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287lbs and THREE engines. That's a bit of a engineering feat for a non-engineer. I also agree with cheapracer about this: "The guy is...

Thanks for pointing out those inner rising aero devices, I had not seen them before. They have named them "Vortex Flaps" in the diagram...

Here are two screenshots of the X-32 vortex flaps. I've never seen decent photos of them. If anyone knows any, I'm all ears. Rob

The call is DARPA-RA-21-03 Topic #24.

Hi All, Found this call for proposal to look at how design methods might change as a result of using beamed power. Text of announcement...

Sorry Rob, I was actually trying to refer to the leading edge root extensions on the f-18 when I said LE vortex generators. sorry for...

Wow. That wing has a lot going on. I see the apex flaps, leading edge flaps, as well as the flaperons in back. so, trying to distill my...

Dear SamP, Your suggestion is similar to the landing gear on Ver Hees Deltas and close to Dyke Delta. Ver Hees Deltas have large main...

Cool video. Apparently the nickname of the plane was ‘Monica’, on the account of the large intake… im not sure I understand how the LE...

http://wainfan.com/fmfaq.htm Q8: Do you get flow separation over the facets? A8: The flow over the facets stays attached. We have...

Thanks for the references. Those are pretty cool planes as well!

While watching Barnaby's videos (system design), he mentioned one of the drawbacks is that the FMX is difficult to get into. The...