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Offline 1K3

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The N1K2-J and its Automatic Flaps
« on: December 23, 2006, 02:21:07 AM »
N1K1-J:

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A unique feature of the N1K1-J was its set of combat flaps. Whereas flap extension was manually controlled on the Kyofu seaplane, the flaps on the landplane version had the ability automatically to change their angle in response to changes in g-forces during maneuvers. This automatic operation freed up the pilot from having to worry about his flaps during combat, and eliminated the possibility of a stall at an inopportune time.

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However the aircraft had pleasant flying characteristics and the automatic combat flaps gave the aircraft exceptional maneuverability.



Now my question is:  Is the automatic flaps for N1K2-J already modeled in AH but not graphically?

Offline Kweassa

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The N1K2-J and its Automatic Flaps
« Reply #1 on: December 23, 2006, 03:50:06 AM »
I think so. I seem to remember HT saying just that - already in the FM but not graphically - but not quite sure.

Offline Ball

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The N1K2-J and its Automatic Flaps
« Reply #2 on: December 23, 2006, 04:03:54 AM »
if that was the case, then the manually lowered flaps wouldnt make a difference?

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Re: The N1K2-J and its Automatic Flaps
« Reply #3 on: December 25, 2006, 12:07:17 AM »
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Originally posted by 1K3
Now my question is:  Is the automatic flaps for N1K2-J already modeled in AH but not graphically?


No no, they are modeled directly in the pilot's imagination.
« Last Edit: December 25, 2006, 12:09:49 AM by Sombra »