • Airfix
    • Kit 05035: Boeing Vertol CH47 Chinook HC1 [A release of the Italeri kit 064; For a Dutch Chinook the nose needs to be corrected]
  • Italeri
    • Kit 045 / 342672: This model has the right radarnose for a Dutch version.
      The form of rotor blades however is not correct, especially near the rotorhead and needs to be changed.
      Note also the antennas of the Dutch aircraft; during its operational period several changes have been made, check also the exhausts of the enigine.
      And further the colour of the Dutch roundels provided with the kit is not correct..
    • Kit 064: a model of a standard Boeing CH-47D Chinook (HC1). [For a Dutch Chinook the nose needs to be corrected.]
    • Kit 342662:Boeing Vertol Chinook HC1 (CH47C) with a photo Manual
  • Matchbox
    • Kit PK413: Boeing Vertol Chinook HC.1/CH47D. For a Dutch Chinook the nose needs to be corrected.
  • Revell
    • Kit 04641:Boeing Vertol Chinook HC Mk1.
      Ex-Matchbox kit. For a Dutch Chinook the nose needs to be corrected.
  • Trumpeter
    • Kit 01622: Boeing Vertol CH-47D Chinook. For a Dutch Chinook the nose needs to be corrected.
Boeing CH 47D Chinook II AKleijn
A model of a Boeing-Vertol CH-47D, built by Adri Kleijn.

 

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A model vof an early Boeing CH-47D. I used the Matchbox kit and modified the nose, using the nose of the Italeri kit.

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Further is added some antennas and protection plates near the exhaust. Decals used come from the Dutch Decal set 72050 ( a nice set!)
The kit was finished (mainly adding antennas, rotection plates, windows and some decalling plus topcoat) by Adri Kleijn. Thank you very much!!

IMG 0709

 

Modelling add-on

  • AirWaves
    • Kit AC7212: Detailset Boeing Vertol CH47 Chinook
  • Eduard
    • Set 72-167: Detailset Boeing CH47D Chinook
    • Set 72-208: Detailset Boeing ACH47 Chinook
    • Set SS314 / 73-314: Detailset Boeing CH47A Chinook Interior self adhesive (Trumpeter)
    • Set 73-319: Detailset Boeing CH47 Chinook cargo Seatbelts self adhesive (Trumpeter)
    • Set SS 321 / 73-321 : CH47D Chinook Interior - self adhesive (Trumpeter)
    • Set 72-455: Detailset MH47E Chinook exterior (delen mogelijk bruikbaar voor CH47D)
    • Set 72-486 : Detailset CH47A Chinook Exterior (Trumpeter)
    • Set 72-490: Detailset CH47D Chinook Exterior (Trumpeter)
    • Set (Big) 7233: Detailset MH47E Chinook (Italeri).
      Bevat sets 72-455; 73-278; CX049
    • Set (Big) 7248: Detailset CH47A Chinook (Trumpeter)
      Bevat set 72-486; 73-008 Remove Before Flight; 73-314; 73-319; CX217 CH-47A paint masks.
    • Set (Big) 7249: Detailset CH47D Chinook (Trumpeter)
      Bevat sets 72-490; 73-008 Remove Before Flight; 73-319; 73-321; CX-226 CH-47D paint mask
  • OzMods
    • Kit 7202: Conversion set RAAF CH47D Chinook
  • CMK
    • Kit A7160: Boeing CH47 Chinook Interior Set (Italeri)
    • Kit A7161: Boeing CH47 Chinook Engine Set (Italeri)
    • Kit A7162: Boeing CH47 Chinook Exterior Set (Italeri)
  • Whirlybits
    • Kit A72034 : CH47 Chinook replacement composite rotor blades (Airfix-Italeri)
  • Model Alliance
    • Kit cs-118: CH47 Chinook HC2 Sandfilters
    • Kit cs-135: CH47 Chinook HC2 Rotor Blades
  • Duarte models
    • Kit AC7201: Self Defence Boxes (SH60, SH2, CH47, Lynx, Sea King, Kiowa)

Decals

  • Dutch Decal
    • Set 72050: Contains serials for each aircraft of 298 squadron, including names, UN and KFOR markings plus things like walkways etc. (for one aircraft).

