Thread: Stability and Control characteristics of the Early Mark Spitfires
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Old 07-18-2012, 05:38 PM
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It was designed for a load factor of 10, not 6. Calculation showed wing to be the weakest point, it was tested and met specification. Specification was changed to 12 for later marks.
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