PPRuNe Forums - Search Results
PPRuNe Forums

Go Back  PPRuNe Forums > Search Forums
Reload this Page >

Search Results

Register
FAQ
Calendar
Wikiposts
Today's Posts
Search
Vendor Directory
Search: Posts Made By: nipva
Showing results 1 to 3 of 3
Search took 0.00 seconds.
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
22nd Feb 2017, 14:41
Replies: 17
Views: 3,831
Posted By nipva

Pegasus, Your friend was not far off the...

Pegasus,

Your friend was not far off the truth. However because the F6 was limited to M2.0 (directional stability) this could be achieved (just) without AAR. Indeed it was part of conversion to...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
21st Feb 2017, 10:55
Replies: 17
Views: 3,831
Posted By nipva

Recovery fuel

chevron
A couple of points on your post, firstly 'normal' minimum recovery fuel pre diversion was 800lbs/side as I recall and secondly the Lightning did not have any 'overweight' landing restriction...
Forum: Aviation History and Nostalgia
19th Feb 2017, 15:37
Replies: 17
Views: 3,831
Posted By nipva

The advantage was reduced frontal area with the...

The advantage was reduced frontal area with the resultant reduction in drag. However it came at a huge price - no fuselage fuel. So the Lightning was very quick but not for long. Another downside was...
Showing results 1 to 3 of 3


 
Forum Jump

Contact Us - Archive - Advertising - Cookie Policy - Privacy Statement - Terms of Service

Copyright © 2024 MH Sub I, LLC dba Internet Brands. All rights reserved. Use of this site indicates your consent to the Terms of Use.