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Re: Huh?

Posted by David Maude on Sun Jan 12, 2003 10:19:01 AM

In reply top Re: Huh? posted by Mick on Sun Jan 12, 2003 05:26:13 AM

Of the 50 or so P-40 recoveries I am aware of over the past 25 years, I only know of a couple that were in two halves. However, under pressure, any airframe is going to sooner or later snap at some point - the middle of the fulcrum (fuselage or wing) is the likely point of failure, no matter what the aircraft type.

But getting back to where we started, we were talking about post war modifications to two seat configuration. I was responding to: "The big problem with two seat conversions in P40's is the fuel tank and radio rachs are a structual part of the airframe.Without them they have been known to brake in half". My point was I am unaware of any post war structural failures of this type on the P-40 (Modified or not), nor am I aware of any similar wartime failures. Over time, the P-40 has proven to be an outstanding aircraft, they have not been prone to structural failures (Actually, I can't recall a failure of any type, ever). Lets just keep to appreciating old aircraft and supporting their preservation.

Dave

: Why are most of the P40 recoverys in two halves?

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