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stress testing....
For a Layman like myself :
(i) What significance does that have ?
(ii) Is that because of F-16's better T/W ratio ?
(iii) Is that a weakness & its ensuing threat, we're looking into to cover ?
The superior T:W ratio also comes in handy in all maneuvers, not just climbing ones. Recall that the rate of change of velocity is acceleration, and thrust throughout a accelerative maneuver can improve its sustainability.
Thrust to weight is not a good indicator of energy loss during turning fights. (Thrust : drag) to weight is a better indicator.
So is the JF-17 more draggy as compared to the F-16?.. and hence will that ratio effect it's performance is what matters.
Great point Sir. Weight and drag are force vectors of a particular direction, as is thrust. Thrust helps maintain changes in velocity, otherwise known as acceleration. I do not know of any detailed comparison of drag changes between the JF-17 and F-16 during maneuvers, but looking at flights displays it is evident that the F-16 can use its superior thrust to counter weight as well as drag to its advantage. I would suggest that while the JF-17 does come close in instantaneous turn rates, sustained rates would favor the F-16.
Having said that, such comparisons of such parameters are not the end of the discussion. The JF-17 does what it does admirably well, at an unbeatable price point.
Unfortunately, this is the bane and boon of the aircraft.
Because the price has to be kept down; A lot of improvements or additions cannot be made to the airframe as that drives up costs.
The T/W ratio is also a little misnomer, The T/W ratio is usually calculated on the basis of an engines testbed thrust.. i.e thrust on the ground.. where the engine as all the air it needs.
Inside an aircraft, due to the intakes and other parameters.. engines do not actually develop as much thrust as they advertise.
the chick on the left is better looking (sorry coudlnt resist )
(which are still largely sheet metal and not that strong.. a honeycomb structure would have been better..but more expensive)
Well that's interesting...could you specify a bit more that till where the sheet metal runs to...and where the honeycomb starts.
Folks,...quad+ dual redundant FCS (blk -15s have single analog fly by wire FCS),...