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Hello Vinzenco
in fact the only figure given to 31 tons a/c was the fast cruise figures for A-3/R2, also its fast cruise figure at 25,3tons weight is given, all other speeds are those of at Gm, that is at 25,2/25,3tons.
Juha
Hello Vinzenco
in fact the only figure given to 31 tons a/c was the fast cruise figures for A-3/R2, also its fast cruise figure at 25,3tons weight is given, all other speeds are those of at Gm, that is at 25,9/25,3tons.
Juha
ADDUM: Rüstungzustand B, the middle row, means medium range bomber configuration, that means max 4 tons of bombs and He 177A-5 could carry those internally.
...However there is little change in the argument. the first row with 2 Hs 293 external load give a max speed (30' rating) to 480 km/h at 5.8km, it's impossible that the 2nd row give data for internal load, the small gain in the speed of the 3rd row (+10 km/h) probably it's from less drag of the smaller external load
...Any idea regarding its never exceed speed or up to what speed it could "dive"?
Was the 5% less power rating a precaution to prevent overheating?
Crazy idea, was the 480-445km/h its true highest possible speed at that load (which seems low) or the max speed it could attain and still maintain the range indicated for the long range configuration and 3t of bombs?
Is 550km/h its speed for the return trip? ie without bombs and light on fuel?