Martin the Martian wrote
I do wonder why the false canopy is not used more often, as I have heard it can be a very useful device. The only other regular use of it is on the Canadian CF-18.
Other air arms also adopted the false canopy. See following links.
http://www.pprune.org/military-aviat...ml#post8378853
http://www.pprune.org/military-aviat...ml#post8379443
From
http://www.pprune.org/military-aviat...amouflage.html
The Russians also use the false canopy on some of their Flankers
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Photos: Sukhoi Su-27UB Aircraft Pictures | Airliners.net