View Full Version : Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk - long range tank - no wheels
Dave Kearton
January 3rd 07, 04:50 AM
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Dave Kearton
Mitchell Holman
January 3rd 07, 12:58 PM
"Dave Kearton" > wrote in news:xCGmh.7877
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Why did they keep the tailwheel?
Mitchell Holman
January 3rd 07, 12:58 PM
"Dave Kearton" > wrote in news:xCGmh.7877
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Why did they keep the tailwheel?
William R Thompson
January 3rd 07, 02:35 PM
"Mitchell Holman" wrote:
> Why did they keep the tailwheel?
It was steerable, so removing it probably wasn't a
straightforward matter.
The forward gear was removed in part to reduce drag
and weight, and in part to permit the installation of the
external fuel tank--gear and tank couldn't be attached
simultaneously.
--Bill Thompson
William R Thompson
January 3rd 07, 02:35 PM
"Mitchell Holman" wrote:
> Why did they keep the tailwheel?
It was steerable, so removing it probably wasn't a
straightforward matter.
The forward gear was removed in part to reduce drag
and weight, and in part to permit the installation of the
external fuel tank--gear and tank couldn't be attached
simultaneously.
--Bill Thompson
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