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Title: P-47 Dive Flaps
Post by: MOSQ on December 16, 2002, 02:30:50 PM

I just posted this in the aircraft section, then thought this is probably a better place for it..
A question for the P-47 experts:
What effect do the Dive Flaps have on the P-47 in AH ? How are they best used tactically ? Can they be used as speed brakes ?
I've only tried them a couple of times and didn't notice a great deal of difference, but I probably wasn't using them correctly.
Thanks in advance for your advice.

Title: P-47 Dive Flaps
Post by: Innominate on December 16, 2002, 03:03:43 PM

IIRC they're small flaps under the wings, designed not to slow down the plane but to redirect the airflow.  They help prevent compression at high speeds at altitude.

Title: P-47 Dive Flaps
Post by: MOSQ on December 23, 2002, 01:07:06 PM

Thanks Innominate,
MOSQ