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Retric
1825 days ago
Yea, start throwing around enough thrust and you can fly just about anything. The F-15 got to the point where one wing was optional:
https://theaviationist.com/2014/09/15/f-15-lands-with-one-wi...
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slipframe
1824 days ago
There is more to that F-15 incident than just incredible thrust; the F-15's wide fuselage provides significant body lift.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifting_body#Body_lift
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Retric
1824 days ago
They can also fly sideways. Body lift is why it can land, thrust is why it could fly.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifting_body#Body_lift