Les derniers F6F-5 Hellcat
The Hellcat has always been presented as the "Conqueror of the Pacific"; it is thanks to this aircraft that American pilots were able to defeat the Japanese "Zeroes". This collection will help you understand why.
Grumman engineers have placed particular emphasis on the safety and comfort of the pilots. The various circuits have been doubled. Thus the landing gear can be extended thanks to two hydraulic circuits and a compressed air bottle. The armor is much more important than that of its adversary. The engine is very powerful and robust, its 46 liters of displacement are limited to 2 100 hp; it would have been possible to double this power, but to the detriment of the engine potential, and for maritime overflights you need an engine that "lasts".
The plane is a little heavy but history has shown that it was the right choice.
This beautiful plane unfortunately had many accidents, like all those of its time. Despite this, its performance was comparable to that of the first jet fighters.
Detalle del libro
| Autor: | Max Siffre |
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| Presentación: | 76 páginas, 24 x 17 x 0.5 cm, tapa blanda |
| Ilustración: | ricamente ilustrado con fotos en b/n y color |
| Idioma: | Francés |
| Editorial: | Cépaduès Editions (F, 2009) |
| ISBN: | 9782854288490 |
