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Old 20th Jul 2012, 19:36
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FE Hoppy
 
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Mechta has it.


In the case where the main is straight, sweeping the tail isn't for Mach. It's to move the moment arm back. It must prove lighter than lengthening the fuse or increasing the size of the tail.
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