Miles Fighters

[Old Paul]

The M.20 has a lot going for it, but is a little late. Really need a Kestrel/Master spin-off to get into production in time. And I prefer the wing of the earlier 'planes - whatever it's aerodynamics, the M.20 wing looks a bit like a plank.

I don't know how well equipped the Master was operationally - I assume  suitable radio, oxygen, etc? Would the weight of armour, additional guns be offset against the loss of the instructor and seating?

For power, you need around 1100-1200hp. I like the idea of a Taurus, but the Twin Wasp is probably a better fit for Commonwealth production.

The aim would be for roughly an equivalent to the later MkI Hurricane - 325-330mph, 6 x .303's - available particularly in India and Australia from late 1940-mid 1941. Possibly earlier from Canada and perhaps navalised as a Gladiator replacement? Does that sound feasible or am I clutching at straws?

PS - The original photo was a quick chop and paste, but I like how it turned out!

[jcf]

For an inline engine fighter, revert to the nose radiator installation of the M.9 Kestrel, the unofficial Master prototype.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Miles_Kestrel

The later form of the installation would probably be the most straightforward to model.