Flying replica set to fulfill Bugatti's radical aircraft dream

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However, back in the late 1930s, Ettore Bugatti also set out to build racing aircraft. In 1937 he began construction on a radical machine that had a swept-forward wing design, a twin-V tailplane, and twin contra-rotating propellers powered by two Bugatti straight-eight engines. Unfortunately, the Second World War broke out just before the aircraft was completed and Bugatti had to flee Paris, taking his creation with him. Today a group of dedicated enthusiasts are recreating Bugatti's dream and building a replica that, unlike the original, will soon take to the skies.</p> <ul class="gallery-preview"> <li> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438/http://www.gizmag.com/bugatti-100p-aircraft-prototype-replica/38440/pictures#1" class="js-gallery-preview-link"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/bugatti-aircraft-8.jpg" title="Named Reve Bleu (Blue Dream) by its builders, the replica Bugatti 100P aircraft is currently undergoing taxiing and engine testing in Tulsa, Arizona" alt="Named Reve Bleu (Blue Dream) by its builders, the replica Bugatti 100P aircraft is currently undergoing taxiing and engine testing in Tulsa, Arizona"/> </a> <li> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438/http://www.gizmag.com/bugatti-100p-aircraft-prototype-replica/38440/pictures#2" class="js-gallery-preview-link"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/bugatti-aircraft-3.jpg" title="The 100P was fitted with two Bugatti Type 50 engines driving a pair of contra-rotating propellers" alt="The 100P was fitted with two Bugatti Type 50 engines driving a pair of contra-rotating propellers"/> </a> <li> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438/http://www.gizmag.com/bugatti-100p-aircraft-prototype-replica/38440/pictures#3" class="js-gallery-preview-link"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/bugatti-aircraft-7.jpg" title="The original 100P airframe now sits in an aircraft museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin" alt="The original 100P airframe now sits in an aircraft museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin"/> </a> <li> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438/http://www.gizmag.com/bugatti-100p-aircraft-prototype-replica/38440/pictures#4" class="js-gallery-preview-link"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438im_/http://images.gizmag.com/gallery_tn/bugatti-aircraft-5.jpg" title="As the restored shell of the 100P is too fragile and rare to even contemplate being flown, a group of enthusiasts have decided to recreate this amazing aircraft from scratch" alt="As the restored shell of the 100P is too fragile and rare to even contemplate being flown, a group of enthusiasts have decided to recreate this amazing aircraft from scratch"/> </a> </ul> <p>Dubbed the 100P, Bugatti had intended to build and fly it against the best aircraft of the time, such as the 469 mph (755 km/h) Messerschmitt Me 209, to win at the Deutsche de La Muerthe Cup. Bringing in famed aeronautical engineer, Louis D. de Monge to assist in the design, the original aircraft used just one straight-eight, 450 hp (335 Kw) Bugatti Type 50 engine. However, the pair soon abandoned this design for a tilt at an even greater prize; the world air speed record.</p> <p>As such, the 100P was then fitted with two Type 50 engines behind the cockpit driving a propeller each in a complex arrangement where the front engine was slanted to the right and joined to a drive shaft at the firewall behind the pilot, which then passed by the pilot's right elbow. The second engine was slanted to the left, in a similar arrangement to the first. Just past the pilot's feet, the two drive shafts merged at a gearbox and then connected to the two contra-rotating propellers. </p> <p><div class="inline-item"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438/http://www.gizmag.com/bugatti-100p-aircraft-prototype-replica/38440/pictures#2" target="_blank"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/bugatti-aircraft-3@2x.jpg" alt=""> </a> </div> </p> <p>The technologically-advanced Bugatti 100P was built – of all places – on the second floor of a furniture factory in Paris. Despite its humble surroundings, the 100P was constructed like any other finely-tuned Bugatti creation and possessed elements that predated many innovations not to be seen in allied fighter planes until the 1940s. Had the development been allowed to continue, and the craft built as a military machine as the French government of the time had mooted, the 100P may well have also made a supremely fast, highly maneuverable fighter easily capable of overcoming even the fastest German aircraft of the time.