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Re: Well, I considered to recline in my chair ......

Posted by Mike on Mon Nov 11, 2002 10:27:49 AM

In reply top Re: Well, I considered to recline in my chair ...... posted by Cees Broere on Mon Nov 11, 2002 10:00:18 AM

: Christer,
:
: I can imagine seeing you sitting in that comfortable seat
: with a pile of books next to it (my brain still hurts from
: all that information but it is very very interesting).
:
: Ok, so putting a pumped up Merlin into a Spitfire doesn't
: change things because the airframe of a Sptifire isn't as
: aerodynamically clean as the Mustang is. But that is expla
: ined because there is almost five years between the two an
: d the developments of aerodynamics had improved.
:
: I think it has come up before, but what if a PR XIX Spitfi
: re is lightened and the radiators modified to decrease the
: frontal aream, would that make a potent competitor at Ren
: o?
:
: Cees(ducking to avoid flak from Tony because of abuse of t
: he Mk XIX)
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Hmmm, interesting thought. I can imagine how this beast would look. Reduced area radiators, with spray bars fitted, in re-profiled rad housings. One-piece hinged blown perspex canopy replacing present windscreen and canopy. Drastically reduced wingspan, with re-profiled ailerons moved inboard, hence reduction in flap span. Clipped tailplanes and elevators, extended height fin & rudder, with maybe a strake along the spine (having the added benefit of more space for sponsors' logos). And finally, a nice racing paint-job. Mmmmmm, nice!

(A slightly tongue-in-cheek) Mike

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