BaA43A3aHY
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Posting about MiG-23, MiG-21, B-58 & others.
Aerodynamics, Structures,
Engines & Flight Performance.
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Aerodynamics, Structures,
Engines & Flight Performance.
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The duality of № 190.
Romanian Air Force MiG-23MF.
Romanian Air Force MiG-23MF.
December 13, 2024 at 9:01 AM
The duality of № 190.
Romanian Air Force MiG-23MF.
Romanian Air Force MiG-23MF.
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Gloria Tipton stands on a platform touching the image of "Reddy Kilowatt" emblazoned on surface of Convair airplane B-58 №25.
November 24, 2025 at 9:29 AM
Gloria Tipton stands on a platform touching the image of "Reddy Kilowatt" emblazoned on surface of Convair airplane B-58 №25.
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While in service with the USAF Strategic Air Command's 43rd Little Rock & 305th Bunker Hill Bomber Wings, the B-58A's four primary roles were:
October 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
While in service with the USAF Strategic Air Command's 43rd Little Rock & 305th Bunker Hill Bomber Wings, the B-58A's four primary roles were:
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1 •• To scare cows.
October 31, 2025 at 2:54 PM
1 •• To scare cows.
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Convair B-58 Нustlеr🧵
Continued
Continued
October 31, 2025 at 2:52 PM
Convair B-58 Нustlеr🧵
Continued
Continued
BiG-21 GigaFishbed.
November 23, 2025 at 9:55 PM
BiG-21 GigaFishbed.
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This 1961 Cornell paper found the B-58 to be on the same level with the F-104, in terms of gust sensitivity.
October 31, 2025 at 7:42 PM
This 1961 Cornell paper found the B-58 to be on the same level with the F-104, in terms of gust sensitivity.
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The heavy wing loading, combined with the low lift curve slope, was bound to give a benign gust response at low level.
October 31, 2025 at 7:38 PM
The heavy wing loading, combined with the low lift curve slope, was bound to give a benign gust response at low level.
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B-52H, first delivered 9 May 1961.
Empty: 170,181 lb (77.19 tons)
Max TO: 488,000 lb (221.36 tons)
Max/Empty=2.867
Empty: 170,181 lb (77.19 tons)
Max TO: 488,000 lb (221.36 tons)
Max/Empty=2.867
October 31, 2025 at 6:29 PM
B-52H, first delivered 9 May 1961.
Empty: 170,181 lb (77.19 tons)
Max TO: 488,000 lb (221.36 tons)
Max/Empty=2.867
Empty: 170,181 lb (77.19 tons)
Max TO: 488,000 lb (221.36 tons)
Max/Empty=2.867
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If you didn't do that, then the Нustlеr could learn...new tricks.
October 31, 2025 at 6:05 PM
If you didn't do that, then the Нustlеr could learn...new tricks.
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When not equipped with a ventral pod, the B-58 had to be balanced on the ground with a 6,160 lb weight attached to the forward pod latch, which you can see in this picture as the white block hanging just aft of the nose gear doors.
October 31, 2025 at 6:02 PM
When not equipped with a ventral pod, the B-58 had to be balanced on the ground with a 6,160 lb weight attached to the forward pod latch, which you can see in this picture as the white block hanging just aft of the nose gear doors.
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An empty B-58A (aircraft № 16-116), according to the 28 March 1969 flight manual, weighs ≈ 58,000 lb, essentially the same as the 57,916 lb given in Jay Miller's book.
Max take-off weight: 163,000 lb (limited by landing gear).
Max inflight weight: 176,890 lb (after aerial refueling).
Max take-off weight: 163,000 lb (limited by landing gear).
Max inflight weight: 176,890 lb (after aerial refueling).
October 31, 2025 at 5:43 PM
An empty B-58A (aircraft № 16-116), according to the 28 March 1969 flight manual, weighs ≈ 58,000 lb, essentially the same as the 57,916 lb given in Jay Miller's book.
Max take-off weight: 163,000 lb (limited by landing gear).
Max inflight weight: 176,890 lb (after aerial refueling).
Max take-off weight: 163,000 lb (limited by landing gear).
Max inflight weight: 176,890 lb (after aerial refueling).
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Now let's look at a some specifications.
Empty weight varies depending on the source & time. An empty B-58A (aircraft № 31-38) according to the 27 November, 1959 flight manual, weighs ≈ 52,500 lb.
Empty weight varies depending on the source & time. An empty B-58A (aircraft № 31-38) according to the 27 November, 1959 flight manual, weighs ≈ 52,500 lb.
October 31, 2025 at 5:23 PM
Now let's look at a some specifications.
Empty weight varies depending on the source & time. An empty B-58A (aircraft № 31-38) according to the 27 November, 1959 flight manual, weighs ≈ 52,500 lb.
Empty weight varies depending on the source & time. An empty B-58A (aircraft № 31-38) according to the 27 November, 1959 flight manual, weighs ≈ 52,500 lb.
Polish MiG-23MF (изд. 23-11МФ Вариант А) armed with R-23R and R-60.
November 22, 2025 at 7:59 PM
Polish MiG-23MF (изд. 23-11МФ Вариант А) armed with R-23R and R-60.
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The F-104 is the only thing that comes close
November 22, 2025 at 10:31 AM
The F-104 is the only thing that comes close
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I genuinely think the MiG-21 is the best looking fighter aircraft. Pure "fangs out" aesthetics
Two Romanian Air Force MiG-21 LanceR aircraft, from Borcea 86th Air Base, armed with R-73E missiles (2013).
November 22, 2025 at 10:28 AM
I genuinely think the MiG-21 is the best looking fighter aircraft. Pure "fangs out" aesthetics
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Helmet mounted sights system upgrade for the MiG-23MLD with R-73.
January 30, 2025 at 7:04 AM
Helmet mounted sights system upgrade for the MiG-23MLD with R-73.
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MiG-23ML demo team aerobatics.
January 29, 2025 at 8:36 PM
MiG-23ML demo team aerobatics.
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MiG-23s undergoing maintenance at Odesaviaremservice.
January 30, 2025 at 7:04 AM
MiG-23s undergoing maintenance at Odesaviaremservice.
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You know how the de Havilland Comet went through a water tank cyclic fatigue pressure test?
November 22, 2025 at 7:37 AM
You know how the de Havilland Comet went through a water tank cyclic fatigue pressure test?
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John W. “Jack” Boyd, 5 March 1957, explaining the efficiencies of conical camber. He began his service at NACA, Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, Moffett Field, California, in 1947 and retired 73 years later, on the day before his 95th birthday.
November 21, 2025 at 9:48 AM
John W. “Jack” Boyd, 5 March 1957, explaining the efficiencies of conical camber. He began his service at NACA, Ames Aeronautical Laboratory, Moffett Field, California, in 1947 and retired 73 years later, on the day before his 95th birthday.