[MarineBrat]

From the standpoint of aeronautical engineering, if you look at the extremely uniform pattern of vapor (low pressure area) being produced by those wings & body it tells volumes about the efficiency of the F22’s aerodynamics. Compare it to the F14/15/16/18 and you can see a marked difference.

This is the first photo I’ve seen of the F22 that shows just how efficient it must be at producing lift. Amazing!

[af_vet_rr]

From the standpoint of aeronautical engineering, if you look at the extremely uniform pattern of vapor (low pressure area) being produced by those wings & body it tells volumes about the efficiency of the F22’s aerodynamics. Compare it to the F14/15/16/18 and you can see a marked difference.

Keep in mind that when the F-14 and F-15 were coming online, and then the F-16 and F-18, you are looking at designs from 30-35 years (and one could argue almost 40). Your cell phone may have more processing power than some of the computers they were working with back then. The technology that aircraft designers have these days is stunning, compared to that era.

[Eagle of Liberty]

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