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The supersonic design envisioned by the OFW program offers potential benefits for missions requiring rapid deployment, long range and long endurance. In theory, an oblique flying wing could maximize its performance in every flight regime: takeoff or landing, high or low altitude, supersonic or subsonic speed.
Not at all browno. The AD-1 was actually intended to represent a scale model of a slew wing SST 'of the future', which is evident when you look at its design.
Wasnt the AD-1 based on a nazi project?
Originally posted by waynos
you could used F-22 style 2d vectoring, but turned on its side instead, then the engines wouldn't have to move.
Originally posted by waynos
I can't see how an OFW would require afterburners, supercruise should be sufficient, also, maybe the engines could be placed so that the thrust is not deflected at high power settings?
Originally posted by waynosAlso, inlets wouldn't be much of a problem I reckon as most modern intakes are designed to function at extreme AoA's
Originally posted by waynosand anyhow, solving problems like these is what designers get paid megabucks for