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The F-22 nozzles and their shape are part of the vectored thrust system that gives it some crazy maneuverability. None of the other planes you mentioned have Vectored Thrust.
No need for Stealth design. Notice that the nozzles on the planes in questioned are masked by stealthy fuselage extensions.
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Guest repliedThe F-35 has a different role than first penetration. First penetrations belong to the F-22. The F-35 is the bomb truck and bombs are anything but stealthy.
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Guest repliedMost obvious answer: their engines ain't up to par to use those fancy gizmos.
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Can anybody explain to me why are the russians and the chineese are going for round non stealthy engine nossels on their 5th Generation jets PAK FA/ T-50 , J-31 , J20 instead of a stealthy one like F-22 Raptor's?
and even F-35 has a round non stealthy engine nossel
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I was wondering today if in modern times (or the last 20 years or so) if there is any reliability advantage to having heavy military aircraft with 4 engines instead of 2. Speaking mainly about transports, tankers, and the C-135 crowd. Is it preferable to have 4 engines or does the increased maintenance and fuel continue too large of a burden. New designs are appearing with 2 engines but I am wondering if this has more to do with what the manufacturers are offering.
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tbm3fan if you come out to Boston, check the Collings Foundation schedule to see if they are having an open house or show out in Stow. They have a very nicely preserved, airworthy TBM Avenger to look over. (along with many other things, but guessing from your user name and avatar I'd say you were a tbm fan)
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Originally posted by desertswo View PostI hope you weren't referring to the standard Navy G-1 leather one. Even if you could wear it in the cockpit, it's not insulated in any way. Mostly it's a heavy windbreaker. I'm not an aviator but I have one given to me by my CO in Constellation for a job well done. I never wore it on active duty as I wasn't qualified to, but it's kind of my standard hanging out around outside in the desert winter. It's warm enough without being suffoctating, and it hides my .45 well enough, but I wouldn't want to try to survive in a blizzard wearing it.
One of the warmest coats I have ever worn. Only you can't do jumping jacks in it and many winter days it is too warm for me. However, put on gloves plus the coat and here I come Boston.;)
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Originally posted by Triple C View PostSo if the pilot parachutes into a cold place, cross fingers and remember SERE?
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Originally posted by desertswo View PostUh, I've never "deserted" anything. I was a US Navy Surface Warfare Officer, or "SWO" for 25 years. I now live in the Sonora Desert. So I am "desertswo."
Just came back to this thread and noticed my ignorant mistake on misspelling your name. Since the Edit option is no longer available I'm unable to correct it. No disrespect was meant or implied and i hope you accept my sincere apology.
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So if the pilot parachutes into a cold place, cross fingers and remember SERE?
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Originally posted by Triple C View PostI suppose G-suits provide pretty good insulation for the cold. Jeez, now that you said it, it's pretty obvious.
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I suppose G-suits provide pretty good insulation for the cold. Jeez, now that you said it, it's pretty obvious.
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Originally posted by Triple C View PostNoob question. What goes into a good flight jacket for a jet pilot? Are they supposed to be insulated against cold temperatures? Fire resistant? Water proof?
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