To: jazusamo
Trivia question...
Can anyone remember why the F4U Corsair has those funny bent wings?
48 posted on
05/10/2016 1:00:10 AM PDT by
publius911
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To: publius911
The dips in the wings provide more height at the engine, allowing ground clearance for a larger prop.
49 posted on
05/10/2016 1:11:37 AM PDT by
rottndog
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To: publius911; rottndog
Seems I recall that and allowing a shorter landing gear for carrier use too.
50 posted on
05/10/2016 8:23:59 AM PDT by
jazusamo
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To: publius911; rottndog
Seems I recall that and allowing a shorter landing gear for carrier use too.
51 posted on
05/10/2016 8:26:30 AM PDT by
jazusamo
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