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Old 23rd Aug 2015, 21:18
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exulas
 
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To Funfly; Agreed ........... clearly a hi-speed stall under high g-loading causing the aircraft trajectory to suddenly flatten out due to loss of wing lift.
What a tragedy.
But can anybody tell me why the Hunter was carrying drop-tanks? these are intended for extended duration sorties, not air display maneuvers!
Besides adding weight and drag, they obviously affect maneuverability to some degree.

Last edited by exulas; 23rd Aug 2015 at 21:23. Reason: Reference prior comment.
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