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Old 02-21-2004 | 03:59 PM
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Default RE: AMT Concorde?

If AMT need the correct C of G I can fix that !

At low speeds the Cof G needs to be at 54 % of the root chord. However, once supersonic they will need to move it aft to 58% at Mach 2 and then return it progressively to 54 % during the decell.

BAC and Aerospatiale found a trim tank in the tailcone the best answer, worked perfectly , and eliminated trim drag considerably improving cruise fuel burn.

However, this will only work if the AMT Concorde wing is exactly the same shape as the original Concorde and that shape is VERY complex with twist, camber and droop , particularly the outer panels.

David Gladwin