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Brace yourself for a savage display of F-18 Hornet prowess as the Swiss Air Force takes the stage at Sanicole International Airshow 2022! Against a backdrop of cloudy skies and wet conditions, the F-18 Hornet tears through the heavens, leaving trails of clouds and vortices in its wake. Prepare to be captivated by extreme loaded rolls, tight turns, post-stall spins, knife-edge passes, and a transonic flyby that will leave you breathless. This performance is as real as it gets, showcasing the raw power and skill of the Swiss pilot!
Jokes and poetry aside, I'm pretty sure you have all watched TopGun: Maverick at this point (great movie!), and although the title is obvious clickbait, you gotta give it to the swiss pilot that he pulled quite the show with the Hornet in these wet-weather conditions! :D
Those extreme loaded rolls with all the LERX vortice fluff swirling around were quite the treat... not to mention the tight turns, knife edge pass and transonic flyby! :D
And this ain't Hollywood, y'know! ^^
The F-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft. Designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing and Northrop), the F-18 was derived from the latter's YF-17 in the 1970s for use by the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
The F/A-18 has excellent aerodynamic characteristics, primarily attributed to its leading edge root extensions, that coupled with a digital fly-by-wire control system, allow the Hornet to remain controllable at high angles of attack. The trapezoidal wing has a 20-degree sweepback on the leading edge and a straight trailing edge. Canted vertical stabilizers are another distinguishing design element, one among several other such elements that enable the Hornet's excellent high angle of attack ability, including oversized horizontal stabilators, oversized trailing-edge flaps that operate as flaperons, large full-length leading-edge slats, and flight control computer programming that boosts the jet's maneuverability.
The Hornet is also notable for having been designed to reduce maintenance, and as a result, has required far less downtime than its heavier counterparts, the F-14 Tomcat and the A-6 Intruder. Its mean time between failures is three times greater than any other Navy strike aircraft, and requires half the maintenance time. Its General Electric F404 engines were also innovative in that they were designed with operability, reliability, and maintainability first. The engine, while unexceptional in rated performance, demonstrates exceptional robustness under various conditions and is resistant to stall and flameout.
The engine air inlets of the Hornet, like that of the F-16, are of a simpler "fixed" design, while those of the F-4, F-14, and F-15 have variable geometry or variable intake ramp air inlets. This is a speed-limiting factor in the Hornet design. Instead, the Hornet uses bleed-air vents on the inboard surface of the engine intake ducts to slow and reduce the amount of air reaching the engine. While not as effective as variable geometry, the bleed-air technique functions well enough to achieve near Mach 2 speeds, which is within the designed mission requirements.
SPECIFICATIONS
Crew: 1
Length: 17.1 m
Wingspan: 12.3 m
Height: 4.7 m
Wing area: 38 m2
Aspect ratio: 4
Airfoil: root: NACA 65A005 mod.; tip:NACA 65A003.5 mod.
Empty weight: 10433 kg
Gross weight: 16769 kg
MTOW: 23541 kg
Fuel capacity: 4930 kg internally
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric F404-GE-402 afterburning turbofan engines, 49 kN thrust each dry, 79 kN with afterburner
Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (1915 km/h at 12000 m)
Cruise speed: 1062 km/h
Range: 2017 km
Combat range: 741 km air-air mission
Ferry range: 3334 km
Service ceiling: 15000 m
Rate of climb: 250 m/s
Wing loading: 450 kg/m2
Thrust/weight: 0.96 (1.13 with loaded weight at 50% internal fuel)
More info here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_F/A-18_Hornet
International Sanicole Airshow official homepage:
sanicole.com/en
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Brace yourself for a savage display of F-18 Hornet prowess as the Swiss Air Force takes the stage at Sanicole International Airshow 2022! Against a backdrop of cloudy skies and wet conditions, the F-18 Hornet tears through the heavens, leaving trails of clouds and vortices in its wake. Prepare to be captivated by extreme loaded rolls, tight turns, post-stall spins, knife-edge passes, and a transonic flyby that will leave you breathless. This performance is as real as it gets, showcasing the raw power and skill of the Swiss pilot!
