On 19 May 2004 12:03:24 -0700, (Jim-Ed Browne)
wrote:

I recall that the P-51's designer, Dutch Kindelberger, designed the
cockpit area as the toughest structure, so everything else would
crumple around the pilot and provide protection from the sudden
impact. Is this somehow no longer feasible?

You do? References please. I've studied that fighter for years and
this is the first I've ever heard of Kindelberger designing the
cockpit like a modern car is designed.

Thanks, Corky Scott