Recent content by DarthTerror

Uhh that's a specifically modified F-16 to function as a drone. It's called a QF-16 and the US does the same with other jets, like the F4 Phantom. Ofc that requires modification of avionics and addition of sub systems in the cockpit. It's not like every F-16 can do this. Your argument is...

The thing I found the most interesting in the article is that apparently Pakistan was offered the A-10 warthog. We needed the F 16 but it would be a sight to behold seeing a hog flying in green colors.

What do you mean American logic? Last time I checked physics wasn't the possession of a particular country. He is right. Carrying ordnance externally will negate stealth. But that's not the point. The "beast mode" is used when stealth isnt required. Instead the jet carries a large amount of...

I think you're dragging this conversation somewhere else. I was taught to question everything and never take anything by its face value. If that story is true then he has my respects. No one is raising any fingers on the bravery and devotion of armed forces of Pakistan. Sincerely, son of a...

The cobra does not have a 35mm cannon. Surely an army officer would know that?

Changing the module should not have any effect as long as required power of the aircraft and the modules combined does not exceed the max output from the engines. Regarding thrust, in theory thrust should decrease as more power is drawn from the generator but in practice the change is miniscule...

I'm assuming you mean during flight? You can't afaik. Twin engines might produce twice the maximum rated electrical power but that's for redundancy purposes. Each of super hornets engine produces a little north of 75kW, which is enough for the aircraft's requirements. External modules (targeting...

Not who you asked but generally, on aircrafts, electrical power is produced by a constant speed drive gearbox coupled to an electrical generator which uses the torque from jet turbine.

I'm a huge aviation enthusiast especially military aviation. I found Defence.pk some years back while searching up something about PAF jets. Been lurking here ever since. Finally decided to make an account as I think I can add to discussions about military aviation here. Currently an engineering...