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Certain large flying boats and heavy bombers could do it.I don't think so either. I don't think any aircraft from that era will fly more than a few hours. Fiction.
Very few twin engined military aircraft had the range, but quite a few four (and six) engines aircraft had the range to be airborne for considerable lengths of time.I don't think so either. I don't think any aircraft from that era will fly more than a few hours. Fiction.
The German Blohm & Voss BV222 flying boat had a ferry range of 3,800 miles.I didn't know there were 6 engine planes. The biggest plane I know of is the 4-engine B-29. What is the approximate average time for 6-engine planes?
It's wingspan was about 10 feet (3 meters) wider than a B-29.yes, it looks huge.
That far into the flap, I don't think they'd do anything aerodynamically. IMO they're there for lightening and/or access to bolts/rivets.Not sure if the holes were to save weight or to create more "disturbance" to the airflow when fully extended?
They're not blown flaps, so there's little or no meaningful airflow there.That far into the flap, I don't think they'd do anything aerodynamically. IMO they're there for lightening and/or access to bolts/rivets.
Just to reduce weight and add stiffness - this features are located in aerodynamic shadow of the flaps - none or neglible effect for aero performanceNot sure if the holes were to save weight or to create more "disturbance" to the airflow when fully extended?
I can think of at least one single engine airplane that could stay aloft for over 33 hours. From 1927...I don't think so either. I don't think any aircraft from that era will fly more than a few hours. Fiction.