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I can't find the plane/article but I remember reading about a military jet that is practically always in an unstable flight pattern and computers constantly adj
by mrep 9y ago
I can't find the plane/article but I remember reading about a military jet that is practically always in an unstable flight pattern and computers constantly adjust it to make it so the pilots can fly it normally.
- merijnv 9y agoThe would be the F16 if memory serves me well.
- dvtv75 9y agoI recall reading that about the F-117, many years ago. Can't remember the source, either, and I've no idea if it's accurate.
- hliyan 9y agoI recall the main computer of the F-22 core dumping when it crossed the international dateline. And an earlier version of the F-16 flight control computer flipping the plane upside down when it crossed the equator in a simulation...
- marcosdumay 9y agoI think that description fits anything from the B2 bomber or newer made by the US. Stealth implies on some heavy trade-offs.
- FrojoS 9y agoBeing inherently unstable allows it to be more maneuverable.
- GhostVII 9y agoI'm pretty sure almost all fighter jets are like that - the more unstable it is the more responsive it is when turning, since responsiveness and stability are kind of opposites when it comes to aerodynamics.