The Coolest plane in the world!!!!
If I ever won the lottery, this would be my project!!!! I saw this sitting out on the ramp in ELP a few months ago and finally got the chance to see it up close. I think its the most badass plane I've ever seen. It looks like a mini B-58 Hustler. I've done a little research on it and haven't come up with much. All I know is that its old and hasn't flown in a very long time, but from the looks of it, its a screamer. Those 4 pure turbo jets sitting under the wing turn old dinosaurs into a lot of noise in a hurry. I'm guessing that it'll cruise in the Mach .90+ range. I would love to fly it! Drinks on me for whoever can guess what type of plane it is.
posted by Windsor at 12:11 AM
9 Comments:
I know what that is. Only one was built. It's a......a......
DAMN! Now I won't think of anything else until I remember what it is.
Google here I come.
This is the McDonnell 220 four engine business jet.
http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/gallery/hist073b.htm
Great history here:
http://www.geocities.com/CapeCanaveral/Galaxy/4707/mc_119.htm
How about re-engineing the J34 with Williams International FJ44 fans?
J34-WE-17: 3,370 lb (15 kN) thrust
or 4,900 lb (22 kN) thrust with afterburner
J34-WE-22: 3,000 lb (13.3 kN) thrust
J34-WE-36: 3,400 lb (15 kN) thrust
FJ44-4 - 3600 lbf Fanjet
FJ44-3 - 3000 lbf Fanjet
James
McDonnell 119/220!!!!!!
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_119
Now I can go back to work.
It is a McDonnell Douglas Model 119/220 http://www.boeing.com/companyoffices/gallery/hist073b.htm
You were pretty lucky to get a look at this aircraft. It is the only one that was ever made.
It's the one and only MD-220. Ferried to ELP in 1985. You should upload these shots to airliners.net as there are only two others posted.
I found a picture of the plane at www.airliners.net.
It says it is a McDonnell MD-220 and the only one ever build.
I really enjoy reading your blog.
Jens Kahsnitz
Looks like you guys did your homework. If you can ever nail me down to one city for more than a day, I'll spring for a few beers.
jbaloun: I'd throw on a different set of turbojets. I love the CJ610's I fly on the Lear. They'll still suck gas and make a hell of a racket, but there are plenty of them and their parts around.
Beautiful aircraft, pity just a once off. Finally got to photograph it during October, see
http://www.worldairpics.com/photo/1043464/M/McDonnell-MD220/N4AZ/Fuel-Fresh-Inc/?&sid=2626240683&sp=1
Joe, Dublin, Ireland
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