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07-31-2013, 01:53 PM
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AWESOME!
Thanks for the post, I enjoyed the short clip. I noticed the old F model had those tiny engines under the wings which aren't present in the photo you posted, very cool that the bomber got a chance to evolve 50 years after retirement.
Thanks for the post, I enjoyed the short clip. I noticed the old F model had those tiny engines under the wings which aren't present in the photo you posted, very cool that the bomber got a chance to evolve 50 years after retirement.
07-31-2013, 02:58 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeF16
AWESOME!
Thanks for the post, I enjoyed the short clip. I noticed the old F model had those tiny engines under the wings which aren't present in the photo you posted, very cool that the bomber got a chance to evolve 50 years after retirement.
Thanks for the post, I enjoyed the short clip. I noticed the old F model had those tiny engines under the wings which aren't present in the photo you posted, very cool that the bomber got a chance to evolve 50 years after retirement.
"max range" missions. They were air started at about 35,000 ft when used.
07-31-2013, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by UAL T38 Phlyer
FTroop:
If they aren't using TF-33s, then what are they using?
If they aren't using TF-33s, then what are they using?
The TF-33s we flew had a modified fuel control that lowered the engines thrust
to 16,000 lbs. On a C-141 the P-7 engine had 21,000 lbs. of thrust. With the TF-33s J-60s running at full throttle (Max EGT) we did not have a shortage of power; we ran out of up elevator. We were also deep enough into the "Coffin corner" that going higher was a place we didn't want to go.
07-31-2013, 07:15 PM
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Originally Posted by Zoot Suit
Great stuff Ftroop.
It seems like you have had one hell of an aviation career. Must have been a blast!!!
It seems like you have had one hell of an aviation career. Must have been a blast!!!
08-01-2013, 04:54 AM
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They never let us join the Blackbird association. The "F" would have been just as ugly as the U-2.
The USSR never painted their "Usiki 2Ski" black. Would have looked great taxing on snow.
The USSR never painted their "Usiki 2Ski" black. Would have looked great taxing on snow.
08-02-2013, 05:33 AM
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In the originally posted photo the ground crew member is standing in the way. Here's a better picture of the camera (different tail number) that takes pictures of clouds during weather research. It's capabilities are show in the picture it took of booster separation during shuttle days. Guess the distance ?
In the old days (different camera ) we would use up our film over the nearest nudist colony.
In the old days (different camera ) we would use up our film over the nearest nudist colony.
08-02-2013, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by Ftrooppilot
In the originally posted photo the ground crew member is standing in the way. Here's a better picture of the camera (different tail number) that takes pictures of clouds during weather research. It's capabilities are show in the picture it took of booster separation during shuttle days. Guess the distance ?
In the old days (different camera ) we would use up our film over the nearest nudist colony.
In the old days (different camera ) we would use up our film over the nearest nudist colony.
See, I knew you had a hell of a career!!!! Thanks for letting the rest of us sleep well at night in our beds. Nothing but respect for you and those you served with.
08-03-2013, 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by Zoot Suit
Nothing but respect for you and those you served with.
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