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Old 10-14-2015, 12:45 AM   #153 (permalink)
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The Me-262 at altitude has the same Cd as the 2.5:1 streamline body of revolution in ground proximity,which suggests,from research,that the Me-262 fuselage in ground proximity would be Cd 0.16,compared to Cd 0.08 for the streamline body.So we're already in trouble with the Messerschmitt.Regardless of what the belly does.
Citation needed. Is the CD for the fuselage or the entire airframe?

The MG EX-181 is like a widened belly tank. Would squaring off the lower edge help or hinder?
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