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Old 02-19-2012, 05:20 PM   #1
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Default Very cool (and huge) image

"Flying saucer" developed in Canada for the US, during the 50's.
Thrust was directed out along the rim.
Can't see how it could hope to remain stable at high speed.

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Old 02-19-2012, 05:54 PM   #2
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Old 02-19-2012, 06:58 PM   #3
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Nazi technology, made by Canadians.

Canazians!

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Old 02-19-2012, 09:32 PM   #4
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"Flying saucer" developed in Canada for the US, during the 50's.
Thrust was directed out along the rim.
Can't see how it could hope to remain stable at high speed.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...avrocar_59.jpg
It couldn't remain stable, this is the reason it was never used in any future designs.
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Old 02-19-2012, 09:50 PM   #5
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inb4 avro arrow conspiracy theory retards
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inb4 avro arrow conspiracy theory retards
where is the conspiracy theory, it actually happened
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Old 02-19-2012, 09:59 PM   #7
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where is the conspiracy theory, it actually happened
you mentioned canada, 50s, and avro in one post. dont worry its coming
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you mentioned canada, 50s, and avro in one post. dont worry its coming
Um ok
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Just think what would happen if a crack developed next to the pilot. He'd literaly would be melted to the seat.
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