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The '''Gloster Meteor''' was an early jet [[:Category:Fighter aircraft|fighter]] developed at the end of the second world war. With two engines for adequate performance, the Meteor was used to shoot down V-1 flying bombs. | |||
== Flying == | |||
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The model is easy to fly, but ailerons are a little slow to react due to the large engines on each wing. A fast aircraft, with low wing loading, allowing for low landing speeds. | The model is easy to fly, but ailerons are a little slow to react due to the large engines on each wing. A fast aircraft, with low wing loading, allowing for low landing speeds. | ||
A set of vintage instruments really enhances this model. | A set of vintage instruments really enhances this model. | ||
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|Meteorcolseup.jpg|Close-up showing detail of the model | |||
|Meteor1.jpg|Meteor on low level approach | |||
|Meteorinstruments.jpg|Lovely period instruments | |||
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Latest revision as of 20:00, 12 August 2016
Meteor on low level approach. | |
Gloster Meteor cockpit. | |
Type | Fighter aircraft, Military aircraft, Historical aircraft |
Configuration | Low wing aircraft |
Propulsion | Twinjet (Jet aircraft, Twin-engine aircraft) |
Manufacturer | Gloster Aircraft Company |
Author(s) | Emmanuel Baranger (3D, FDM) |
FDM | YASim |
--aircraft= | gloster-meteor |
Status | Beta |
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License | GPLv2+ |
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The Gloster Meteor was an early jet fighter developed at the end of the second world war. With two engines for adequate performance, the Meteor was used to shoot down V-1 flying bombs.
Flying
This section contains a review. Please note that statements made here are (mostly based on) a single person's opinion. |
The model is easy to fly, but ailerons are a little slow to react due to the large engines on each wing. A fast aircraft, with low wing loading, allowing for low landing speeds.
A set of vintage instruments really enhances this model.
Gallery
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