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[capediver]

THIS is how my next garage is going to look!!!!...Shimano Singapore

 

 

[Readsalot]

So, this is the new Miss Universe.

 

[Fruity]

 

[Robbie Stewart]

Love them all, but "there can only be one".....A-10 Thunderbolt, purpose built, slow, indestructible and that GUN.

 

If memory serves, I am certain that according to all the hype around the Warthog at the time was that this flying tank was designed around that General Electric GAU-8 Avenger tank-killer cannon. It is an aeronautical marvel of engineering.

[Lurch the stalker]

If memory serves, I am certain that according to all the hype around the Warthog at the time was that this flying tank was designed around that General Electric GAU-8 Avenger tank-killer cannon. It is an aeronautical marvel of engineering.

You are correct

[Hairy]

IN NUMBERS

40%

The percentage of buildings in Manhattan that could not be built today due to construction restrictions.

[stefmeister]

If memory serves, I am certain that according to all the hype around the Warthog at the time was that this flying tank was designed around that General Electric GAU-8 Avenger tank-killer cannon. It is an aeronautical marvel of engineering.

 

Indeed and quite interesting - sommer copied from wiki for interest sake;

 

Recoil[edit]

Because the gun's recoil forces could push the entire plane off target during firing, the weapon itself is mounted laterally off-center, slightly to the port side of the fuselage centerline, with the actively "firing" barrel in the nine o'clock position (when viewed from the front of the aircraft), so that the firing barrel lies directly on the aircraft's centerline. The firing barrel also lies just below the aircraft's center of gravity, being bore-sighted along a line 2 degrees below the aircraft's line of flight. This arrangement accurately centers the recoil forces, preventing changes in aircraft pitch or yaw when fired. This configuration also leaves space for the front landing gear, which is mounted slightly off-center on the starboard side of the nose.^[19]

The GAU-8/A utilizes recoil adapters. They are the interface between the gun housing and the gun mount. By absorbing (in compression) the recoil forces, they spread the time of the recoil impulse and counter recoil energy transmitted to the supporting structure when the gun is fired.

The A-10 engines were initially susceptible to flameout when subjected to gases generated in the firing of the gun. When the GAU-8 is being fired, the smoke from the gun can make the engines stop, and this did occur during initial flight testing.^[2] Gun exhaust is essentially oxygen-free, and is certainly capable of causing flameouts of gas turbines. The A-10 engines now have a self-sustaining combustion section. When the gun is fired the igniters come on to reduce the possibility of a flameout.^[20]

The average recoil force of the GAU-8/A is 10,000 pounds-force (45 kN),^[3][21] which is slightly more than the output of each of the A-10's two TF34 engines of 9,065 lbf (40.3 kN).^[22]While this recoil force is significant, in practice a cannon fire burst slows the aircraft only a few miles per hour in level flight.^[20]

 

The average recoil force of the GAU-8/A is 10,000 pounds-force (45 kN),^[3][21] which is slightly more than the output of each of the A-10's two TF34 engines of 9,065 lbf (40.3 kN).^[22]While this recoil force is significant, in practice a cannon fire burst slows the aircraft only a few miles per hour in level flight.^[20]

Edited November 27, 2017 by stefmeister

[DJR]

Indeed and quite interesting - sommer copied from wiki for interest sake;

Holy moly, that sure puts it in perspective.....the guns recoil is roughly average to the thrust of one of the jet engines.  Cool

[Long Wheel Base]

Do you know where the Harvards are kept? There are two that train regularly overhead at my plot. I am northwest of Pta.

 

It is a sight to be seen when they are doing their moves.

 

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Swartkops 

The two SAA branded harvards are kert here at technical, OR Tambo in the apprentice training hanger. It won't be these 2 as they don't fly regularly. Also their paint job is unique. What colour are the 2 you see?

[Odinson]

So, this is the new Miss Universe.

 

 

How are beauty pageants still a thing?

[Readsalot]

How are beauty pageants still a thing?

And how do we keep on winning Miss Universe each year? It's like the other galaxies aren't even trying.

 

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[Eldron]

And how do we keep on winning Miss Universe each year? It's like the other galaxies aren't even trying.

 

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Hubba hubba!

[Hairy]

And how do we keep on winning Miss Universe each year? It's like the other galaxies aren't even trying.

 

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same as any "world series" held in 'Merica ......

[GrahamS2]

How are beauty pageants still a thing?

Look at that picture. Look at it!

 

Now go wash your mouth out with soap.

[Fruity]

So, this is the new Miss Universe.

 

[MTBeer]

Did Miss Venezuela not enter this year? decided to give someone else a chance for a change.