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Old 11th Aug 2015, 13:44
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Another feature of old versus new is in aerodynamic fashion.

Swept wing replaced straight.

Delta was tried over swept B58, F102/106,A4

Then variable geometry replacing delta. Fitter C, Fencer

Then canard and delta replacing VG, Flanker, Fulcrum

I suppose they are all attempt to minimise the disadvantages or earlier designs.
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