22.10.2010, 00:44
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I have read that the only plane who's speed increased when radiator
was fully opne was the P-51. In the D model the speed actually increased
by 5-8 mph faster. I guess the radiator was design as not to influence the
drag, when the P-51 radiator is fully open the hot gas push out the rear of the radiator which caused the increase in speed. At what altitude did
this happen I am not sure, however it must be above 18-20,000ft.
I have read that the only plane who's speed increased when radiator
was fully opne was the P-51. In the D model the speed actually increased
by 5-8 mph faster. I guess the radiator was design as not to influence the
drag, when the P-51 radiator is fully open the hot gas push out the rear of the radiator which caused the increase in speed. At what altitude did
this happen I am not sure, however it must be above 18-20,000ft.