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Re: Corsairs bendy wing

Posted by Christer on Fri Oct 05, 2001 05:19:12 AM

In reply top Corsairs bendy wing posted by Micky Finn on Fri Oct 05, 2001 03:59:56 AM

Mick,
From what I?ve read the main reasons for the bent wing are two.
1) Reduced interference drag at the joint between wing and fuselage, the attachment is at right angles.
2) The undercarriage gets short enough to take the punishment of carrier deck landings. With a straight wing they would be very long to achieve ground clearance for the big propeller.

Regards,
Christer

Follow Ups:

Re: Corsairs bendy wing - MickM Fri Oct 05, 2001 07:17:13 AM
- Re: Corsairs bendy wing - Richard Allnutt Fri Oct 05, 2001 11:09:06 AM
  - Re: Corsairs bendy wing - Chad Veich Fri Oct 05, 2001 09:32:55 PM
- Now I´m in it up to my neck!? - Christer Fri Oct 05, 2001 11:35:52 AM
  - Thanks Christer and Richard ! - MickM Fri Oct 05, 2001 04:34:00 PM
    - You're very welcome n/t - Richard Allnutt Fri Oct 05, 2001 04:59:58 PM
- Re: Corsairs bendy wing - jcw Sun Oct 14, 2001 04:04:28 PM