Archived posting to the Leica Users Group, 2008/08/16
[Author Prev] [Author Next] [Thread Prev] [Thread Next] [Author Index] [Topic Index] [Home] [Search]The canted engine/prop configuration probably provides more flow directed over the tail surfaces during low speed flight such as takeoffs and landings, giving more control authority in those situations. The loss in cruise thrust from this misalignment is probably not very great at the speeds at which it operates. It probably also helps with control in engine-out situations. Just my 2 cents. Jim Nichols Tullahoma, TN USA ----- Original Message ----- From: "simon jessurun" <simon.apekop@gmail.com> To: "Leica Users Group" <lug@leica-users.org> Sent: Saturday, August 16, 2008 12:14 PM Subject: Re: [Leica] IMG: Classic plane - Ju 52 >I think it was done to increase the induced lift caused by the propwash > since this is a stol aircraft. > my two cents,simon jessurun > > On Sat, Aug 16, 2008 at 6:57 PM, Douglas Sharp <douglas.sharp@gmx.de> > wrote: > >> Not too sure about this, but I seem to remember having read that it's >> something to do with lateral stability and better control in flight - >> Maybe >> Jerry Lehrer knows - he works in aviation. >> Cheers >> Douglas >> >> >> wildlightphoto@earthlink.net wrote: >> >>> Douglas Sharp <douglas.sharp@gmx.de> wrote: >>> >>> >>> >>>> http://gallery.leica-users.org/d/132098-1/20080816-_MG_8190.jpg >>>> >>>> >>>> >>> >>> Interesting that the wing engines are canted slightly outward - I wonder >>> if this was to reduce the effects of asymmetrical thrust if one engine >>> goes >>> out. >>> >>> _______________________________________________ >>> Leica Users Group. >>> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >>> >>> >>> >> >> _______________________________________________ >> Leica Users Group. >> See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >> > > _______________________________________________ > Leica Users Group. > See http://leica-users.org/mailman/listinfo/lug for more information >