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Old 11th Jul 2016, 14:50
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A novel landing solution for a UCAV would again suggest a ruinously expensive bespoke design capable of VSTOL
Given the relative weights, and presumed lower landing speed, a UCAV arrestor system would probably have to absorb less than 10% of the energy of an F35, and could also be designed with different safety criteria. VSTOL wouldn't be the only option...
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