Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article

To: NorthMountain
Yup, but in addition to blowing air over the wing, the original Caspian Sea Monster had thrust vectoring that blew air below the wing to shorten the time required to get into ground effect.


16 posted on 08/28/2015 8:10:47 AM PDT by Yo-Yo
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 15 | View Replies ]


To: Yo-Yo

That explains mounting the engines so far in front of the wings.


17 posted on 08/28/2015 8:17:13 AM PDT by NorthMountain ("The time has come", the Walrus said, "to talk of many things")
[ Post Reply | Private Reply | To 16 | View Replies ]

Free Republic
Browse · Search
News/Activism
Topics · Post Article


FreeRepublic, LLC, PO BOX 9771, FRESNO, CA 93794
FreeRepublic.com is powered by software copyright 2000-2008 John Robinson