02-03-2010, 05:57 AM
[quote name='Arun_S' date='03 February 2010 - 12:09 AM' timestamp='1265135481' post='103858']
I doubt that they will leave the prime real-estimate volume between the engines, unused. That is where one would install rack full of internal weapons.
It is right where the aircraft's CG is, and that space is must suited for conformal volume expansion. The only issue is if that expanded cross section will kill the design on account of pressure drag coefficeint (area rule) for high supersonic cruise.
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Indeed most of the internal weapons will be carried between the engines , how does one minimise the pressure drag co-efficient in this case ?
They have mentioned ability to carry some internal weapons side ways ( 2 small AAM ) near the wings but thats highly doubtful L-band
What is your opinion on the structural shape of PAK-FA , are they capable of all aspect stealth which takes care of most band i.e. L,S,X and VHF ?
I doubt that they will leave the prime real-estimate volume between the engines, unused. That is where one would install rack full of internal weapons.
It is right where the aircraft's CG is, and that space is must suited for conformal volume expansion. The only issue is if that expanded cross section will kill the design on account of pressure drag coefficeint (area rule) for high supersonic cruise.
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Indeed most of the internal weapons will be carried between the engines , how does one minimise the pressure drag co-efficient in this case ?
They have mentioned ability to carry some internal weapons side ways ( 2 small AAM ) near the wings but thats highly doubtful L-band
Quote:stealth is better handed by structural shape and interface design.
What is your opinion on the structural shape of PAK-FA , are they capable of all aspect stealth which takes care of most band i.e. L,S,X and VHF ?