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Figure 25 from The Horten tailless aircraft Item No25 File
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Figure 25 from The Horten tailless aircraft Item No25 File
Figure 25 from The Horten tailless aircraft, Item No25, File No XXIII-6, Combined Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee, May 1945. Date: 1945
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1945 Combined Committee File Horten Intelligence Item Tailless Xxiii Objectives
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1. Title: "Revolutionary Tailless Aircraft: Figure 25 from The Horten Item No25 File (1945)" 2. Description: This image, taken from The Horten Item No25 File, dates back to May 1945. The document was compiled by the Combined Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee, a group dedicated to gathering and analyzing intelligence related to enemy military capabilities during World War II. Figure 25 showcases a revolutionary design for a tailless aircraft, marking a significant departure from traditional aeroplane designs of the time. 3. Background: During the late stages of World War II, the aviation industry was witnessing a race to develop advanced aircraft technologies. The Horten brothers, Reimar and Walter, were pioneers in the field of tailless aircraft design. Their innovative creations, such as the Horten Ho 229, challenged conventional wisdom and offered potential advantages in terms of aerodynamic efficiency and maneuverability. 4. Analysis: Figure 25 provides a detailed illustration of the Horten brothers' tailless aircraft design. The absence of a tail and conventional control surfaces is evident, with the wings featuring a unique swept-back configuration. The design relied on canards, small wings located at the front of the fuselage, for lift and control. The aircraft was intended for both transport and fighter roles, demonstrating the versatility of the tailless concept. 5. Significance: The Horten tailless aircraft designs were ahead of their time and influenced the development of modern aircraft. Although the Horten Ho 229 never entered production during the war, the principles of tailless design have been adopted by various aircraft manufacturers, including the Soviet Sukhoi Su-27 and the American Lockheed F-117 Nighthawk. This image, taken from the Combined Intelligence Objectives Sub-Committee file, offers a fascinating glimpse into the pioneering work of the Horten brothers and the evolution of aviation technology.
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