Very cool (and huge) image

Homeslice · 02-19-2012, 06:20 PM

"Flying saucer" developed in Canada for the US, during the 50's.
Thrust was directed out along the rim.
Can't see how it could hope to remain stable at high speed.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...avrocar_59.jpg

Homeslice · 02-19-2012, 06:54 PM

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...olution%29.jpg

askmrjesus · 02-19-2012, 07:58 PM

Nazi technology, made by Canadians.

Canazians!

JC

tallywacker · 02-19-2012, 10:32 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

"Flying saucer" developed in Canada for the US, during the 50's.
Thrust was directed out along the rim.
Can't see how it could hope to remain stable at high speed.

http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...avrocar_59.jpg

It couldn't remain stable, this is the reason it was never used in any future designs.

Dave · 02-19-2012, 10:50 PM

inb4 avro arrow conspiracy theory retards

Homeslice · 02-19-2012, 10:53 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

inb4 avro arrow conspiracy theory retards

where is the conspiracy theory, it actually happened

Dave · 02-19-2012, 10:59 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Homeslice

where is the conspiracy theory, it actually happened

you mentioned canada, 50s, and avro in one post. dont worry its coming

Homeslice · 02-20-2012, 01:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Dave

you mentioned canada, 50s, and avro in one post. dont worry its coming

Um ok

pauldun170 · 02-19-2012, 11:36 PM

Rangerscott · 02-20-2012, 12:05 AM

Just think what would happen if a crack developed next to the pilot. He'd literaly would be melted to the seat.

02-19-2012, 06:20 PM	#1
Homeslice Elitist Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: SF Bay Area Moto: Gix 750 Posts: 11,351	Very cool (and huge) image "Flying saucer" developed in Canada for the US, during the 50's. Thrust was directed out along the rim. Can't see how it could hope to remain stable at high speed. http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedi...avrocar_59.jpg

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02-19-2012, 06:54 PM	#2
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02-20-2012, 12:05 AM	#10
Rangerscott Viff6N Mutated Warrior Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Texas Moto: '01 Honda VFR 800 & '09 ER-6N Posts: 8,704	Just think what would happen if a crack developed next to the pilot. He'd literaly would be melted to the seat.