Strange P-39 apparatus.

• May 9, 2013

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Snautzer01

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I think i know what its for but i'm not that sure. You're ideas plse.
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• May 9, 2013

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FLYBOYJ

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It looks like a spin chute used for spin testing

 

• May 9, 2013

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Snautzer01

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Thanks Flyboyj. Thats what i thought too. Its from a Russian report. I would think it would slow the spin so the pilot could get out as the p39 had nasty spin characteristics . But if so the parachute had to be jettisoned?
And what would the wooden like blocks on the tail be for?

 

• May 9, 2013

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And I'd guess that white box on the elevator would be a control position sensor?

 

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That would be my guess...

 

• May 11, 2013

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FLYBOYJ said:

It looks like a spin chute used for spin testing

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Exactly.

 

• May 11, 2013

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I guess I never noticed it before, but man that's a lot of rivets!