On December 12, 1938, the British shipboardDive bomber, reconnaissance and torpedoesBombersFairey".Mackerel"The first test flight of the prototype was made for the BritishCarrier-based aircraftDevelopment brings new hope. Despite the fact that the old biplane design was still retained in appearance, by improving the aerodynamic design and using a more powerful engine, this "comfortable torpedo."Bombers"The performance has improved significantly. However, with the highly acclaimed "Swordfish"Compared,MackerelAnd did not achieve the same brilliant results, leaving Britain speechless about it.
Mackerelwas created as a replacement for obsolescenceSwordfishTorpedoesBombers, which is for the UKNavyofCarrier-based aircraftIt means a big breakthrough for the troops. MackerelThe traditional two-wing design is still used, but the aerodynamics and powertrain have been fully optimized, resulting in a significant increase in performance. In addition,MackerelThe cabin is also equipped with facilities such as heating, ventilation systems and even toilets, which greatly improves the comfort of the crew on long-haul missions. In short,MackerelBreakthroughs have been made in technological upgrading and humanized design.
Mackerelair raids on GermanyCruisersTirpitzis one of its most important. March 9, 1942, from the VictoryAircraft carriers12 takeoffsMackerelThere were air strikesTirpitzHowever, the operation was not successful, not only did not cause damage to the enemy ship, but also lost twoBombers。The emergence of this passive situation has been exposedMackerelIn some respects, the disadvantage also becomesMackerelThe Challenge.
SwordfishAsMackerelBeforeCarrier-based aircraft, with a number of impressive achievements. In 1940,SwordfishA night attack on the port of Taranto, which inflicted heavy losses on the Italian fleet without losses;In 1941,SwordfishSuccessfully hit GermanyBismarckNoBattleshipsof the rudder, which eventually led to its sinking. SwordfishThe outstanding performance of the British RoyalNavyHigh hopes are placed on it, however,MackerelThe advent of the givesSwordfishBrought the loss, although the latter still shines in the war.
MackerelAlthough it has improved in comfort and performance, it is not as good as in practiceSwordfishThat's a brilliant record. For example, July 30, 1941,MackerelThe air raids on the ports of Pechamo and Kircones failed, sinking only one small transport ship, but losing 12 aircraft and 4 escortsFighters。In addition,MackerelNot even a single submarine was sunk, withSwordfishCompared to the low success rate in anti-submarine operations. This may be because:MackerelNot equipped with anti-submarineRadar, whileSwordfishIn the course of the improvement was installed an advanced anti-submarineRadarBe caused by.
MackerelAs a "comfortable torpedo."BombersAlthough there have been breakthroughs in technological upgrading and humanized design, they have failed to achieve the expected results. It loses the pairSwordfishThe victory may be caused by a variety of factors such as bad luck and the gradual strengthening of the opponent. However, in the ensuing war, the British CrownNavyofCarrier-based aircraftThe force had gradually adopted more advanced aircraft, such as the Petrel and the Sea Worm, which brought a new boost to Britain's maritime prowess.
In the real world, inaviationIn the course of development, each aircraft has its own advantages and disadvantages. We can see thatMackerelAlthough failed to become BritishCarrier-based aircraftbut its efforts to upgrade and improve for the follow-upCarrier-based aircraftThe design provides valuable experience. From this we can conclude that the advancement of technology and the exploration of practice are:aviationThe key to development, whether it is success or failure, is the driving force for progress.
AlthoughMackerelThe results were not satisfactory, but it was undoubtedly BritishMilitaryaviationHistory has left a strong mark. It's not just about replacementSwordfishAnd the research and development of the newCarrier-based aircraftIt was also the last in the UK to feature a two-wing designCarrier-based aircraftMackerelExperience tells us that inaviationThe road to technological upgrading and improvement is not always smooth, but it is the accumulation of these efforts and experience that has propelled itCarrier-based aircraftContinuous advancement of technology. I believe that in the futureaviationDevelopment will continue to move to new heights and create more brilliance and breakthroughs.