02-03-2010, 12:01 AM
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.
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.