And vastly more maneuverable...MattII said:But are slower than comparatively engined aircraft.
How accurate are they from a platform that's virtually stationary?MattII said:Only on some things, RP-3s were less accurate when fired from slower platforms than faster ones.
LZs, not bases: places to land & refuel from, &/or arm from, & abandon.MattII said:Artillery. You may have heard of the stuff.
I don't see 37mm being common in frontline infantry outfits, do you?MattII said:Takes a lot of armour to stop a 37mm explosive round.
Perhaps not so safe against them, agreed.MattII said:Now try it with stuff like Möbelwagens
MattII said:Parachutes were around by the time.
Try using one from 50 feet at 90 knots.
That's speed offhand, so over 100mph may've been more credible than I think. And, as already said, temporary LZs close to the front.MattII said:So comparatively long arrival times for any sort of combat roll, Though probably good enough for critical-case medevac if you can get a half-way safe landing zone organised.
IDK about 4-5. With a start date 1939 & no visible need, it was 1942 before German jets flew. With visible need & '37 start, why not turbine R-4s in '40?Simon said:it possible to advance Frank Whittle's work by four to five years?