How the P-51’s Radiator Turned Waste Heat Into Extra Thrust
3.6K views · Sep 29, 2026 · People & Blogs
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@KKM57P · 1 day ago (edited)
Starting with the E version (1939), the Me 109 utilized the Meredith effect; starting with the F version, it also employed boundary layer suction in front of the radiator.
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@brealistic3542 · 1 day ago
The so called thrust wasnt much it was just enough to offset the dragbof the radiator. The P51 on its own was a low drag aircraft compared to other fighters. It also could be crammed with extra fuel to take on missions deep into Germany unlike the P47. The P47 actually did most of the damage to the experienced pilots of the lufrtwaffe before the Mustang even showed up. Mustang pilots were facing very poorly trained pilots in fact. Most of the well trained pilots were dead by then.
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@InsideAsiaLife · 1 day ago
Starting with the E version (1939), the Me 109 utilized the Meredith effect; starting with the F version, it also employed boundary layer suction in front of the radiator.:face-red-heart-shape::face-red-heart-shape::face-red-heart-shape: <br> <br> <br>Phản hồi
@ThomasLord-c3b · 2 hours ago
Man oh man your research is flawed. And repetitive. The wing flow was astonishing. By the time the D model came the radiators final design had solved most of this issue and was better protected. Once the Merlin engine with the 2 stage supercharger was installed, that thing was the most lethal fighter of the European theater. Also the disposable belly tanks gave it the ability to go the distance to Germany and back with about 20 minutes of dogfighting fuel. You should read the book on Matthew's and the research he did.
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