10-25-24, 09:13 PM
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Gefallen Engel U-666
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 THAT"S The one; over to you!
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Originally Posted by me
anyone climbing into the cockpit of this experimental fighter would have to be seriously prone to flying.
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The I.Ae. 37 project was initiated by Reimar Horton around 1952, following the cancellation of his previous flying wing projects in 1951. This design was a single-engine jet fighter, incorporating a Delta wing flying wing structure, with engine inlets positioned laterally on each side of the nose.
Wind tunnel testing commenced in 1953, along with tests on scale models at speeds of up to 200 km/h (120 mph). A full-scale glider prototype was constructed and took its maiden flight on October 1, 1954. In a unique design feature, the pilot lay prone, viewing through the clear nose of the aircraft.
The glider’s flight performance was assessed as excellent, leading to the commencement of a prototype powered by a Rolls-Royce Derwent V engine in 1955. This engine was chosen for its availability, despite not meeting the desired thrust for the fighter.
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My next big hint woulda been:    The cockpit was later altered to permit a conventional sitting pilot.
Last edited by Aktungbby; 10-25-24 at 09:23 PM.
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