Tank tests on a jet-propelled boat-seaplane fighter (saunders-roe E6/44)

Abstract

Investigations into porpoising stability, water resistance, and seaworthiness have been made on the hull design of the E6/44. The original lines were unsatisfactory for seaworthiness and porpoising stability at overload and modifications to improve these qualities have been made. Results on the final lines indicate that porpoising stability should be adequate at all loads up to the design overload, and take-off time should be well within the specified limit. Seaworthiness tests show that the limiting condition for satisfactory operation at normal load is a 2-ft sea. The hump-spray is severe and due to likelihood of damage, full advantage of flaps may not be gained unless a preselector control be used.