Today in Aviation History: First Flight of the Kawanishi E15K
Vintage Aviation News
DECEMBER 5, 2024
Additionally, the Shiun incorporated a laminar flow airfoil to reduce drag. However, this would mean that the Shiun’s pilot would have to ditch the aircraft in the water, with the stabilizing floats deploying to add buoyancy to the aircraft. It was estimated that the aircraft would gain an extra 90 mph by doing so.
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