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To: Yo-Yo; publius911

You’re going to have to eject if the computer dies anyway.

Just part of the deal with stealth.

For the record, this is a computer mock of of the “F-15 Silent Eagle.”

I think the real Silent Eagle has more of a F-18 looking tail -— at about 30 degrees -— compromising stability for reduction in radar cross signature.

Not sure what they are doing for the engine inlets, if anything, so face-on would still be a pretty good signature.


9 posted on 10/16/2013 2:01:27 PM PDT by Jewbacca (The residents of Iroquois territory may not determine whether Jews may live in Jerusalem.)
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To: Jewbacca
You’re going to have to eject if the computer dies anyway.

Fly by wire computers are usually triple redundant, so it is unlikely for all three to die at the same time.

However, it is much more common to lose both engines. Ask Chesley "Sulley" Sullenberger

13 posted on 10/16/2013 3:05:29 PM PDT by Yo-Yo
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