Originally Posted by
Oktas8
On a different subject, while the SU35 is fully controllable in pitch, roll and presumably yaw during its high AoA manoeuvre, I have seen a real-life example, and it appears the pilot has very limited control over the velocity vector during the manoeuvre. Is this the case SR71 or JF?
Check
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RGsEdH_dEJc for some more impressive footage of the SU-35 and its velocity vector control.
The rates generated are no doubt less than when the aerodynamic control surfaces are not stalled but nevertheless this aircraft is doing things aircraft shouldn't!
The smoke obviously gives an indication of what the AOA is doing...
I've seen the X-31 in action and much footage of the F-18HARV but the most impressive display(s) I've seen have been the Su-35. And this is a 30T fighter!