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Originally Posted by Seahawk View Post


The A-1 Skyraider had unbelievable torque roll. Carrier based.
Yeah, throttle changes on final to the deck , it'll get you to the snot locker real quick when low and slow and for some reason need to apply full power and go around..
Piston engines spool up way faster then jets and that torque on an empty sky rader, low on gas.. would be even worse

At least it will roll away from the Bridge/Island, But It's no fun for the LSO's
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