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Re: Full size flying Spit replicas...

Posted by Steve Young on Mon Dec 03, 2001 01:24:13 PM

In reply top Re: Full size flying Spit replicas... posted by Scott WRG Editor on Mon Dec 03, 2001 01:02:39 AM

: : For the bad news, go to the pricing page.. you need to a
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: : an engine and prop..
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: : http://www.spitfireaircraftco.com/
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: Still less than an airworthy spitfire. I think this will b
: e a future trend, more and more replica kits and prodction
: aircraft will be coming out I think.
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: Scott

It certainly looks appealing, but I've got a few reservations about it.

Firstly - and this is really just a nit-picky point for the pruists - how on earth can anyone say an aircraft powered by an Allison V-1710 sounds like a Spitfire? ;)

Secondly, and a bit more seriously - I'm a bit concerned about the idea of a wooden replica being marketed as being able to do everything an original Spitfire could. Please somebody put me straight if I've got this wrong, but surely a wooden airframe can't be as strong as the stressed skin original?

And as for the plan to fit air-operated 20mm cannon which will be able to 'fire' at 350kts... utterly irresponsible.

Other than that, looks great. :)

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