What was the main reason pilots believed they couldn't fly faster than a certain speed in the early days of aviation?

Oblique Wing Design Challenges and Benefits

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1.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Lack of powerful engines
The sound barrier
The weight of the aircraft
Fuel limitations
2.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a major drawback of variable sweep wings?
They were too light
They were only suitable for commercial aircraft
They couldn't fly at supersonic speeds
They added weight and complexity
3.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was Robert Jones's radical concept for aircraft design?
Variable sweep wing
Oblique wing
Straight wing
Delta wing
4.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
Why did the oblique wing design have a lower predicted wave drag at supersonic speeds?
It was made of lighter materials
It had a larger surface area
It was asymmetrical
It was heavier
5.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a significant challenge faced by the AD-1 oblique wing aircraft during testing?
It was too expensive to build
Cross coupling during high pivot angles
It required a large crew to operate
It couldn't take off
6.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was the main reason the Navy pulled funding from the oblique wing project in the 1980s?
Public opposition
Technical failures
Budget deficits and cost overruns
Lack of interest
7.
MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTION
30 sec • 1 pt
What was a key advantage of the oblique wing design for commercial airliners?
It was cheaper to produce
It could fly efficiently at various speeds
It required less maintenance
It could fly at a constant speed
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