1/48th Scale

Kits

  • Italeri
    • Kit 342647: Boeing Vertol ACH47A Armed Chinook Italeri 342647 Boeing Vertol ACH47A Armed Chinook
    • Set 342672: Boeing Vertol CH47D Chinook

Modelling add-on

  • CMK
    • Set 4203: Boeing CH47 Chinook Interior set
    • Set 4204: Boeing CH47 Chinook engine set (Italeri)
    • Set 4218: Boeing CH47 Chinook Interior set (Italeri)
    • Set 4219: Boeing CH47 Chinook Rear Fuselage roof interiorset (Italeri)
  • Eduard
    • Set (Big) 4885 : Detailset AHC47A Chinook (Italeri)
      Setjes 48-558; 49-037; 49-355; X199 ACH-47A Chinook paint mask
    • Set (Big) 4906: Detailset CH47C Chinook HC1 (Italeri / Revell)
      Setjes: 48-600; 48-601; 49-009 Remove Before Flight; 49-421; 49-422; X248 CH-47C/HC-1 Chinook mask
    • Set 49-037: Detailset ACH47 Chinook seatbelts (Italeri)
    • Set 49-421: Detailset Boeing CH47C/HC1 Chinook Interior Self Adhesive (Italeri)
    • Set 49-422: Detailset Boeing CH47C/HC1 Chinook Cargo and seatbelts Self Adhesive (Italeri)
    • Set 48-355: Detailset ACH47A interior
    • Set 48-558: Detailset ACH47A
    • Set 48-600: Detailset CH47D/HC1 Chinook Cargo Interior (Italeri)
    • Set 48-601: Detailset CH47D/HC1 Chinook Exterior (Italeri)
  • Heritage Aviation
    • Set CV48019 : RAF CH47 Chinook HC1 Rotor Bladen
  • Italeri
    • Set 3426002 : CH47 Chinook Detailset Italeri

Decals

  • --
    • Set --: --

 

SchemeColour nameFS numberRALHumbrolXtraColorVallejo Model ColorVallejo Model AirRevell (36 = acryl; 32 = enamel)Hataka
Standard #1Overall Olive Green 34094 6031 117 X116 70.975 ?? 71.250 32362 / 36362 ~152
Standard #2 [CH-47F]Overall Grey 36320   128 X258 70.830 71.120   ~035
Markings Light grey 36375?   127   70.989 71.046 32176 / 36176 ~034

Check www.paint4models.com for an extensive conversion table with lots of colour and paint systems.

The Ch-47F is officially overall FS 36118, but in the real world this colour looks far to dark. FS 36320 is a better match for the colour applied on the CH-47F

 

Boeing CH47D Chinook-1A
Delivery scheme of the first (revised) Chinooks.
Note the protection near the exhaust of the more powerful engines.
Boeing CH47D Chinook-1B
Delivery scheme odf the second series of Chinooks.
The protection plate has been omitted s the exhausts have ben repositioned and are pointing more upwards and outwards. Later retrofitted to the first series.
Further the antennas and markings have changed.
Boeing CH47F Chinook-1
Delivery scheme of the CH-47F Chinook.

 

 

Literature.

Aerofax Minigrapoh 27: Boeing Helicopters CH-47 Chinook David Anderton & Jay Miller   1989 Uitgever Aerofax, Inc., Arlington, Texas
Luchtvaart; 10e jaargang nummer 10: Nederlandse Luchtmacht krijgt Boeing CH-47 Chinooks Hans Heerkens Pag. 344 - 351 1993 Uitgeverij Ten Brink, Meppel
Squadrons van de Koninklijke Luchtmacht (derde herzien druk Willem Helfferich pag. 67 - 68 1994 Uitgever Uitgevers Wyt, Rotterdam
Modelbouw in Plastic jaargang 26, nummer 1: Boeing Vertol CH-47D Chinook Erwin Stam Pag. 20 - 22 1997 I.P.M.S. Nederland, Nederland
Camouflage en Kentekens J.Greuter e.a.   1997 Bonneville – Bergen (NH)

 

Websites.

 

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