Re: NNG-WW2 B-24 Disaster/ Veteran

James Wrote:
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> Tom Moungovan Wrote
>
> > I'd like to know what the wing loading is on
> a
> > B-24 compared to a B-17.
>
> The B-17 had a lot more wing area and the two
> weren't too far off in weight, so the B-24's wing
> loading was higher. Don't remember the exact
> figures offhand (wing loading more usually comes
> up in discussion of fighters) but doubtless it's
> posted somewhere. The B-24's wing section was
> quite thin and generally regarded as a bit
> fragile. It was optimized for cruise efficiency
> rather than for handling characteristics.
>
> The often-forgotten Martin B-26 was another U.S.
> bomber type known for (optionally: notorious for)
> high wing loading, associated high landing speeds,
> and a high accident rate. It was so bad Martin
> got in some hot water with Congress over it.

Thank you James, I appreciate the info here. I was aware of the
B-26 having that condition.