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Old 07-21-2015, 09:16 PM   #148 (permalink)
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Me_262#Specifications_.28Messerschmi tt_Me_262_A-1a.29

IMHO the widened lower section is to accommodate the landing gear. But I agree a flat bottom is preferable to a rounded lower profile. The shark-like triangular profile of the ME-262 is like that all over, and it was referenced in the Aeromodeller2 project as improving the ground handling of an airship.


http://www.aeromodeller2.be/
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