I reread my post and I should be a little clearer.
It's not so much that the struts have been moved - they have been removed. The canopy actually attaches via two flanges, more like door hinges. The actual mechanism is hidden from view. It could be springs or struts that provide the lift, I don't know.
There is also a quick release in the prototype that disconnects the canopy from the airframe if you need to bail out!
I'm not so sure a simple aftermarket mod would replicate it. Sorry again that I don't have a photo.
At the 2:21 point in the video posted above, you can just see the tops of the two hinge brackets attaching the canopy to the airframe.
Last edited by n982sx : 11-03-2014 at 04:51 PM.
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