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5th November 2018 | 06:46

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India Four Two

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From: Nanaimo (CAC8)

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If we take it to the limit when an aeroplane can generate more thrust than its weight then can it can enter a stable vertical climb with zero lift?

Certainly can, but I wouldn't want to fly it! The Convair XFY-1 Pogo:

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