I'd never seen footage of an actual Starfighter launch.
Here's some.
Here's a longer version in Deutsch.
Zero length launching. ZELL.
Re: Zero length launching. ZELL.
There were definitely a few heart-stopping moments before aileron control appeared.
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Re: Zero length launching. ZELL.
Aye, it seemed to go quite a bit left wing down in that head on shot. On the other hand, it seemed to get up to speed remarkably quickly.
I've hunted for footage of this before, so either this has recently been released, or...
I've hunted for footage of this before, so either this has recently been released, or...
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Re: Zero length launching. ZELL.
Though you remain
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
Re: Zero length launching. ZELL.
You would only need a few seconds of burn to get enough IAS for aileron control, but they would be long seconds..........
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Re: Zero length launching. ZELL.
In the black and white shot of the Starfighter above, taken in the USA, I wonder if that smoke is purple - potassium permanganate and high-test peroxide...
Possibly Nitrocellulose....
Truly Smoke On The Water or the desert or whatever
Forgive me Lord... I was so tempted to post a music video...
Possibly Nitrocellulose....
Truly Smoke On The Water or the desert or whatever
Forgive me Lord... I was so tempted to post a music video...
Though you remain
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
Convinced
"To be alive
You must have somewhere
To go
Your destination remains
Elusive."
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Re: Zero length launching. ZELL.
What payload/fuel* load were they carrying?
*By fuel I mean Avtur.
*By fuel I mean Avtur.
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