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Subject: Re: [OM] [OT] OMs in Action CF104
From: Chris Barker <imagopus@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx>
Date: Sun, 1 Jul 2001 07:07:04 +0100
No, it is a different design from the Mig21 Marcin. The latter has no reheat and a lower thrust to weight ratio. the Mig21 also has a much lower wing loading with a Delta planform. Although their role was similar (air defence) the Russian aircraft was not as fast as the Starfighter, but turned better while the speed lasted (turning produces more drag with a delta shape). The Starfighter had a turning circle the size of Texas... as the saying goes ;-).

Chris

Hi!
First the wings are trapezium shaped not triangular (triangular is coled delta as the Mirage or Blackbird have). This fighter was a typical construction of 50's it was very fast, it was suposed to carry air to air missiles, so as the famous Russian "Pencil" (Mig 21). In Europe it was called "flying coffin" because of its glide characteristics. There was many accidents in Germany with this plane. If you want to see this plane flying, thera are still used by Italian air force.
Regards
Marcin

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