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gilles collaveri 29th June 2012 17:41

lift to drag ration for Junkers88
 
Hi to all the Ju88 experts,

I was wondering what was the lift-to-drag ratio for the Ju88.

Probably not very good, this aircraft was definitely not a glider.

In other words, I was wondering when a Ju88 had both engines quit, how far it could "glide" from the initial point.

Thanks for advice,

best regards.
GC

ArtieBob 29th June 2012 23:56

Re: lift to drag ration for Junkers88
 
IMHO, with most WWII twins executing a dead -stick landing was extremely difficult and if you had the altitude to get out you would. particularly if you were in a loaded condition. Ju 88 was handled well, but required a high skill level, fair amount of landing accidents, even when all was working right. L/D would depend on loading and external stores configuration. Just my two cents (Pilot approx. 60 years).

Best regards,

Artie Bob

gilles collaveri 30th June 2012 23:50

Re: lift to drag ration for Junkers88
 
Thanks, Bob.

Gilles


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