The P38 and Mach Tuck Compressibility results in a phenomenon known as Mach Tuck. Mach tuck causes the uncontrolled nose down pitching motion when an aircraft exceeds its Mcrit or Critical Mach Number. The shockwave generated will disrupt the airflow over the wing and reduce the downwash on the elevator causing a lack of control until drag slows the aircraft down or it reaches an area with a higher speed of sound to prevent the shock from forming. #p38 #avgeek #avnerd #pilot #aviation #learntofl
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The P38 and Mach Tuck Compressibility results in a phenomenon known as Mach Tuck. Mach tuck causes the uncontrolled nose down pitching motion when an aircraft exceeds its Mcrit or Critical Mach Number. The shockwave generated will disrupt the airflow over the wing and reduce the downwash on the elevator causing a lack of control until drag slows the aircraft down or it reaches an area with a higher speed of sound to prevent the shock from forming. #p38 #avgeek #avnerd #pilot #aviation #learntofl
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