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.
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...if the driver needs to eject. We don't have that option.
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Tip-up canopy....
Linear Mode
