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There may be much more to that illustration than I can comprehend but a similar illustration is provided with the development of the Fw190. The first working prototype was built with a smaller wing and after testing there was a decision made to make the wing longer or to conform more to the concept of lower wing-loading or higher power-loading which are parts of that Ps equation where T/W (Total Thrust or Power Available) is measured against, or subtracted by D/W (Total Drag or Power Required). Less wing is less drag. Look at the Spitfire wing, compare it to a TA-152 wing, and what could be an obvious conclusion made relative to Energy Maneuverability? Source for Fw190 Wing Development: http://www.alibris.com/booksearch?qwork=2509994 |
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