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ABS FIESTA REDUX
Mr. Hurricane:
"I maintain that point of view. You can't really change the basic structure of the airframe. Not here at least, and not even at McNamara without immense resources that command won't give us. Sure, you could put in more powerful engines, and maybe even a third of you were absolutely loving crazy, but you can't change the structure of the airframe, and at that, you can't make up the difference thirty years makes in metallurgical processes.
I haven't looked at the Corsair's production details, granted they are more than likely classified, but I would guess that it's airframe is some type of titanium alloy. Most likely with steel or aluminum, and possibly other stuff to cut even more weight and add strength. This airframe, without a doubt, is an aluminum alloy.
Also, I don't know if anybody else would be willing to work with you, or, us, because- let's be honest. This is loving crazy, and I'm crazy for believing you when you say that we could do this,"
Tayasaurus:
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"Don't think too much about the physical aspect. I'm more than aware of our limitations there. But I'm thinking something a little more...mental."
Tippy finally steps away from the F-14 and goes to look her jet over for repairs.
Mr. Hurricane:
"Crazy– crazy– crazy- crazy bitch," I mutter as Tippy leaves my sight.
I figure that adding a third engine would cause there to be a need for a couple thousand pounds worth of questionably effective reinforcement to the airframe, which could cause a need for larger wings, which would need more reinforcement, which could need larger wings again, and tuning of the mechanisms the move the wings back through the process.
Tayasaurus:
The f-14 doesn't even need to change physically. Modern hardware needs to be added yes, but other than that the plane is actually fine as-is. That and Tippy's idea should the plane be obtainable.
Mr. Hurricane:
--- Quote from: Tayasaurus on June 21, 2015, 12:31:34 AM ---The f-14 doesn't even need to change physically. Modern hardware needs to be added yes, but other than that the plane is actually fine as-is. That and Tippy's idea should the plane be obtainable.
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Jaakko is going to follow along with what ever tippy does.