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Harrier thrust vectoring in air-to-air combat?
yes sea harriers have been used in air to air combat during the falklands
war in 1982 against the argentinian mirages and were quite successful. "Boyan Brezinsky" a écrit dans le message de ... I know this has been discussed ad nauseam, but I have to ask, so please bear with me. Has the thrust vectoring capability of the Harrier been used in air-to- air combat? If yes, how? Please, no smart answers like "yes, in providing forward speed". I've seen a reference to a book that claims it has not been used due to loss of energy, which makes perfect sense. Then, I've seen a suggestion of using changing thrust to downward while at the top of a loop, thus tighting the loop. Although this seems feasible, it still somehow doesn't feel right. Could you please provide some references? Preferably on the Internet, since I don't have access to books (like the abovementioned "The Story of Air Fighting" by Air Vice Marshall J. E. Johnson). Thanks! Boyan |
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"Boyan Brezinsky" wrote in message
... I know this has been discussed ad nauseam, but I have to ask, so please bear with me. Has the thrust vectoring capability of the Harrier been used in air-to- air combat? I don't believe "viffing" has ever been used in combat although it has been used in training etc. If yes, how? Please, no smart answers like "yes, in providing forward speed". Mostly for decreasing the radius of a turn. I've seen a reference to a book that claims it has not been used due to loss of energy, which makes perfect sense. It does, but if the target is in front of you it's probably useful. Then, I've seen a suggestion of using changing thrust to downward while at the top of a loop, thus tighting the loop. I believe this, according to my references, is "viffing". I'm guessing the term is based on "vectoring in flight". Although this seems feasible, it still somehow doesn't feel right. In a dogfight it may be useful but, how common are dogfights now.............. Could you please provide some references? Preferably on the Internet, since I don't have access to books (like the abovementioned "The Story of Air Fighting" by Air Vice Marshall J. E. Johnson). Thanks! Boyan Sorry, one reference packed in a box I can't get to. -- The Raven http://www.80scartoons.co.uk/batfinkquote.mp3 ** President of the ozemail.* and uunet.* NG's ** since August 15th 2000. |
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