How effective would that be in WW2 anyhow?
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Marshall_Stack said:Regarding the XP-56, what advantage does an aircraft of magnesium material offer?
It sure does, seen it chemistry. Incendary rounds would be deadly for it I would say.FLYBOYJ said:Marshall_Stack said:Regarding the XP-56, what advantage does an aircraft of magnesium material offer?
It's extremely light - lighter than aluminum, but it burns!
Marshall_Stack said:An aircraft that could burn..hmmmm...that could leave a mark!
MacArther said:Ok, baring the bad material, if it had been made with aluminum instead, what do you think it could have done?
MacArther said:Ok, baring the bad material, if it had been made with aluminum instead, what do you think it could have done?
DerAdler said:How effective would that be in WW2 anyhow?
How about Howard Hughes' "Spruce Goose"?
Regarding the XP-56, what advantage does an aircraft of magnesium material offer?
PlanD said:On a recon plane it's not too bad though.
I always wondered why the engine nacelles burned so easy. Everyday you learn something new every day. 8)syscom3 said:The B29 engines were made from magnesium, and when they burned, it was spectacular.
Very true Alder that is why I am hereDerAdlerIstGelandet said:Yeap and that is the great thing about this site, when the serious members here post things like that. It does not matter how knowledgable you are, you never stop learning things.