/his/, what was the actual point of the Winged Hussar's Wings?
I assume it was to look equally awesome, terrifying and impractical.
Aerodynamics
first air force
The wings were actually black and attached to the saddle, not white and attached to the rider's back. That is how it is depicted in virtually all period art. Unfortunately I can't remember where I have all of it saved.
>>919759
That actually looks much less cheesy than the usual depiction
They were feathered with long blades, and the Hussar could pull them off and use them as he needed.
He also had a button to launch them all at once with a spring mechanism for if he was being chased.
>>919417
They were also not used in battles but as a parade piece.
