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Originally Posted by GGTharos
In other words, they 'can't do it'. They're not 'quite there' yet. They ain't got the 'oomph' 
Very powerful engines have been refitted to existing USAF jets, but there's a point of diminishing returns - the fuselage design is quite important. |
Yes, I heard that Flanker's frame is best at subsonic speeds and not designed for extended supersonic flight. Nonetheless Flankers did supercruise with use of Izdeliye 117c. Hence I assume that with this engine a better designed frame can supercruise much better!