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January 3rd 07, 04:50 AM
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Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk - long range tank - no wheels
-- Cheers Dave Kearton 
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January 3rd 07, 12:58 PM
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Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk - long range tank - no wheels
"Dave Kearton" wrote in news:xCGmh.7877
: Why did they keep the tailwheel?
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January 3rd 07, 12:58 PM
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"Dave Kearton" wrote in news:xCGmh.7877
: Why did they keep the tailwheel?
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January 3rd 07, 02:35 PM
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Curtiss F9C-2 Sparrowhawk - long range tank - no wheels
"Mitchell Holman" wrote:
Why did they keep the tailwheel? It was steerable, so removing it probably wasn't a straightforward matter. The forward gear was removed in part to reduce drag and weight, and in part to permit the installation of the external fuel tank--gear and tank couldn't be attached simultaneously. --Bill Thompson
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January 3rd 07, 02:35 PM
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"Mitchell Holman" wrote:
Why did they keep the tailwheel? It was steerable, so removing it probably wasn't a straightforward matter. The forward gear was removed in part to reduce drag and weight, and in part to permit the installation of the external fuel tank--gear and tank couldn't be attached simultaneously. --Bill Thompson
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