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  1. Sep 23, 2020, 02:45 PM #1
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    E-2C Hawkeye opening its wings for takeoff - GIF

    E-2C Hawkeye opening its wings for takeoff.




    More: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Northr...an_E-2_Hawkeye

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    The engineering that goes into designing and building the folding wing mechanisms on these craft is fascinating. Tested has an excellent article on it here: https://www.tested.com/tech/568755-a...ng-wings-work/
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    It's amazing to me how strong that joint in each wing has to be.



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