Introduction

My entry for the three engine challenge.

Designed initially in 1938 but not constructed until 1942.

The RJ Triceratops is powered by 3 Rolls Royce Kestrel V12 engines swinging counter rotating propellors, this provides a nice ballance for weight distribution and provides a reasonable acceleration / top speed for the aircraft.

Initially the concept was based on a combination of other aircraft, the booms and fins are P-61 Blackwidow in style, the wing is Spitfire/Thunderbolt (with clipped ends), the fuselage is Westland Whirlwind, the main U/C is from a Wellington, nose gear from a Blohm und Voss fighter etc.

Armament consist of 6no. 20mm cannon mounted in the wing to give it the punch a heavy fighter of this nature requires.

Features; actual undercarriage bays, sequenced doors, suspension on main U/C, tapered wing, camo scheme, pilot with moving head etc.

Controls

AG1 = start the engines
VTOL dn = flaps

Note: This is not a light aircraft, approach speed for landing is around 200knts, any slower and you will loose pitch authority.

Photos