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Published: 2016-05-19 17:03:09 +0000 UTC; Views: 4133; Favourites: 63; Downloads: 84
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The free-piston engines are of the Lutz type, with toroidal spaces between the pistons. Hot gases from the gas generators are ducted to a turbine in the central pod, and the turbine is coupled to the contra-rotating propeller and also to an axial compressor. Air from the compressor feed the free-piston engines through an intercooler in the inward wings.Related content
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Seems like there is alot of components thatcould easily be knocked out with one round.
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Nice design. From what I have read about fighter designs from the 30's and 40's, the tail fins are probably too small and, given the short wingspan, the plane's take off and landing speed would be quite high as there are no extendable flaps, just ailerons.
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Probably you're right, my friend.
Rudders and overal vertical area are as much dynamically effective in relation to his distance to the Centrer of Mass of the aircraft. Take into account that this aircraft have an advanced Center of Gravity, because of placement of armament and engines in the extreme nose. Wings are placed back because forward horizontal plane act as a lifting surface too, as in all canard aircraft. For this reason, vertical surfaces, that are duplicated, are not as big as in a classic aircraft.
Yes, without flaps, take-off run will be at a very high speed!
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