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Old November 29th 11, 12:00 AM
tonini tonini is offline
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Originally Posted by James Dandy View Post
Pardon my ignorance on all matters concerning modern aviation but just
why the hell would you want to sweep a wing forward?

Doesn't that make any aircraft unstable? If so, why would any pilot
feel safe in it?

Has anyone ever made one work?

James Dandy
Swept-wing spread - low speed and manouverability.
Unspread - higher speed and intercepting