Originally Posted by
typerated
Wonder why Jato/Rato packs where not used then - save carrying all that weight and drag around all flight!
Gravity I suspect.
I think there would be no benefit gained if the packs were retained after the aircraft got airborne. Jettisoning the packs would damage them irreparably and also create a hazard on the ground.
The
PR value of watching a RATO take-off would be negated by the
PR value when the RATOG returned
