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Mitsubishi A6M2-N Rufe water rudder

Wed Jan 17, 2018 3:57 pm

I'm having trouble finding a good, detailed photo of the water rudder at the back of the main float of the A6M2-N "Rufe". Does anyone have a good picture of this? The best I have is a drawing from report CEE 880, but I'd really like to see an actual photo of it.

I hope someone can help. Many thanks!

Re: Mitsubishi A6M2-N Rufe water rudder

Wed Jan 17, 2018 5:11 pm

It doesn't look that complicated does it.

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Re: Mitsubishi A6M2-N Rufe water rudder

Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:42 pm

Mark Allen M wrote:It doesn't look that complicated does it.
Not from a distance, but I need more detail than this.
I think the bottom mount is a lug on a T-beam, but I'm not sure about that. The top mount appears to be housed inside an aerodynamic fairing and also contains the steering link mechanism.

Re: Mitsubishi A6M2-N Rufe water rudder

Wed Jan 17, 2018 6:47 pm

Keep digging, you'll find what your looking for.
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