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The video mentions the risk of "over G" breaking the airframe. I am wondering about the gap between the over G threshold for the pilot vs over G threshold for
by ilamont 3y ago
The video mentions the risk of "over G" breaking the airframe.
I am wondering about the gap between the over G threshold for the pilot vs over G threshold for the airframe. Assuming the X-62 (or other AI aircraft) can stay below the airframe breaking point but above the human breaking point, does that mean that the AI has a practically insurmountable advantage in most dogfight situations vs human pilots (as well as other offensive/defensive engagements)?
- sandworm101 3y agoNormally, the airframe and/or human g limits are well outside the aerodynamic limits. Pulling 10+g is just not physically possible in most combat conditions, regardless of aircraft.
- rmbyrro 3y agoIs that because of limits to air resistance vs. aircraft surface area?
- sandworm101 3y agoBecause to turn at higher g would require a larger wing to grab more air, which is heavier, which would require more wing, which is heavier. The limitation is the density of modern aircraft construction.
- nradov 3y agoNo. The ability to pull more G's is seldom the deciding factor in air combat. The most important thing is detecting the adversary aircraft first (possibly via data link) so that you can dictate the terms of the engagement. Then once the shooting starts missile quality, defensive systems, and energy state (speed + altitude) make a huge difference. Even if the AI aircraft can pull 10 G's or more for a few seconds that won't necessarily be sufficient to cause a miss.