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Old 22nd Dec 2008, 18:50
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Double Zero
 
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JSF 'Bolter'

Well as I understand it, the F-35B has only fractional forward nozzle braking ( maybe none if the noseleg is compressed ) so I can imagine that yes, if landing a bit forward on a wet deck, going around may well seem attractive - though I haven't a clue about the spool-up time of such a relatively big engine.

No-one has yet explained to me why, after so much STOVL experience with Harrier, this carefully renamed RSVL was not included from day one.

I am aware nozzle braking in a Harrier is not popular on wet decks, even less so on land due to kicking up ready to eat FOD, but maybe the tractor beam on the 'future' carriers can take care of that.

JackoNicko, I got the figure of $209 million per F-35A to Norway ( high unit cost due to small order, I still can't believe they're not considering the future Gripen - shades of Starfighter ?! ) from either a mention on here or a recent magazine; will try to trawl through the tinsel & PM you.
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