BF 109 K-4 have Leading edge slats

[redeyemingo]

Does the the BF 109 K-4 have the spring loaded leading edge slats?

 

Cannot seem to find this info on the web about this

Variant

:)

 

 

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Messerschmitt_Bf_109#Design_features

 

 

http://109lair.hobbyvista.com/techref/systems/control/slats/slats.htm

Edited December 2, 2014 by redeyemingo

[DB 605]

Here you go: http://109lair.hobbyvista.com/techref/systems/control/slats/slats.htm

[redeyemingo]

Thanks DB 605

 

Already looked at that website( forgot to link that in my first post now amended) still none the wiser about the BF 109 K-4, all DCS screenshots I have seen do not show the slats?

Edited December 2, 2014 by redeyemingo

[DB 605]

Thanks DB 605

 

Already looked at that website still none the wiser about the BF 109 K-4, all DCS screenshots I have seen do not show the slats?

 

Ah, sorry, should have give you straight aswer :) Yes K4 does have slats, exactly similar as G models. You can actually see the lines around slats in screenshots if you look closely.

[redeyemingo]

Yep can see the outline of the panel but not extended in any DCS screenshot of the k4 on the ground which would be by default if spring loaded with now aerodynamic pressure on the wing they should be extended?

Edited December 2, 2014 by redeyemingo

[DB 605]

Yep can see the outline of the panel but not extended in any DCS screenshot of the k4 on the ground which would be by default if spring loaded with now aerodynamic pressure on the wing they should be extended?

 

Did you actually read the hobbyvista article? :)

 

Quote: "A common question asked regarding the 109 is "Should the slats be in or out when the aircraft is parked?" The answer is "yes". The slats are free-moving devices, and are commonly seen extended in many wartime and contemporary photos; however, if manually pushed back into the wing, the slats would remain there until the aircraft moved, at which time they would extend of their own volition."

[NineLine]

Slats are modelled in DCS for the 109, whether their functionality is final I am not sure, the aircraft is still beta.

[Kurfürst]

Ah, sorry, should have give you straight aswer :) Yes K4 does have slats, exactly similar as G models. You can actually see the lines around slats in screenshots if you look closely.

 

IIRC the K slats were made of steel instead of light alloy, but yes they are pretty much the same, free moving on rollers.

[redeyemingo]

Yep Read just have not seen extended in any DCS screenshot?:)

[DB 605]

Yep Read just have not seen extended in any DCS screenshot?:)

 

Yes it seems they are not extended any of yet released screens.

[speckfire]

Are the slats extended manually or deployed based on air pushing on them?

[MAD-MM]

Yes think the Slats move out automatic on low airpressure and high AOA.

[MiloMorai]

Are the slats extended manually or deployed based on air pushing on them?

 

For your reading enjoyment

http://109lair.hobbyvista.com/techref/systems/control/slats/slats.htm

[speckfire]

Oh cool, from DB's link

 

The slats are driven out by means of low air-pressure if the AOA gets higher ( slow flight ) and retract by means of air-pressure when accelerating...

[Nirvi]

Yes it seems they are not extended any of yet released screens.

 

Here you go:

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Sweet so they functional!

[redeyemingo]

Excellent looking forward to release, pre purchased yesterday :)

Edited December 2, 2014 by redeyemingo