Norwegian pilot morten "Dolby" han, the first norwegian who flew on the f-35a, provided the analysis on the basis of its experience in piloting this aircraft in the scenario of a melee. Despite the fact that in the report on 2015 "F-35a high angle of attack operational maneuvers" has been criticized lack of controllability and maneuverability of the f-35a compared to the f-16, han convinced that all reports insist on the slowness of the f-35a in a maneuvering fight and his overall worthlessness, often politically motivated and do not reflect reality. In addition, according to morten, the majority of pilots transferring to the f-35a its experience of piloting the cars of the 4th generation, limit yourself where there is no need to do that, and don't realize the full potential of the new aircraft to non-standard maneuvering. Han believes that, sitting in the cockpit of the f-35a, it is necessary to rethink the whole concept of piloting. In the defensive role of the pilot of the f-35a can lock on to targets, at the same time slowing the move, writes han. This aircraft is able to slow down faster than a car during emergency braking. This is consistent with the dynamics of change of speed in maneuver "Cobra", but without the need for the withdrawal of the longitudinal axis of the plane of motion vectors.
Also the f-35a is much more responsive to pedal directional control than the f-16, even at maximum angles of attack. "It gives me an alternative way to turn the gun attack on the enemy," explains han. Control pedals of directional control gives you impressive speed and precision turning even at low speeds, the plane literally "Drifting" in the air. In a defensive situation it all together with braking and guidance systems to quickly neutralize the situation, to miss hanging on the tail of the opponent forward with anticipation of its trajectory gun fire. Hence have had some critical comments about piloting f-35a: we are talking about vibration at high overloads and supercritical angles of attack. This often prevents the pilots of the f-35 to read the information displayed on the main display.
However, this disadvantage is fully offset by the use of a helmet with integrated display of flight information and guidance. Also han confirms that the head restraint makes it difficult for visual observation of the rear hemisphere of the aircraft. Morten wrote that the cockpit of the f-35a has limited visibility compared to the f-16. "The view from the cockpit of the f-16 was good, better than any other fighter i've ever flown. I could turn around and see my own tail," explains han. But in the f-35a to see who is on your tail, is possible only instrumental, with a "Transparent cockpit". Han stressed that, as it is able to maintain eye contact with his opponent during aggressive maneuvering, the visual limit of the cabin is not "A significant problem with the f-35a". "I came to the conclusion that this plane allows me to be much more proactive and aggressive in an offensive role than i could afford on the f-16", — tells han.
The plane forgive the rough (in the sense of piloting 4th generation) violations, you can concentrate on keeping the fight at 100% without being distracted by the rules of piloting. The plane makes it for you. Internal weapons bays allow you to realize the full potential on acceptable overloads and angles of attack, discarding all constraints on external pendants. Thrust-more units in combat download air combat (50% fuel and missiles bb) and the complete controllability at extreme angles of attack provide excellent vertical maneuvering and acceleration parameters. The set of capabilities of the f-35a makes it an extremely dangerous opponent in a gun duel for almost any plane. This is despite the fact that his system of awareness and control over the battlefield together with advanced missiles melee reduce the chance of such a scenario to a minimum.
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