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By: - 5th October 2014 at 23:04 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
All I can say is that I have seen this since a long time. I am not sure but it might have been added before the reception test. But not all aircrafts might have been fitted with this in the same time.
(See picture)
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By: - 6th October 2014 at 09:31 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
I don't believe the deflector is related to the propwash.
One needs to break the fuselage laminar flow to prevent a jarring transition for jumpers. Best that they exit straight into turbulent air.
I'm sure a parachutist could provide some insight.
By: - 6th October 2014 at 10:08 Permalink - Edited 1st January 1970 at 01:00
On a side note, what a fantastic picture of the almost biological wing and appendages on this aircraft!
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By: Flanker_man - 5th October 2014 at 22:52
This recent photo of ZM400 shows it fitted with a scabbed-on airflow deflector in front of the rear paratroop exit door.
Is this a new fitment on trial ??
I thought that the inner and outer props rotating in opposite directions was supposed to provide a benign airflow for paradropping ??
Maybe the airflow isn't as smooth as was expected ???
Ken