</p> <p>The original 100P, after its hasty removal from Paris as German troops approached, was stored in a barn for more than 30 years. With Bugatti dying in 1946, just one year after World War Two ended, the 100P remained untouched until the 1960s, when it was sold – and resold – to various American collectors and shifted to the United States, where its engines were removed and fitted to Bugatti automobiles. Later restored, without engines, the airframe now sits in an aircraft museum in Oshkosh, Wisconsin.</p> <p><div class="inline-item"> <a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438/http://www.gizmag.com/bugatti-100p-aircraft-prototype-replica/38440/pictures#8" target="_blank"> <img src="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438im_/http://images.gizmag.com/inline/bugatti-aircraft-8@2x.jpg" alt=""> </a> </div> </p> <p>As the restored shell of the 100P is too fragile and rare to even contemplate being flown, a group of enthusiasts have decided to recreate this amazing aircraft from scratch. With few plans and working largely from donations, the international team at the Bugatti 100P Project has had to create almost every single part on the machine, spending many thousands of hours putting it all together.</p> <p>Utilizing modern fiberglass techniques, machined alloy fittings, and other materials not available to Bugatti in the 1930s, the 100P project aircraft is, however, true to the size, power, and shape of the original. As such, the flying dynamics and handling characteristics should also be accurate. Though what they are is largely unknown with the original never actually having made it into the skies, let alone off the factory floor.</p> <p>Named Reve Bleu (Blue Dream) by its builders, the aircraft is currently undergoing taxiing and engine testing in Tulsa, Oklahoma. 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Have the drive shaft of one electric motor hollow so the drive shaft of the aft electric motor can pass through it to the other prop. Put an ICE engine with a generator mounted behind the pilot. It would really simplify things and reduce costs to remove those drive shafts passing along side the pilot along with all the gearboxes. It would also be safer to have an electric cable passing under the floor of the cockpit instead. The aircraft then becomes lighter and faster.</p> <span class="strong">mdr</span> </li> <li> <p>many comments, i dont care much about them! the plane looks like a beautiful Italian model, fast and sexy! i seen the one at Oshkosh, and if you like airplanes, you cant just walk by without staring at it.</p> <p>i'm sure with todays technology it coujd be made to work.</p> <span class="strong">ronbros</span> </li> <li> <p>While the aircraft was a pretty sleek design, whether or not it could have been able to be developed into a successful fighter plane is questionable. </p> <p>While speed is important to a fighter plane, other factors are needed. Those thin wings produce little drag but have little volume for a meaningful fuel load. No range or combat endurance.</p> <p>Where would the armament be placed? A WWII fighter would need at least the equivalent of four .303 machine guns MINIMUM. Preferably along the lines of the American fit, six Browning .50cals and about 1500 rounds.</p> <p>And other mission capablilities. What about photo recon? Where would one put the cameras?</p> <p>Add radio equipment, oxygen system, some armor plate to protect the pilot and machinery. Plane gets bigger, heavier, slower. And access doors to get at machinery. Radiators and oil coolers. Air intakes and vents.</p> <p>That drivetrain sounds like a beast to manufacture and maintain. A lot of challenges putting rapidly spinning heavily loaded drive shafts subjected to G-loading and manuveering loads.</p> <span class="strong">ChgoSTrider</span> </li> <li> <p>Way too fragile for a fighter.</p> <span class="strong">KennyRayOxenrider</span> </li> <li> <p>The original machine was built mostly in wood, and was a beautiful display of the highest level of craftmanship never seen again. It has always been among my favourite planes and I'm exited it might one day actually fly. It is a bit disappointing, though, that the replica is made up of fiberglass. It is a shame, actually, but hey, at least they made one, while I didn't. Good luck! </p> <span class="strong">martinkopplow</span> </li> <li> <p>Note: The Russian "Bear" high-altitude four-engine also utilizes counter-rotating blades. They are enormously strong, not so efficient, and crazy fun loud. This Bugatti Replica should also raise a ruckus. </p> <span class="strong">ClarkeJohnston</span> </li> <li> <p>No mention of the all-important powerplant(s). For the record, two Suzuki Hyabusa 4-cylinder motorcycle engines making around 200 hp each. And the original is not just in any old museum, but the Experimental Aircraft Association's museum at Oshkosh in the USA, home of many significant aircraft.