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Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

27th Mar 2009, 18:15

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Miles M.52 and the X-1 - again!

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Posted By tonytech2

Thanks VnV for the info on the Power Jet engine...

Thanks VnV for the info on the Power Jet engine for the M52. Was that engine later developed?

I am always surprised on how fast (relatively) the early jets went on such low thrust - really...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

11th Jan 2009, 23:54

Replies: 88

Miles M.52 and the X-1 - again!

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Posted By tonytech2

The video is worth every second of time viewing...

The video is worth every second of time viewing it. Superb - As amazing as the feats of Brown as a test pilot is the sharpness of his memory, recall and wit. Hard to think of anyone other than he I...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

8th Jan 2009, 16:51

Replies: 88

Miles M.52 and the X-1 - again!

Views: 324,583

Posted By tonytech2

Apparently they did have elevator problems with...

Apparently they did have elevator problems with the X-1's on landing - just before touchdown they would run out of elevator authority causing it to land on three points - the nose gear was frail and...

Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia

7th Jan 2009, 20:52

Replies: 88

Miles M.52 and the X-1 - again!

Views: 324,583

Posted By tonytech2

Considering that the first X-1 airframe was...

Considering that the first X-1 airframe was rolled out in December 1945 it would appear to be difficult to believe that any input from the Miles project would have influenced the design. The movable...

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