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15th May 2008, 03:59
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Re: Luftwaffe moveable control surfaces
Not all. Fabric covering was used to reduce weight--to include the weight of surface balancing mechanisms needed to lower control forces to manual operating levels. As aircraft became heavier and faster, and when powered controls were introduced, fabric gave way to metal. I believe you’ll find metal surfaces on the Me 262 and other jet-powered types.
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