Thread: B2 Split Rudder
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Old April 9th 04, 11:25 AM
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On Thu, 8 Apr 2004 14:48:14 -0500, "Emilio" wrote:

Was B2 ever tested for spin recovery?


Interesting question, given the problems Northrop had with its YB-49.
There's are interviews with the YB-49 test pilots at
www.warbirdforum.com/cardenas.htm and
http://www.warbirdforum.com/tucker.htm

Tucker said he spun the 49.

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