by "Cé hé sin" (michael-m-mouse)
Published 02/16/2017 at 17:38
by "Cé hé sin" (michael-m-mouse)
Published 02/16/2017 at 17:38
Tags: Heinkel
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"RamblinRover Luxury-Yacht" (ramblininexile)
02/16/2017 at 17:51, STARS: 1
Compared/contrasted with the Yak-15 running a “borrowed” single Jumo, the Heinkel has better landing visibility, probably better taxiing behavior, and better protection of the engine. Higher center of gravity, however, probably not as rugged overall. The Yak has low c.g. and presumably more tractable touch-down, but has higher risk of FOD.
Oh, and the small matter of setting the tailwheel on fire. Very slight. Perhaps un-slight enough that later Yaks required modification of the whole gear system and a nosewheel in a blister under the jet, but that’s perfectly normal, right?
"Viggen" (viggen37)
02/16/2017 at 21:00, STARS: 0
Probably better crew survival in the Yak though. For as, uh, odd, of a design as the Heinkel is, it’s rather attractive. Not as attractive as a 262 though.
"pip bip - choose Corrour" (hhgttg69)
02/17/2017 at 03:23, STARS: 0
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