CAN OUR F-7PGS AND MIRAGES PERFORM THIS VERTICAL PULL-UP
yes Mirage can do it beautifully so can F-7
Mirage III and Mirage V have a TWR of below Unity at Loaded Weight. This means that theoretically, sir, this should be impossible for Mirages loaded for battle. When empty, their TWR can be as high as 0.85 with full afterburners, so they can do an
almost vertical climb.
As far as I know, the only aircraft in PAF inventory with a TWR of greater than Unity (One) at Loaded weight is the F-16. Second place goes to the JF-17 with 0.95 TWR at Loaded Weight, and third place goes to F-7P. I even calculated the individual TWRs a while back based on information available online.
F-7E TWR at Loaded Weight and Full Afterburners is 0.90. Assuming the F-7PG weighs 10% more than the basic J-7, that TWR goes down.
Mirage III and Mirage V have the same approximate weight and the same engines with the same rated mechanical power output. At loaded weight and full afterburners at sea level, TWR comes out to be below that of the F-7 (I didn't calculate the exact value). Add to the that all the upgrades carried out on our Mirages, which bring a lot of extra weight to carry, and it would be surprising if they could climb vertically when loaded.
JF-17, at loaded weight and full RD-93 theoretical power output is 0.95 TWR. Therefore, the JF-17 must be able to do an
almost vertical acceleration better than anything we have except the F-16. Can't wait until March 23rd Fly-By, I guarantee we'll see a pull-up.
F-16 Block 30, loaded weight and full afterburners, TWR comes out to be 1.095. However, during Air Shows and in the pics above, the F-16 is NOT fully loaded, so its weight is NOT its loaded weight. Assuming Empty weight, TWR comes out to be 1.51 with full afterburners. Newer block F-16s require more powerful engines because of all the added weight. An F-16 without high TWR is like a formula one car with an electric engine. It's possible, but what's the point?
Are these calculations wrong?
what is that underneath the F-16 ??? sniper pod ??
I don't see it. Are you referring to the external fuel tank?
