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To: navysealdad
The only reason it could do that is a) It's a frigging >1:1 thrust/weight rocket. b) The horizontal stabilizers are not just elevators (they move like ailerons as well). And they are huge. Lifting body dynamics also play a role.

I love the F-15. Once upon a time, long, long ago, in a land called Holloman, I was an EagleKeeper.

/johnny

3 posted on 12/05/2009 6:49:15 PM PST by JRandomFreeper (Gone Galt)
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To: JRandomFreeper

the F-15 is definitely a nice craft

my Dad’s best friend, my god father, was stationed at holloman for a few years. did you know james allen by chance?


9 posted on 12/05/2009 7:01:21 PM PST by sten
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Anytime you feel like it, cmon back to NM for sunshine and green chili.


11 posted on 12/05/2009 7:04:31 PM PST by Redcitizen (Zartan for President 2012)
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To: JRandomFreeper

Holloman AFB ???

Wasnt that in Arizona ???


12 posted on 12/05/2009 7:08:44 PM PST by Tennessee Nana
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