Some ?'s about P38's

[Tac]

Yes, counter-rotating props and no torque lets it do that. It can even go to near 0 mph before nosing down. But guess what, so can the n1k. And it does not spin or tumble from its 1900hp on wep SINGLE engine while firing guns. It also noses down gently on its own. Cute aint it? Thats what pisses me off.

[Dead Man Flying]

Originally posted by Tac
Yes, counter-rotating props and no torque lets it do that. It can even go to near 0 mph before nosing down. But guess what, so can the n1k. And it does not spin or tumble from its 1900hp on wep SINGLE engine while firing guns. It also noses down gently on its own. Cute aint it? Thats what pisses me off.

You suggested earlier that the N1K possesses superior vertical capabilities to the 38 because historically accurate tactics do not work against it.  I understand your frustration with the N1K's vertical performance in general, but it's also clear to me that the 38 is superior in this department relative to the N1K regardless of how porked the N1K actually is.

-- Todd/Leviathn

[Tac]

I dont agree with that lev.

[Kaz]

the BIG 0.... ZERO....0MPH, almost anyway and the N1k can do that without counter-rotation? now that just ain't right. throw some torque effects in there puhleez? for all that's good and HTC?

[Tac]

and a bag of chips. dont forget them.

[akak]

Originally posted by Dead Man Flying



I'd be happy to post the film if someone's got hosting space to offer.  In the meantime, I've attached the digital speed readout at the top of the first prop hang according to AH Film.

-- Todd/Leviathn

Here's the film 38 Prop Hang.zip .

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