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The B-29 because it was pressurized and round. A cylinder is the strongest way to built a pressurized aircraft. The Dreamliner, just now going into service, is round.
Hmmm, are you sure it's the wood, and not another aspect of this aircraft that makes you suggest it?
Is it innovation if nobody uses the idea/technique again?
Sorry, just trying to get at what was innovation and what was just novel. Or perhaps a novelty? An idea may be new and it may work but if it is never used again is it "innovation"
"At the risk of appearing pedantic" from wiki " Innovation differs from invention or renovation in that innovation generally signifies a substantial positive change compared to incremental changes."
Have to agree with you Michael. The P-39 was very innovative. If looking right was what made right, the P-39 would have been World Champion. In fact as an air racer it was a champion.
".... Der Feuher and The Party gave that talent focus and opportunities.
MM
But great aircraft innovation has emerged from Germany whatever the rationale.
MM
I think the He100 was very innovative....how to reduce the drag for an inline engine without a radiator......at the same time take the world airspeed record (albeit with a modified wing) then produce a production fighter only to have politics get in the way..