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I think Howard Hughs tried this...
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"Now, to put a water-cooled engine in the rear and to have a radiator in the front, that's not very intelligent." -Ferry Porsche (PANO, Oct. '73) (I, Paul D. have loved this quote since 1973. It will remain as long as I post here.) |
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Yes, but this one isn't made out of plywood
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Sultan of Sawzall
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AHA! The new "Composite Goose"...
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08-19-2006, 07:41 PM
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Targa, Panamera Turbo
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Ground Effect - reminds me of Johnathan Livingston Seagull
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08-19-2006, 08:05 PM
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That's a big WIG (Wing In Ground-Effect).
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cool idea... pretty much useless in the ME though...
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The Russians led the chase...During the 1980s, the Soviets continued testing various wing-in-ground effect vehicles for use in coastal defense and amphibious operations. The ORLAN-Class, seen here, takes advantage of the increased aerodynamic lift that occurs when a wing operates near the surface. This greatly increases the craft's ability to carry heavy loads over long distances, especially over water, making it well-suited for amphibious warfare. More info here: http://www.fas.org/man/dod-101/sys/ship/row/rus/904.htm
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What happens if it comes across a (hard to see on radar) sailboat with a carbon fiber mast sticking up 80 feet?
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08-20-2006, 02:19 PM
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Pretty big ocean - what are the odds?
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Too many "eggs in one basket" to fill it with people, talk about air disaster!
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1977 Porsche 911S 2.7L
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