04.11.2009, 10:41
Howlin' is doing the FM and hopefully will have a bit of a report back this weekend.
The bubble top though would definately need a new FM! Indeed the drag is reduced, but you also have to think about the weight. The late model MkXVIs and IXs with this canopy had a fuel tank removed which drops the weight a fair bit, not only to mention the weight dropped by the smaller fuselage. The payoff was obviously a reduced range but the added visability and increased performance were definately worth it.
David603: Since Zorin has been working on the MkXIV bubble top for a while probably best to leave it to him. But if you ask VH nicely I'm sure he will let you work on the Mk 21 or even work with you on it
The bubble top though would definately need a new FM! Indeed the drag is reduced, but you also have to think about the weight. The late model MkXVIs and IXs with this canopy had a fuel tank removed which drops the weight a fair bit, not only to mention the weight dropped by the smaller fuselage. The payoff was obviously a reduced range but the added visability and increased performance were definately worth it.
David603: Since Zorin has been working on the MkXIV bubble top for a while probably best to leave it to him. But if you ask VH nicely I'm sure he will let you work on the Mk 21 or even work with you on it