The Sound Barrier
Me 262
Just a few points - the ballistic shape of the V2 rocket was based on the Mauser spitzer rifle bullet.
I recently acquired a copy of Capt. Eric Browns book "Duels in the Sky" in which he discusses the handling characteristics of the Me262, he state that the official Luftwaffe notes were that the pilot shoud avoid dpeeds over 0.83 mach as the nose would drop requiring a 2 handed pull-out.
What makes this doubly interesting is that Capt Brown would probably been selected to pilot the M52.
Also the Rayal Aeronatical Society published a report on the technical feasibility of M52 in the 70's in which they concluded the design, propulsion and structure were all sound and the aircraft would probably have been successful if built.
I recently acquired a copy of Capt. Eric Browns book "Duels in the Sky" in which he discusses the handling characteristics of the Me262, he state that the official Luftwaffe notes were that the pilot shoud avoid dpeeds over 0.83 mach as the nose would drop requiring a 2 handed pull-out.
What makes this doubly interesting is that Capt Brown would probably been selected to pilot the M52.
Also the Rayal Aeronatical Society published a report on the technical feasibility of M52 in the 70's in which they concluded the design, propulsion and structure were all sound and the aircraft would probably have been successful if built.
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Regarding the all-flying tailplane, many many early aircraft had this feature, such as Curtiss floatplanes, and I believe the Antoinette. I think perhaps the question is rather who realized that it was the solution to mach 1 controllability...
BTW, George's last name is Welch...at least if you are referring to the P-40 pilot out of Ewa Field on Dec. 7 '41.
BTW, George's last name is Welch...at least if you are referring to the P-40 pilot out of Ewa Field on Dec. 7 '41.