Jokes and poetry aside, I'm pretty sure you have all watched TopGun: Maverick at this point (great movie!), and although the title is obvious clickbait, you gotta give it to the swiss pilot that he pulled quite the show with the Hornet in these wet-weather conditions! :D
Those extreme loaded rolls with all the LERX vortice fluff swirling around were quite the treat... not to mention the tight turns, knife edge pass and transonic flyby! :D
And this ain't Hollywood, y'know! ^^
The F-18 Hornet is a twin-engine, supersonic, all-weather, carrier-capable, multirole combat jet, designed as both a fighter and attack aircraft. Designed by McDonnell Douglas (now Boeing and Northrop), the F-18 was derived from the latter's YF-17 in the 1970s for use by the United States Navy and Marine Corps.
The F/A-18 has excellent aerodynamic characteristics, primarily attributed to its leading edge root extensions, that coupled with a digital fly-by-wire control system, allow the Hornet to remain controllable at high angles of attack. The trapezoidal wing has a 20-degree sweepback on the leading edge and a straight trailing edge. Canted vertical stabilizers are another distinguishing design element, one among several other such elements that enable the Hornet's excellent high angle of attack ability, including oversized horizontal stabilators, oversized trailing-edge flaps that operate as flaperons, large full-length leading-edge slats, and flight control computer programming that boosts the jet's maneuverability.
The Hornet is also notable for having been designed to reduce maintenance, and as a result, has required far less downtime than its heavier counterparts, the F-14 Tomcat and the A-6 Intruder. Its mean time between failures is three times greater than any other Navy strike aircraft, and requires half the maintenance time. Its General Electric F404 engines were also innovative in that they were designed with operability, reliability, and maintainability first. The engine, while unexceptional in rated performance, demonstrates exceptional robustness under various conditions and is resistant to stall and flameout.
The engine air inlets of the Hornet, like that of the F-16, are of a simpler "fixed" design, while those of the F-4, F-14, and F-15 have variable geometry or variable intake ramp air inlets. This is a speed-limiting factor in the Hornet design. Instead, the Hornet uses bleed-air vents on the inboard surface of the engine intake ducts to slow and reduce the amount of air reaching the engine. While not as effective as variable geometry, the bleed-air technique functions well enough to achieve near Mach 2 speeds, which is within the designed mission requirements.
SPECIFICATIONS
Crew: 1
Length: 17.1 m
Wingspan: 12.3 m
Height: 4.7 m
Wing area: 38 m2
Aspect ratio: 4
Airfoil: root: NACA 65A005 mod.; tip:NACA 65A003.5 mod.
Empty weight: 10433 kg
Gross weight: 16769 kg
MTOW: 23541 kg
Fuel capacity: 4930 kg internally
Powerplant: 2 × General Electric F404-GE-402 afterburning turbofan engines, 49 kN thrust each dry, 79 kN with afterburner
Maximum speed: Mach 1.8 (1915 km/h at 12000 m)
Cruise speed: 1062 km/h
Range: 2017 km
Combat range: 741 km air-air mission
Ferry range: 3334 km
Service ceiling: 15000 m
Rate of climb: 250 m/s
Wing loading: 450 kg/m2
Thrust/weight: 0.96 (1.13 with loaded weight at 50% internal fuel)
More info here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/McDonnell_Douglas_F/A-18_Hornet
International Sanicole Airshow official homepage:
sanicole.com/en
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![SU-35 BENDING PHYSICS... YET AGAIN!! ✈️ MAKS 2017 [Remastered]](https://i.ytimg.com/vi/k3OLJ4W5MGc/mqdefault.jpg "SU-35 BENDING PHYSICS... YET AGAIN!! ✈️ MAKS 2017 [Remastered]
Prepare to be awe-struck as the SU-35 showcases its jaw-dropping maneuvers in yet another remastered video from MAKS 2017!! From gravity-defying aerobatics to mind-blowing stunts, witness the sheer power and agility of this formidable fighter jet!
