Straight-winged F4U
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I thought the whole idea behind the bent wing was keeping the prop high WHILE keeping the gear short and thus sturdier.
Shortround6
Major General
Like. A lot of good engineers they were trying to do several things at once.
Getting long enough landing gear for 2000hp propellers was always a problem. Both extending landing gear and articulated landing gear were used in addition to 4/5 blade props. Prop blade cord/width also went up to handle thepower.
Early 4 blade props for the R-2800 were over 12 ft so you don't gain a lotnovernthe 13' 4" prop on the F4U.
Getting long enough landing gear for 2000hp propellers was always a problem. Both extending landing gear and articulated landing gear were used in addition to 4/5 blade props. Prop blade cord/width also went up to handle thepower.
Early 4 blade props for the R-2800 were over 12 ft so you don't gain a lotnovernthe 13' 4" prop on the F4U.
T Bolt
Colonel
A straight wing would have meant lower production time and costs. That bent wing must have been a nightmare to make.
The F6F, P-47 and Tempest II were managing it with less radical wing shape. P-47 used the extendable/retractable struts to clear the ducting tunnel - no tunnel, no need to use such thing? The P-47 U/C system was heavier than simple system used by F6F, ~1120 lbs vs. 740-750 for the F6F, even the tricycle gear of the P-38 was under 890 lbs.
The flap system for the F4U was no simple affair either, comprising from 6 flap parts subsystems per plane.
Now if some kind soul would post the weight of wing and U/C of the F4U* and Tempest II, my 'main' PC is of no good
Wing was ~1450 lbs heavy on the P-47, ~2030 on the F6F, 1860 for the P-38J.
*a link to the file would be even better
The flap system for the F4U was no simple affair either, comprising from 6 flap parts subsystems per plane.
Now if some kind soul would post the weight of wing and U/C of the F4U* and Tempest II, my 'main' PC is of no good
Wing was ~1450 lbs heavy on the P-47, ~2030 on the F6F, 1860 for the P-38J.
*a link to the file would be even better
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Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
I really don't know Allied planes very well, but I thought the whole design evolved from the engine. That engine with those propellors required a higher stance, etc. So, a redesign would negate everything that was the Corsair, yes?
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
Are you guys aware of this?
In 1941, a request was received from Pratt Whitney for two single-engine, 4-place high altitude test aircraft. The aircraft were to be used primarily for testing larger aircraft engines, propellers, and associated accessories. They featured a pressure cabin isolated from the structure. The basic structure, except for the fuselage, was similar to the XTBU-L These aircraft were designated VS-326 and VS-326A.
In 1941, a request was received from Pratt Whitney for two single-engine, 4-place high altitude test aircraft. The aircraft were to be used primarily for testing larger aircraft engines, propellers, and associated accessories. They featured a pressure cabin isolated from the structure. The basic structure, except for the fuselage, was similar to the XTBU-L These aircraft were designated VS-326 and VS-326A.
Thorlifter
Captain
Well I sure wasn't aware of it. Dayum that's an ugly plane.
Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
man, is it ever!! Wheww!
drgondog
Major
That looks like something only Pennsylvania or NY football team supporters could love.. surprised the pop tart whisperer didn't fall in love IMMEDIATELY.
FLYBOYJ
"THE GREAT GAZOO"
I'll upload the F4U specifications later in the Technical section. The wing group was at 2145 lbs, compared with
These two elements combined weight 2849 lbs, P-47 was at 2570, F6F was at 2770-2780 lbs, the P-38J was at 2750.
The UC was at 704 lbs, compared with:
These two elements combined weight 2849 lbs, P-47 was at 2570, F6F was at 2770-2780 lbs, the P-38J was at 2750.
davebender
1st Lieutenant
fastmongrel
1st Sergeant
Are you guys aware of this?
(In Crocodile Dundee accent) You call that ugly naah this is ugly.
The Folland Fo108 engine tester known as the Folland Frightful Folland Fo.108 - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Njaco
The Pop-Tart Whisperer
I will have you know, sir, thats only because it doesn't have training wheels and a coupon for K-Mart!
bobbysocks
Chief Master Sergeant
hey!! i resemble that remark...lol. looks arent everything....i could put up with an ugly plane depending on how it handled in the air. and what may i ask is on the tail of that 4 place P47 looking one?
