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F-20 Maneuvering Flaps

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KJ_Lesnick

January 13, 2013, 01:54:47 PM
I remember being told that the 4th F-20 prototype would have featured an entirely electromagnetically flap system which is interesting enough in and of itself, but I remember being told they were driven from three points instead of one.

I'm not sure what that means --- does that mean it is a triple-droop flap, or that it's a three segment flap?
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PR19_Kit

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January 13, 2013, 08:50:41 PM
Quote from: KJ_Lesnick on January 13, 2013, 01:54:47 PM
I remember being told that the 4th F-20 prototype would have featured an entirely electromagnetically flap system which is interesting enough in and of itself, but I remember being told they were driven from three points instead of one.

I'm not sure what that means --- does that mean it is a triple-droop flap, or that it's a three segment flap?

I suspect, but don't know, that it means each flap had three actuators spaced along the wing opposed to one just inboard in the fuselage and shafts driving the other outboard flap cranks.
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rickshaw

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January 13, 2013, 09:11:28 PM
Quote from: PR19_Kit on January 13, 2013, 08:50:41 PM
Quote from: KJ_Lesnick on January 13, 2013, 01:54:47 PM
I remember being told that the 4th F-20 prototype would have featured an entirely electromagnetically flap system which is interesting enough in and of itself, but I remember being told they were driven from three points instead of one.

I'm not sure what that means --- does that mean it is a triple-droop flap, or that it's a three segment flap?

I suspect, but don't know, that it means each flap had three actuators spaced along the wing opposed to one just inboard in the fuselage and shafts driving the other outboard flap cranks.

That was my guess as well.  Most probably found they needed more "oomph" which the single actuator couldn't develop to get the deflection they wanted at higher speed to drive enhanced manoeuvrability.
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KJ_Lesnick

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January 14, 2013, 02:49:03 PM
Do you think it would have produced the same sustained agility as the F-16?
That being said, I'd like to remind everybody in a manner reminiscent of the SNL bit on Julian Assange, that no matter how I die: It was murder (even if there was a suicide note or a video of me peacefully dying in my sleep); should I be framed for a criminal offense or disappear, you know to blame.

PR19_Kit

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January 14, 2013, 03:22:59 PM
I have no idea, not having such detailed information on either aircraft that close to hand.
Kit's Rule 1 ) Any aircraft can be improved by fitting longer wings, and/or a longer fuselage
Kit's Rule 2) The backstory can always be changed to suit the model

...and I'm not a closeted 'Take That' fan, I'm a REAL fan! :)

Regards
Kit

KJ_Lesnick

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January 15, 2013, 03:43:49 PM
PR19_Kit

QuoteI have no idea, not having such detailed information on either aircraft that close to hand.
Understood -- I was just curious because it's wing was kind of small
That being said, I'd like to remind everybody in a manner reminiscent of the SNL bit on Julian Assange, that no matter how I die: It was murder (even if there was a suicide note or a video of me peacefully dying in my sleep); should I be framed for a criminal offense or disappear, you know to blame.
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