Yes the Blackbird leaked like a sieve on the ground -- weeping fuel out
of seams -- until it got to speed and expanded and all the seams sealed
themselves up. It did grow 6 inches or so in length, very high temps on
the skin and airframe. Don't know about the FBW, cables would have
lengthened to I would think, or someway designed for the conditions.
Most all modern fighters are FBW as they are statically unstable, which
allows them better maneuverability.
--R
On 2/28/2010 10:36 PM, Peter Frederick wrote:
I believe the Blackbird was. Something about growing six inches or so
at operating speed.
Funny, all the Russian MIGS up to the 30 were boosted manual though.
Peter
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