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- 22 May 2009 11:11
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA news and discussion
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Re: LCA news and discussion
Why compare them? Different aircraft do different jobs, theres never going to be one winner. The Gripen offers a very different package to the Tejas, although a lot of the stats look to be similar. Effectively its more of a strike / recon asset with expeditionary features. Optimised for medium level...
- 22 May 2009 03:14
- Forum: Trash Can Archive
- Topic: LCA news and discussion
- Replies: 437
- Views: 64028
Re: LCA news and discussion
The EJ270 can generate 27,000lbs of thrust in full reheat, might be just the ticket to get the naval version off the deck. As I understand it the LCA will use STOBAR on the carriers so initial thrust is going to be a big determinant of the weapon and fuel loads that can be carried, especially in hig...