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To: sukhoi-30mki

“The upgrade activity includes structural work, with a main focus on replacing the existing tail section with a flight control surfaces that have a higher resistance to cracks.”

LOL. No, it’s to reduce radar signature.


2 posted on 10/16/2013 11:34:02 AM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: Jewbacca

You’d be amazed at where you find cracks on those things.


4 posted on 10/16/2013 11:50:03 AM PDT by Antihero101607
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To: Jewbacca

If the purpose is to reduce radar cross section, it is what I have advocated for US fighters for years.


14 posted on 10/16/2013 4:09:31 PM PDT by Blood of Tyrants (From time to time the tree of liberty must be watered with the blood of tyrants and patriots.)
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