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Old 23rd Oct 2014, 21:32
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On the contrary. The TSR2 had an excellent ride at low level - and there was no need for such a low level high speed strike bomber to have much in the way of 'dogfighting' manoeuvrability.
What do you mean 'on the contrary'? A high wing loading (tiny wings) WILL give a smooth ride. That, and good straight-line speed, is their advantage. But there's a big downside, which is why few aeroplanes have ever had such dimensionaly challenged wings.

Just don't try turning much at that speed! Or rapid climb / descents either, as in following terrain at low level. You need more wing to do that, at the expense of rough air comfort and straight line efficiency.
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