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Technically, Air Vehicle Number 1.
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http://www.defesabr.com/FAB/FA-37_Talon_a.jpg
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http://www.defesabr.com/FAB/FA-37_Talon_a.jpg
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Discussion Overview
The discussion revolves around the Air Vehicle Number 1, which is associated with a fictional aircraft from the movie "Stealth." Participants explore the origins of the image, its implications, and the reactions to its authenticity, touching on themes of military aviation and design concepts.
Discussion Character
- Debate/contested
- Exploratory
- Meta-discussion
Main Points Raised
- Some participants initially believed the aircraft was real and associated it with UFO sightings during testing.
- One participant claims to have flown in the aircraft, which others challenge as potentially dubious.
- There is a discussion about the aircraft being a spoof, with one participant confirming it was mixed in with legitimate military photos.
- Another participant mentions that the design concepts in their aircraft design book resemble the aircraft, suggesting inspiration from unconventional ideas.
- Concerns are raised about the legitimacy of the image, with some participants expressing regret for not verifying it before sharing.
- Participants discuss the aesthetics and aerodynamic qualities of stealth technology, noting that stealth and aerodynamics often conflict.
- References to the movie "Stealth" and its cast are made, with some participants recommending it for viewing.
Areas of Agreement / Disagreement
Participants generally agree that the aircraft does not exist and is a spoof, but there is disagreement regarding the initial reactions to its authenticity and the implications of its design.
Contextual Notes
Some participants express uncertainty about the origins of the image and its context within military aviation, highlighting the need for verification of sources in discussions involving military technology.
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I flew in one.
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LOL this is the one that people repeatedly reported as UFOs during testing in the Nevada/NM/Cali deserts.
Pengwuino said:
*BS detector beeping* really?
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Pengwuino
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Yes, that carrier stopped by Antarctica a couple years ago and I stole it.
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In my aircraft design book there is some concepts that look very similar to this. It leads me to believe they found some neat out there concepts and used it when making the movie stealth (Found out this picture is from that movie thanks to Google - never saw the film).
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Just for clarity, everyone here is aware that this aircraft does not exist, right?
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Ha ha, no, I was duped. This was mixed in with a bunch of legitimate military photos received by email. Never saw the movie. I just assumed this was the first peak at the next generation. [well, as was indicated in the email].
Even worse, rather than checking the photo for legitimacy, I just made sure it was public information before posting.
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I guess this spoof has been around since the filming of the movie
http://www.aerospaceweb.org/question/planes/q0192a.shtml
I don't know if I have the heart to contact the source of my email about this. He is retired Col. from the Marines.
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Sure glad to find that this is a spoof. My photochop sensors went off immediately, but Ivan posted it so it must be good, right?
That has to be the ugliest and least aerodynamic modern plane I have ever seen.
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Well, stealth and aerodynamics have never been allies. And it looks a bit like the displays I've seen at one aerospace contractor site.
Sorry guys, I didn't think I needed to check on this one.
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Stealth is an awesome movie, worth seeing. And Jessica Biel is in it...
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That is ok Ivan, I left off the smilies
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what said:
Yes, although I really enjoyed her performance in Next...
Meanwhile, the http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/X-45A" series is in its fourth iteration, having gone through X-45-A/B/C and N (for Navy), and while the F-117 was a little rough around the edges, this baby is both very stealthy as well as very sleek. :)
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