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#1950s #a1 #coldwar #skyraider #usnavy #ea1f #electronic_warfare
Published: 2019-07-30 16:16:01 +0000 UTC; Views: 411; Favourites: 12; Downloads: 0
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An EA-1F Skyraider. Not exactly an obscure version, but probably not the first thing that comes to mind with the Skyraider.Photo by me
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Your title makes me wonder how long it would fly if its fuel tanks were replaced by Li+ion or LiS batteries and engine with an electric motor. To increase flight time, the nose could be streamlined as there would be no need for radiators, air intakes, or exhaust outlets (with saved mass directed to wingspan or more batteries), and still more batteries could be added as electric motors typically have a higher power-to-weight ratio than piston engines. Still probably wouldn't be nearly as long or high as it in original form, but would be cool nonetheless.
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