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August 16, 2004
Stealth
The U.S. Navy has declassified the existence of a "previously unknown stealth aircraft." My first impression? Hey, it's the X-302! It is important to check out all four photos for the full effect.
Posted by Ghost of a flea at August 16, 2004 08:25 AM
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The forward folding canard main wing config had me confused for a bit. I was looking at the folded forwards position wondering where the hell the lift came from and and how those large leading edge slats were going to not rip away in the frontal air stream.
However for it to be a proper X-302 however it needs a second seat for the much required main character.
Posted by: Ryan Gill at August 16, 2004 11:44 AM
Mmm that pilot looks yummy. And she's helping fend off bad guys: doubly yummy. :)
Posted by: Kelvin at August 16, 2004 04:30 PM
Was anyone that piloted the X-302 this gorgeous? I had to ask.
Posted by: Kelvin at August 16, 2004 04:38 PM
It looks a lot like a variable-geometry version of the Northrop/McDonnell Douglas YF-23A Black Widow II.
Posted by: Chris Taylor at August 17, 2004 08:24 AM
How about Clint Eastwood's "Firefox"?
Cheers
JMH
Posted by: J.M heinrichs at August 17, 2004 02:04 PM