Re: New Generation Fighter
Its better for supersonic flight. Basically lower supersonic drag and higher supersonic maneuverability.
The Gripen
Where did you get that from? I thought canards were good for supersonic performance (well not bad certainly...
Can anyone else with more knowledge comment please?
Its better for supersonic flight. Basically lower supersonic drag and higher supersonic maneuverability.
The Gripen
In the end an unstable canard layout was adopted, as it would give the greatest benefits to performance, as it gives a high onset of pitch rate and low drag enabling the aircraft to be faster, have longer range and carry a larger useful payload.
Other advantages with a canard is more lift during take off and landing, 10% better supersonic turning performance and lower supersonic drag. Also envisioned was the possibility to point the nose off the direction of travel. The canard can also be used as an air brake after landing.
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