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...mid-engined aircraft = a French-version of the Bell P-39 Airacobra?
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Looks like it. Interesting to note the wing positions which would have been due to different C of G/C of P.
It looks like the tail on the Bugatti would be a bit short and low on surface area to be as maneuverable as the spitfire. Just an eyeball judgement though. Too bad it never flew.
Also interesting is the low rudder. Would have to have pretty high gear not to scrape that on flare out.
The counter rotating props would have made take off less hazardous and easier on your right foot. The Spitfire tended to hasten an immediate exit stage left without full right rudder on take off.
The visibility would have been fantastic!
Here's the Spit fire:
And the Aerocobra:
And the 100P. Mr. Bugatti liked to be different:
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