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ChiefPilot 10-05-2009 04:52 PM

Tip-up canopy....
 
One of the common arguments I've heard in favor of the sliding canopy is that is what "real" fighters use, from WWII to modern jets such as the F-16 etc.

That argument isn't as valid as it was before - look at what the production F-35 uses :



Discuss. :D

apkp777 10-05-2009 07:41 PM

I am sure that for 50 million dollars they chose the best option for the canopy.

Vlad 10-05-2009 07:58 PM

The argument is not valid if there is a need to make a big cut:D




pierre smith 10-06-2009 05:36 AM

Yeah, and it can also blow..
 
...if the driver needs to eject. We don't have that option.

Regards,


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