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Old 10-17-2009 | 10:47 AM
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Dick, daRock, TallPaul, BMatthews (no particular order)

Penetration

I feel this is misunderstood (at least by me) as most seem to immediately cite mass (really inertia)
Undoubtedly mass and inertia have a bearing but I don’t think that is even the major factor.
Reason: Sailplanes have very light weight yet excellent penetration.

Enlighten me please.