Thread: Stability and Control characteristics of the Early Mark Spitfires
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Old 08-05-2012, 11:11 AM
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There seems to be no real evidence that a problem existed in the Mk I or II which were the versions used in the BOB
LOL...Really??

Spitfire Mk I Operating Notes, July 1940:














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Longitudinally, the aircraft is stable with centre of gravity forward, but is unstable with centre of gravity normal and aft with engine 'OFF' and 'ON'.


http://www.spitfireperformance.com/k9787-fuel.html
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