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Why such low VNE?

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HBDan

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I was looking at the Radial Rocket
Radial Rocket, Vne: 280mpg

Why do GA airplanes have such low Vne numbers compared to WW2 airplanes? Is it a trade off between hauling ability and structural strength/weight? Simply an issue of current era building materials?
 
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