c/noncredibledefense · by PugJesus@piefed.social · 337dVariable-sweep supremacy 71 points · 19 comments · view on lemmy.world
19 Comments
Beacon@fedia.io · 15 pts · 337d
If we're talking about bringing back different wing styles then i vote for forward swept wings
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ff/42/5b/ff425ba7361ccab8d75d303b5e2db0a6.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward-swept_wing#/media/File:X-29_in_Banked_Flight.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward-swept_wing
Samskara@sh.itjust.works · 15 pts · 337d
We need variable swept wings that can sweep forward.
peoplebeproblems@midwest.social · 9 pts · 337d
Wait wait wait wait.
Let's take inspiration from the F-14 AND The Osprey.
Rotating variable swept wings!
Jumuta@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 337d
god berkut and mig1.44 are so much cooler than su57
PugJesus@piefed.social · 3 pts · 337d
A variable-sweep wing is one that can change configuration in-flight
Beacon@fedia.io · 7 pts · 337d
I know, but I'm not aware of any that can go forward
mysticpickle@lemmy.ca · 8 pts · 337d
The only reason we like variable sweep wings is because it reminds us of this:
lemmyng@piefed.ca · 5 pts · 337d
Second reason:
mysticpickle@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 337d
Third reason:
PugJesus@piefed.social · 3 pts · 337d
HOLY SHIT IS THAT A MOTHER-FUCKING STAR CONTROL 2 REFERENCE!?!?
mysticpickle@lemmy.ca · 3 pts · 337d
You might already know this but juuust in case you didn't, they're making a sequel. Not Star Control: Origins. Not bloody Star Control 3 but an honest to God sequel by the original creators of 1 & 2.
https://freestarsgame.com/
Beacon@fedia.io · 3 pts · 337d
Fourth reason:
https://s.ecrater.com/stores/71936/526c82dedc2ed_71936b.jpg
7isanoddnumber@sh.itjust.works · 2 pts · 329d
STAR CONTROL MENTIONED RAAAAAAH
mysticpickle@lemmy.ca · 2 pts · 328d
** Jumping Peppers! **
osaerisxero@kbin.melroy.org · 5 pts · 337d
VF-1, my beloved
PugJesus@piefed.social · 4 pts · 337d
Red Leader, standing by
KiwiTB@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 337d
As with all aircraft questions, the answer is YF-23.
ikidd@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 337d
I swear, half the memes I see haven't been proofread.
Trex202@lemmy.world · 3 pts · 337d
Look at all those painted on abs