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Re:Modern submarine torpedo attacks are not like in the movies by NickNameNick on Wednesday April 15, 2020 @08:51AM (#22877091)
That's not how aircraft aerodynamics work.

Tail heavy aircraft turn faster than nose-heavy aircraft. With the centre of aerodynamic pressure in front of the centre of mass the wings contribute extra turning force whenever the aircraft isn't facing exactly into the airstream.

If the centre of mass is too far behind the centre of pressure the aircraft becomes unstable - continuously trying to snap around and fly backwards.

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Re:Modern submarine torpedo attacks are not like in the movies by WalterBright on Wednesday April 15, 2020 @11:22PM (#22885715)
I think we're on the same page. When I wrote "unable to turn" I meant "unable to turn in a stable manner". It would exhibit what in a car we'd call "oversteer". The pilot would have to be very gentle and careful in turns, which means death in air combat.
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