Originally Posted by AFPirate

The SDP obviously allows us to go "lower" than our mission computer does, because in the C-17 when we can't get data against a OEI climb gradient, we are allowed to clear the requirement from our computer as long as we ensure that we meet the Jep SDP's COF (Climb Out Factor - flight path)and CFL.

But wherein is the difference between Jep SDP and Air Force climbouts? It would seem again that with the Jep SDP we are allowed to be "lower" than the AF Terps...anyone?