F-22 Executes an Inverted Somersault
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57plymouth 6 years, 1 month ago
Thrust vectoring.
The development of that nightmare will never end. What a waste of tax dollars.
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ahnyerkeester 6 years, 1 month ago
When airframes can maneuver like that, it don't look like a waste from here. The Russians and Chinese are using it too.
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Cobrapilot 6 years, 1 month ago
57plymouth may be referring to the common thought that TVing was developed too late to keep up with high energy engagements in modern A2A combat. Not to mention modern SAM threats. This article does a great job of explaining things from the fighter communities perspective. Essentially, TVing MAY provide some benefit, but more than likely is going to be a non-factor, or even a poor decision.
But yeah...it looks badass, and I want to fly one!
https://theaviationist.com/2013/02/21/raptor-vs-typhoon-us/
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ahnyerkeester 6 years, 1 month ago
Okay, I get his point. Conservation of energy is important in a dogfight. My "yeahbut" is that not all thrust vectoring is to the extreme. Employed correctly, it could give you an advantage in a turn and get you in missile position faster than an opponent. I'm still going with thrust vectoring.
I talked with an F-22 crew chief today and he said that inverted somersault is a maneuver the F-22 demo team practices and performs a lot. There are a few, specific airframes for it. The older ones can't take it. It is a total BA move though.
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57plymouth 6 years, 1 month ago
I was actually referring to the expense of the F22.
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ahnyerkeester 6 years, 1 month ago
Okay, can't really argue with that. It is expensive.
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