Thanks! Got a good look at the video.
Another advantage to E with slats is that when they programmed out the jet would dig in with an additional 1/3 of a G. With practice that could be used to expidite a turn around the corner.
I recognize Ed's name but, don't remember from where. I have slept a few times since my Rhino days.
In its time the Rhino was king. Anything that could be physically strapped on could be taken out and dropped on someone's head. One of my favorite mud beater weapons was the 2,000 pound bomb with a laser guidance package on the nose. The max carriage limit was 600 knots. Of course, I always tried to be right at 600 knots at pickle time.
And then there's the E model and it 6,000 rpm 20mm cannon. Developed during Vietnam to counter the tighter turning Migs and less than stellar missle pk in turning fights. The gun was a lot of fun to strafe with and shoot at towed targets. In the air to air arena, we planned on 3 two second bursts before the 640+ rounds were expended. On the bombing range when strafing, we would have friendly bets on who could expend the least amount of rounds per pass.
