https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=420fO_-u0nE

Interesting and I can see the logic.

Posit that they did the testing *before* making the decision to delete the paint at the factory - or that a TO went out to paint them in the field.
So, a what-if B-17G in standard OD/NG in 1945.

Or a Whiffed OD B-47 in 1955......................

As it would be faster.

Like it. 

Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 09, 2024, 02:20:46 AMOr a Whiffed OD B-47 in 1955......................

As it would be faster.

Doubtful as the flight parameters are very different and the B-47 is flush-riveted.

His conclusions on fuel use are nonsense and based on the notion that every painted vs. unpainted B-17G
would have identical results to the specific test examples. There are far too many variables in play to make
a blanket claim of that sort. Especially in light of the fact that the unpainted aircraft would all be newer, be
cleaner and have engines with lower hours. 


Plus it's neutral gray not natural gray. Muppet.

Quote from: jcf on March 11, 2024, 06:37:31 PM

Quote from: PR19_Kit on March 09, 2024, 02:20:46 AMOr a Whiffed OD B-47 in 1955......................

As it would be faster.

Doubtful as the flight parameters are very different and the B-47 is flush-riveted.

Yeah, but this is WhiffWorld!