Re: JF-17: New Pics
well maybe I generalized bit, and the thrust is only one of the factors of the manouvarability of modern jets. The mentioned F-15 and f-16 are almoust par in manouvrability compared to aerodynamically more sophisticated MiG-29s and Su-27 due their considerable trhust to weigth ratio. But manouvrability is only one factor of modern jet performance, and not the most essential one. the operational flexibility migth take that position and in there, the thrust determs what size of plane is under consideration and therefore leading into what can be carried and to how far...
I dont believe you. Thrust is important until it reaches a certain level. Aircraft with larger wing areas or surface body areas do not need a great amount of thrust to achieve manuverability. A f-15 has greater thrust than the f-16, and TWO engines. does that mean a f-15 is more manuverable? NO. In A2A combat, weight and aircraft design are mroe important. As long as the engine can provide a good amount of thrust, than a few Kg of thrust does nto make a difference.
well maybe I generalized bit, and the thrust is only one of the factors of the manouvarability of modern jets. The mentioned F-15 and f-16 are almoust par in manouvrability compared to aerodynamically more sophisticated MiG-29s and Su-27 due their considerable trhust to weigth ratio. But manouvrability is only one factor of modern jet performance, and not the most essential one. the operational flexibility migth take that position and in there, the thrust determs what size of plane is under consideration and therefore leading into what can be carried and to how far...