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Old 20th March 2006 | 09:42
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djpil
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Originally Posted by Evileyes
P-47 Thunderbolt as I recall.
Page 131 of NACA Report 868, Summary of Lateral-Control Research:
For the P-41C-1-RE at 400 mph IAS, a 31% loss in aileron effectiveness. The aileron reversal speed is about 545 mph IAS.
Spitfire at 400 mph IAS, approx 65% loss in aileron effectiveness.
Get it at http://techreports.larc.nasa.gov/
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