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Re: P-51 Mustang wing thickness myth?

Posted by 52eme on Mon Jul 29, 2002 06:27:27 AM

In reply top Re: P-51 Mustang wing thickness myth? posted by Cees on Mon Jul 29, 2002 05:35:14 AM

No they didn't thicken the wing, the reason is that both installations have roughly the same height, because of the very tall cartridge feeding installation on the B.
squad signal #45 page 33 and 36 shows photos of both installations.
the airfoil was a naca 45-100 for all mustangs, except for the H and other lightweight versions tat used a NACA 66-(1.8)15.5 (!) and NACA 66-(1.8)12 with linear interpolation inbetween.

hope it helps
fred


: Hi Mick,
:
: You're correct in stating that they were mounted at an ang
: el. But did they thicken the wing?
:
: Cees

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