Since the fuselage is so narrow, the “track” of the main landing gear is also fairly narrow, which means it isn’t…
Military Aviation
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AV-8 Harrier
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Military Aviation
Here’s why “VIFFing” in a Harrier Jump Jet is an “interesting technical capability, with virtually no real-world utility”
by Dario LeoneThe Harrier VTOL jet is able to rotate its engine nozzles at any speed & power setting. Not only for vertical…
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F-14 TomcatMilitary AviationU.S. Navy
RARE PHOTO SHOWS AN F-14A TOMCAT TAKING OFF FROM A SKI-JUMP
by Dario LeoneThe F-14 flew 28 times from a ski jump but never achieved maximum take-off capability because of single-engine operating concerns The…
