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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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Originally Posted by The Raptor' date='Jan 31 2005, 01:56 PM
This aircraft is capable of Mach 2.5+ and 15 Gs of lateral acceleration.
15G's. Isn't that a whole lot?
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly' date='Jan 31 2005, 05:20 PM
Mach 2 is fast enough for me... can I be reborn with good eyes
even if you're not, we can make them good. We have the technology.
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Originally Posted by Chazmo' date='Jan 31 2005, 07:15 PM
Didn't know that. I suppose if I'd stayed at USAAF...
I didn't know you were that old, Charlie.
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I don't get that, Jack. But, yeah, I'm older than the hills.
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Originally Posted by S2020' date='Jan 31 2005, 08:48 PM
15G's. Isn't that a whole lot?
Yes.

Most humans black out between 8 and 10 lateral g's. Of course the plane can keep going!
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The AF just placed its first order.
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Originally Posted by S2020' date='Jan 31 2005, 08:49 PM
even if you're not, we can make them good. We have the technology.
Military requires 20/40 uncorrected... and that includes LASIK.
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For the F22 Raptor. The Aurora is coming! Mach 8+!
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Originally Posted by Chazmo' date='Jan 31 2005, 08:51 PM
I don't get that, Jack. But, yeah, I'm older than the hills.
USAAF = United States Army Air Force - which became the USAF at the conclusion of World War 2, gaining it's own command structure separate from the Army.
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Originally Posted by WestSideBilly' date='Jan 31 2005, 05:54 PM
Military requires 20/40 uncorrected... and that includes LASIK.
yes, but what about LASEK or PRK? there is no flap so it can't be dislodged during combat.
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