Originally posted by 38:
At an air combat load ( @ 2 PL-12, 2 PL-8, ) and typical combat
height, based on the various video released and other sources, the
J-10 also has such estimations:
AoA limitation under FBW control: 28 degree
Corner speed: [b]165 m/s = 594 kms/hr
(165 * 165)/ 90 = 302.5
Minimum turn radius : 302.5 meters
(302.5 * 2 * 3.1416) / 165 = 11.52
Seconds
Max. Instantaneous turn rate of J-10 :
360 degree/11.52 s = 31.2
degree/second
Instantaneous turn rate is very important for any fighter engaging
dog fighting.[/b]
Woah, I'm not a genius in mathematics, maybe u'd like to explain
why you multiplied some numbers and not for others.
As far as I know, minimum turn radius generally does not imply the
aircraft is at its best turning rate. Generally, to achieve a
minimal turn radius, the aircraft would be below its best turn
rate.
Its very true that instantaneous turn rate is very important in
dogfights. However, sustained turn rate allows the aircraft to
maintain energy while manuevering to a favorable position to
attack. So the question is, does it bleed too much airspeed in
sustained turns? And if it does, does it have the power and
necessary aerodynamics recover from the bleed.
On a side note, from what i understand, the G-limiter on the F-16
is set to 9gs as well. Without limitations, the pilot cannot
tahan.