Bob;
The pointy shape of the F-117, etc., has to do with keeping its radar
cross-section (RCS) small; this makes it appear as a small, weak target if
it is even detected at all. It isn't for aerodynamic reasons. Now, the SR-71
is a different story.
Regards, Neil Tucson, AZ
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Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 6:15 PM
To: saltracer@awwwsome.com; mdsiewer@ucalgary.ca
Cc: land-speed@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: Teardrop red herring?
In a message dated 1/15/03 12:07:56 PM Eastern Standard Time,
saltracer@awwwsome.com writes:
> I had heard that the best design is a diamond
> and second best was a half diamond (a wedge) with the pointy thing
> forward. However some of us have to go with the shape we are present
> with within the rules. I like to think of my '34 as a half diamond
> (wedge). Maybe it is just a 'diamond in the rough".
>
> Tom, Redding CA - #216 D/CC
>
Makes sense to me, our stealth fighters are pointy diamond shaped. Bob in
connecticut
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