</p> <span class="strong">Martin Hone</span> </li> <li> <p>With jet engines it would be a fun plane. </p> <span class="strong">cvx</span> </li> <li> <p>Gorgeous airplane. Wolf0579 is wrong about the CG (see P-39 Airacobra and P-63 KingCobra), but right about the cooling. </p> <p>Interesting wing design- almost a "reverse" delta wing.</p> <p>Perhaps someone should try a turboshaft engine with a driveshaft under the pilot seat, driving a contra-rotating gearbox in front. </p> <p>Let me check my wallet...</p> <span class="strong">Kpar</span> </li> <li> <p>The tail is NOT a "twin-V" - it is a single V, or more correctly, a Y design. "Twin-V" is a meaningless term in this context. The original contra-rotating prop design was too complex; modern engineering development has much improved those designs.</p> <span class="strong">mach37</span> </li> <li> Military fighters are not designed to be fuel efficient. The idea is quick deployment and elimination of an enemy not saving fuel. I doubt that the original would have done well until testing and alterations were made to bring it up to snuff. Even then it may not have been better than existing aircraft. The shape is appealing. Maybe one modern engine would be a better choice and those drive shafts need to go as at the very least they will be maintenance nightmares and they do add weight and bulk to the craft. It looks like the same issue we had with the P51 fighters. If a four blade prop was used the aircraft wanted to rotate with the propeller. Even with a three blade prop some caution had to be taken as to how suddenly one applied power. Torque can be hard to control. <span class="strong">glorybe2</span> </li> <li> <p>There is one other useful innovation not available to Bugatti and de Monge in the 30s, inexpensive, fast & accurate computer simulation. I hope that these guys modelled this design before building it to make certain that it is even flyable. Having both engines behind the pilot with drive shafts going around the cockpit does not seem like an especially good idea. It may have been OK in 1930 on a prototype but not anymore. Nonetheless I certainly wish them well, especially the test pilot for the first half dozen flights or so!</p> <span class="strong">StWils</span> </li> <li> <p>Looks like a beautiful aircraft. interested to see what the flight characteristics will be.</p> <span class="strong">davgrn</span> </li> <li> <p>I'll be very interested in the performance data of the replica once it's flying.</p> <span class="strong">Wolf0579</span> </li> <li> <p>Reminds me of the P39 Cobra. This Bugatti with 2 mid engines would have problem with CG and cooling of the engines.</p> <span class="strong">Ed Yee</span> </li> <li> <p>I would be interested to know what the top speed is. It is very streamlined, and is a beautiful design. It might have made an incredible fighter against the Luftwaffe. Strange it was not developed.</p> <span class="strong">windykites1</span> </li> <li> <p>Typical of Italian designs, the 100P is gorgeous to look at! It does my heart good to know that a flying replica is being produced by enthusiasts. Let's hope it fares better than the beautiful replica of the Hughes H1 racer that tragically crashed, killing its builder. As the pilot of this craft, being surrounded by the drive shafts in such close proximity would make me nervous. Then again, here is another example of how I don't have the right stuff! I'm still envious of those fortunate enough who will fly this beautiful craft. Just to be able to see this plane on the ground and in the air would be a thrill. I was fortunate enough to see the H1 replica while it was still intact. </p> <span class="strong">Nostromo47</span> </li> <li> <p>All the aircraft designed long ago deserve to be saved. Building exact copies can then be built as long as it is possible to reconstruct them as designed and hopefully build them in flying condition.</p> <span class="strong">CaptD</span> </li> <li> <p>This looks like it could hover like a VTOL, as well as going fast, because of high power to mass ratio, and counter rotating props.</p> <span class="strong">Douglas Rogers</span> </li> <li> <p>What were these wonderful innovations? All I see is needless complexity. Why not put the props at the rear, as in Molt Taylor's Mini-IMP? </p> <p>Bugatti had little to do with the design of the 100P. Louis de Monge did the engineering, really just a reworking of an earlier design he had worked on with M. Buscaylet after WWI. </p> <p><a href="https://web.archive.org/web/20150905111438/https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_de_Monge" rel="nofollow">https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Louis_de_Monge</a></p> <p>This plane is too heavy and complex to be efficient. </p> <span class="strong">Guy Macher</span> </li> <li> <p>I think that is a beautiful plane. It is in the top ten on my list.. 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