The British flying wing

[tony.osborne]

I share with you some photos, including a rare photo with markings of the Royal Air Force, of the experimental airplane Armstrong Whitworth AW-52. If the plane had entered service during World War II would have helped to anticipate the end of the conflict? Visit the link below, see the photos and answer on this question.


Aviação em Floripa: Armstrong Whitworth A.W.52


Best Regards.

 

[longknife]

There was and still is a major flaw in the design - controlability. The current B2 and F117 could not fly with manual controls. It requires intensive computer help in order to maintain stability.

As for this early RAF model, its limited offensive and defense equipement made it a sitting duck for any German fighter.