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From: mmm@cup.portal.com
Newsgroups: sci.military
Subject: Fighter "Maneuverability" vs. "Performance" (really jet engines)
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Date: 17 Sep 89 10:04:41 GMT
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From: mmm@cup.portal.com
miket@brspyr1.brs.com (Mike Trout) says:
> Recent advances in engine output give thrust that exceeds
> the weight of the plane (F-15, F-16, F-18, MiG-29, Su-27, Rafale, Gripen).

What are the "recent advances"?  Could someone please summarize and comment.

BTW, I saw on TV some video of the assembly of a cruise missile.  One of the
technicians was carrying around the engine for the missile.  The turbine
looked to be about 2 1/2 feet in diameter.  What was surprising was the
weight.  From the way the guy was holding it, I would guess this engine
weighs about 25 pounds.