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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 (IMPEACH HIM NOW evil, stupid, insane ignorant or just clueless, doesn't matter!)
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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 ('Live Free Or Die' Ain't just words on a bumber sticker...or a tagline.)
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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 (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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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 (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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