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That is usually referring to F-4 Phantom. F-15 is using something called a lifting body design in which fuselage itself produces lift. That's what save this on
by jskrablin 4y ago
That is usually referring to F-4 Phantom.
F-15 is using something called a lifting body design in which fuselage itself produces lift. That's what save this one. See https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifting_body https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifting_body
- jlkuester7 4y ago+1 to this. The aerodynamic lift from the F-15 wings/body also increases its maneuverability as well since the pilot will roll the plane into the turn.
- GekkePrutser 4y agoIsn't rolling into a turn what every plane does? I was told the rudder is more for support to reach proper turn coordination. Some airliners don't even use rudder during cruise to avoid upsetting passengers in the rear.