"Aerodynamic laws" I think not LOL
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The tail-slide is the impressive thing.
I doubt there is anything in service in the West that could do that without the engines kicking up an almighty kerfuffle, and then going hideously quiet.
On the other hand, short of having a big neon sign on the tail saying "Shoot Me", I can't think of anything which would be of less use when it's all gone Pete Tong and the shooting starts.
eharding said:
On the other hand, short of having a big neon sign on the tail saying "Shoot Me", I can't think of anything which would be of less use when it's all gone Pete Tong and the shooting starts.
All else being equal I'd rather have more toys in the box than fewer though. Was Harrier 'viffing' ever practical in combat (bearing in mind they did more more attacking than evading) or was it PR?
Simpo Two said:
Was Harrier 'viffing' ever practical in combat (bearing in mind they did more more attacking than evading) or was it PR?
No.It's a last ditch manoeuvre when you are low on energy.
Yes it will help get your nose round for the snapshot = fine in a 1 v 1, but in a multiple fight if you go low on energy some b
d will hack you from a distance as soon as wink at you.mrloudly said:
With vectored thrust? Makes a huge difference!
You probably are referring to the "Cobra" manoeuvre. This is way beyond that!
Yes - they have been experimenting with vectored thrust for a long time. They even managed to crash one at the Paris Air show in 1999. I would have seen it demonstrated at Farnborough the previous year i.e. 1998 - so 17 years ago, if not actually 20.You probably are referring to the "Cobra" manoeuvre. This is way beyond that!
I saw the traditional Cobra Manoeuvere performed for the first time at the 1988 Farnborough Air Show.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Yh-kuztsE1s
mrloudly said:
Interesting video but terrible filming. Zooomed in far too close for most of the time.Gassing Station | Boats, Planes & Trains | Top of Page | What's New | My Stuff