Why Clipped Wing Spitfire?
Shortening the Wings Lowered the Effective Altitude of the Spitfire but Increased the Roll Rate, Making It More Maneuverable at Lower Altitudes. .. . Clipped...
Shortening the wings lowered the effective altitude of the Spitfire but increased the roll rate, making it more maneuverable at lower altitudes. ... Clipped wings were not the only alteration made to the Spitfire wing shape. Extended tips were also used for high-altitude performance.
When were Spitfire wings clipped?
As a result of the introduction of the FW 190 in August 1941, the Vb had the option of clipped wings to improve speed and handling at lower altitudes.
Why are elliptical wings better?
The elliptical wing is aerodynamically most efficient because elliptical spanwise lift distribution induces the lowest possible drag.
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