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To: Steely Tom

Modern aircraft use blended wings so they generate lift at a range of speeds and angles-of-attack when older aircraft would simply quit flying. Witness an F-15C that had a wing sheared of in a midair and was able to keep it together and safely land. Savvy pilot kept the airspeed in the range where the fuselage was generating lift. Missouri air guard, IIRC.


10 posted on 02/11/2017 11:24:50 AM PST by Tallguy
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To: Tallguy

Israeli pilot lost half of the starboard wing of his F-15 from a midair with an A-4. Fuel spray blocked vision, so extent of damage wasn’t clear, only knew roll control was sluggish and sloppy. As stated, he came in for a hot landing and then the extent of the damage was evident. Wasn’t supposed to fly, but did!

https://arstechnica.com/civis/viewtopic.php?f=23&t=990452


15 posted on 02/11/2017 1:36:52 PM PST by Ozark Tom
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To: Tallguy

Iirc an Israeli pilot flew with only one wing too.


18 posted on 02/12/2017 8:19:30 AM PST by T-Bone Texan (:^¤)
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