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Heinkel He-177, an aerodynamical question

Posted by Cees on Wed Aug 14, 2002 03:02:20 AM

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Hi all,

I was looking at some photographs of the Heinkel He-177 recently. One of these shots was taken from the front of the aircraft showing the undercarriage lay out very well. What surprised me was the large wheel wells which comprise a large part of the undersurface of the wings as well and even almost touch the leading edge.

Now I am not an expert on aerodynamics but I would think that when such an aircraft is landing with its landing gear down, the large wheel wells generate a lot of drag as well as loosing a lot of lift with those great gaps under the wings.

Can anyone of you knowledgable people shine a light on this?

Christer perhaps?

Cheers

Cees

Follow Ups:

• I posted this topic, not the other six below, who did? - Cees Wed Aug 14, 2002 03:19:14 AM
  • I know Cees.. They appear to either use Enegis in the UK - Paul McMillan Wed Aug 14, 2002 05:47:53 AM
    • Mmmmmm,.......... - Cees Broere Wed Aug 14, 2002 06:26:59 AM
      • Imitation is the sincerest form of flattery Cees! - bdk Wed Aug 14, 2002 02:02:10 PM
      • Re: Cees - Tulio Thu Aug 15, 2002 03:41:12 AM
• Re: Heinkel He-177, an aerodynamical question - Christer Wed Aug 14, 2002 05:34:25 AM
  • Re: Heinkel He-177, an aerodynamical question - Cees Broere Wed Aug 14, 2002 06:59:49 AM
    • Re: Heinkel He-177, an aerodynamical question - Christer Wed Aug 14, 2002 07:46:18 AM
  • I would add... - bdk Wed Aug 14, 2002 02:25:19 PM
• Another He177 question... - Eddie Wed Aug 14, 2002 03:21:55 PM
  • Re: Another He177 question... - Christer Wed Aug 14, 2002 05:17:45 PM
    • I forgot the picture ...... - Christer Wed Aug 14, 2002 05:22:38 PM