Author Topic: So how about a rocket assisted LA7 ??? (Read 228 times)

214thCavalier · « **on:** October 31, 2002, 04:06:50 PM »

http://www.ctrl-c.liu.se/misc/ram/la-7r.html

F4UDOA · « **Reply #1 on:** October 31, 2002, 04:17:53 PM »

I thought that was the one we have??

Shiva · « **Reply #2 on:** October 31, 2002, 04:45:42 PM »

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I thought that was the one we have??

No, he's talking about one where the extra speed burns out and goes away after a few minutes of use...

BenDover · « **Reply #3 on:** October 31, 2002, 04:55:27 PM »

only if this happens

"During trials (15 flights by pilots G.M.Shijanov and A.V.Davydov) two non-fatal accident took place, both involving explosion of the RD-1 booster. On May 12, 1945 RD-1 exploded on the ground. Another explosion took place during flight, but strong airframe of the La-7 and G.M.Shijanov's skills saved the aircraft. It was demonstrated later (August 18, 1946) at Tushino aviation parade with operating RD-1.
Despite RD-1 allowed to gain 80km/h for short 3...3.5km/h, handling and maneuverability suffered. It was obvious that more efforts are needed. "

Samm · « **Reply #4 on:** October 31, 2002, 05:38:25 PM »

I think the rocket would slow it down .