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southernphantom
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 Posted: Apr 05, 2012 - 02:31 PM
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Dang, that is one pretty bird. I just hope it fights as well as it looks...   |
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Lightndattic
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Posted: Apr 05, 2012 - 03:01 PM
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| Aside from the location of the refueling, I'd like to know the airspeed they were at while in contact. Look at the flaperons and leading edges. |
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exfltsafety
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Posted: Apr 05, 2012 - 04:32 PM
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outlaw162
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Posted: Apr 05, 2012 - 06:50 PM
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That configuration may be used to provide an optimum AOA at 310 CAL for both nozzle insertion and boom angle for clearance above the canopy.
(edit: When it's rough, you may end up 'exploring' the boom limits while hooked up.  )
It may have something to do with FCS gains for AR also.
The F-105 LEF's were extended for AR at 310 KCAS because it was a 'pig' flight control wise at that speed clean.
I doubt that is the case here. But I've been wrong before. |
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stereospace
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Posted: Apr 06, 2012 - 03:58 AM
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| Great photos. Thanks for the upload. |
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