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Old 19th Mar 2006, 16:31
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Mike Reheat
 
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Saw this photoshop many moons ago...., however, from a basics standpoint at least three problems with the design...

Firstly..., given the config, the Cof G would be so far back that it would have to be carry even more concrete up front than the early F3's!

Secondly...., landing gear..., again a CofG issue. The design would demand a nosewheel..., and looking at the layout, the main undercarriage would be far to far behind the CogG to work..., mind you..., forward protuding skids (again with the right amount of ballast in the font) might do the job!!!

Thirdly..., airflow from front canards would disrupt airlow to the props, and performance would be severely affected.....,

and anyway, why would anyone want to spoil what was a great aircraft in the first place?

Anyone else like to discuss why this example would not fly?

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