RAF useless in Afghanistan

09-24-06, 02:07 PM

All A/C, military and civilian are a compromise between stability and controllability. The British Harrier tends toward the unstable, which makes it quite agile, and a good hair ball fighter. The A-10 is a more stable A/C and tends toward controllability making it a better air-to ground platform.

Concerning a propeller A/C being a better choice for air-to ground operations, yes, very stable, however, as anyone who’s been to an air show can attest you cannot hear the jet until its right on top of you. The element of surprise has a quality all its own.

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09-24-06, 02:07 PM	#12
waste gate Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	All A/C, military and civilian are a compromise between stability and controllability. The British Harrier tends toward the unstable, which makes it quite agile, and a good hair ball fighter. The A-10 is a more stable A/C and tends toward controllability making it a better air-to ground platform. Concerning a propeller A/C being a better choice for air-to ground operations, yes, very stable, however, as anyone who’s been to an air show can attest you cannot hear the jet until its right on top of you. The element of surprise has a quality all its own.