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illegalBeagle

12-16-2011 06:19 AM

Is an open radiator more vulnerable to damage than a closed one?

Flak/gunfire damage that is. I seem to recall that closed cowl flaps/radiator does protect the engine. Anyone know for sure?

EJGr.Ost_Caspar

12-16-2011 07:54 AM

If any, it depends on the plane type. Radiators and radiator flaps are offen designed differently.

In game: I'm not sure, but as long as they are modeled as collision object, they would have impact on bullet energy. Much probably its varying all through the planes in game.

WTE_Galway

12-19-2011 02:56 AM

They also have a significant effect on performance of some aircraft.

A case in point is the Lagg 3 that flies like a pregnant sow at lower speeds if the radiator cowl is open.

EJGr.Ost_Caspar

12-19-2011 10:04 AM

Yes, they increase drag.

Treetop64

12-25-2011 08:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by WTE_Galway (Post 371249)

They also have a significant effect on performance of some aircraft.

A case in point is the Lagg 3 that flies like a pregnant sow at lower speeds if the radiator cowl is open.

The LaGG-3 flies like a pregnant sow, period. Just less so if the radiator cowl is closed. :mrgreen:

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