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Chad Irby wrote in message ... Hobo wrote: Chad Irby wrote: Aerodynamic drag. So if the F-15 had high wing loading it would be a Mach 3 rocket? Hard to tell. You *can* have planes with higher wing loading that have a better turn radius (the WWII Messerschmitt 109). The aspect ratio of the wing is very important here, too. Yes, but I've heard that Bf-109 was "bleeding" speed in turn much faster than, f.e, Spitfire, so the Bf pilot had to "ease" on the stick. Something like F-104 or MiG-21 behavior (although MiG-21 is loosing speed due to dynamic drag of the delta-wing, not wing loading). But if you keep everything else the same, you reduce drag (by some amount) while also increasing the turn radius (by some amount). Bf-109 had ot from both worlds, it seems. -- cirby at cfl.rr.com Remember: Objects in rearview mirror may be hallucinations. Slam on brakes accordingly. Nele NULLA ROSA SINE SPINA |
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"Nele_VII" wrote in
: Chad Irby wrote in message ... Hobo wrote: Chad Irby wrote: Aerodynamic drag. So if the F-15 had high wing loading it would be a Mach 3 rocket? Hard to tell. You *can* have planes with higher wing loading that have a better turn radius (the WWII Messerschmitt 109). The aspect ratio of the wing is very important here, too. Of course the 109 had automatic leading edge devices to allow for better performance at high AOA. Surprised no one has mentioned this. Basically speeds up airflow over the wing, re-energises the boundary layer and delays the onset of separation. Gives a higher CL and thereby tighter turns. IBM __________________________________________________ ____________________ Posted Via Uncensored-News.Com - FAST UNLIMITED DOWNLOAD - http://www.uncensored-news.com The Worlds Uncensored News Source |
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