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M-LOC
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 Posted: Sep 17, 2005 - 04:01 AM
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From photos such as this:
http://www.af.mil/media/photodb/photos/ ... 9G-095.jpg
it looks like the JSF canopy is flush with the fuselage in the back, similar to some old MiGs, unlike the Raptor which has a Viper-like bubble canopy as seen here:
http://www.af.mil/media/photodb/photos/ ... 0S-001.jpg
Will the JSF have such superior sensors that rearward visibility is completely unnecessary? Is this a sign of believing that this jet will NEVER be in a defensive WVR engagement?
According to www.jsf.mil, "...the F-35, which includes spearheading the work on the Electro-Optical Distributed Aperture System (DAS). This system will provide pilots with a unique protective sphere around the aircraft for enhanced situational awareness, missile warning, aircraft warning, day/night pilot vision, and fire control capability."
I LOVE the bubble canopy of the Viper. Does anyone else wonder why a similar setup isn't on the JSF? Isn't it a huge assumption to believe current technological dominance = future technological dominance and hence no dogfighting in this jet? Is this similar to no gun on the F-4? |
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Posted: Sep 17, 2005 - 03:28 PM
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M-LOC wrote:
I LOVE the bubble canopy of the Viper. Does anyone else wonder why a similar setup isn't on the JSF? Isn't it a huge assumption to believe current technological dominance = future technological dominance and hence no dogfighting in this jet? Is this similar to no gun on the F-4?
Actually, only the F-35B STOVL variant won't have the "bubble canopy", since it's canopy was required to be cut short to accomodate the lift fan. But, both the F-35A and the -35C will have the extended canopy, which will actually be quite similar in appearance to that of the F/A-18's canopy.
Here's a photo of what the F-35A is expected to look like:
You also can check this other thread (Which is about the same topic) if you have anymore questions on this: http://www.f-16.net/f-16_forum_viewtopic-t-1797.html
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Posted: Sep 17, 2005 - 05:15 PM
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Posted: Sep 17, 2005 - 06:59 PM
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| Thanks guys, sorry i didn't see that old post! |
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