P-61

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Elwyn
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P-61

Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:32 pm

Did the P-61 get much of a performance boost when operating without the top turret?
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Re: P-61

Sun Dec 15, 2013 10:48 pm

Supposedly the top turret had a negative effect on stability, turbulence on the tail or something like that. Removing it would have improved the Widows cruise and top speed numbers.
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