Captured at the prestigious MAKS 2017 airshow, this remastered footage brings you up close to the action, allowing you to experience the adrenaline-pumping thrill of the SU-35 like never before. With its advanced technology and unparalleled performance, the SU-35 proves why its in a league of its own!
Sit back, relax, and immerse yourself in the world of aviation excellence as the SU-35 defies the laws of physics with its breathtaking maneuvers. Dont miss out on this extraordinary display of aerial prowess!
As usual, Юрий Ващук (Yuriy Vaschuk) is at the controls showcasing his unparalleled skill with this fighter aircraft. These videos were shot at MAKS 2017 at Gromov Flight Research Institute in Zhukovskiy, Moscow in 2017, but back then I didnt have the editing means that I do nowadays in terms of software (DaVinci Resolve) and graphics card, so I decided to revisit a number of older videos to improve the color grading and add stabilization and sharpening. Hope you appreciate it!
The Sukhoi Su-35 (Сухой Су-35; NATO reporting name: Flanker-E) is the designation for two separate, heavily-upgraded derivatives of the Su-27 air-defence fighter. They are twin-engine, single-seater, highly-maneuverable fighter aircraft, designed by the Sukhoi Design Bureau and built by the Komsomolsk-on-Amur Aircraft Production Association.
The first variant was designed during the 1980s as an upgrade of the Su-27, and was initially known as the Su-27M. This derivative made use of canards and had a multi-function radar that transformed the aircraft into a multi-role fighter jet. It was also structurally reinforced to support its heavier weight. The first prototype made its maiden flight in June 1988. The aircraft did not enter mass production at the time due to the collapse of the Soviet Union and therefore Sukhoi re-designated the aircraft later on as Su-35 to attract export orders. At the same time, the fourteen aircraft initially produced were used for tests and exhibitions; one example had thrust-vectoring engines installed, and the resultant Su-37 was used as a technology demonstrator. A sole two-seat trainer was also built in the late 1990s under the designation SU-35UB that strongly resembled the Su-30MK family.
In 2003, Sukhoi embarked on a second modernization of the Su-35 to serve as an interim aircraft awaiting the development of the Sukhoi PAK-FA (Su-57, previously T-50) program. Also known as Su-35, this derivative had a redesigned and highly modernized cockpit as well as an improved weapons-control system, it also featured thrust-vectoring engines (AL-41F1S, formerly AL-117S) in place of the omitted canards. The airbrake was gone and it used aerodynamic rudder brakes. The type made its first flight in February 2008. Although the aircraft was designed for export, the Russian Air Force in 2009 became the launch customer of the aircraft, the production version of which is the currently designated Su-35S. Chinas Peoples Liberation Army Air Force (PLAAF) is the sole foreign customer of the aircraft so far but other countries are reportedly in discussions with Russia about the possible purchase of the Su-35, among which is Indonesia, whose government is expected to sign a contract in the near future.
SU-35S GENERAL SPECIFICATIONS
Crew: 1
Length: 21.9 m
Wingspan: (with wingtip pods) 15.3 m
Height: 5.9 m
Wing area: 62 m²
Empty weight: 18,400 kg
Loaded weight (50% internal fuel): 25,300 kg
Max. takeoff weight: 34,500 kg
Fuel capacity (internal fuel tanks): 11,500 kg
Powerplant: 2 × Saturn AL-41F1S afterburning turbofans
Dry thrust: 86.3 kN each
Thrust with afterburner: 142 kN each
PERFORMANCE
Maximum speed:
At altitude: Mach 2.25 (2,400 km/h)
At sea level: Mach 1.13 (1,400 km/h)
Range:
At altitude: 3600 km
At sea level: 1580 km
Ferry range (with 2 external fuel tanks): 4,500 km
Service ceiling: 18000 m
Rate of climb: over 280 m/s
Wing loading:
With 50% fuel: 408 kg/m²
With full internal fuel: 500.8 kg/m²
Thrust/weight: 1.13 at 50% fuel (0.92 with full internal fuel)
Maximum G-load: +9G
More info about this fighter jet on:
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sukhoi_Su-35
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