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Interesting Little RAF Typhoon Video
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Dutcheeseblend
Blenderer
Nice vid! Just a question: the engine fan of the VC-10 (at 3:22) stands still. Is that normal?
Ferry_vO
Retired SOH Administrator
Daan, there's a set of guide vanes in front of the first row of fan blades, see this photo:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Conway#mediaviewer/File:RRConway.JPG
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rolls-Royce_Conway#mediaviewer/File:RRConway.JPG
Dutcheeseblend
Blenderer
I see, thanks Ferry!
IanHenry
Charter Member
Thanks Ian, they're big kids the Typhoon boys! I was wondering if some of the footage was taken on the Mach Loop in mid-Wales until I recognised Buchaille Etive Mhor and the run down Glencoe.
Much enjoyed it!
Yes, it's a hard job, but someone's got to do it!
Ian
Victory103
SOH-CM-2026
The current HMD helmet worn by Tiffy pilots looks so alien, as compared to the US JHMCS.
dhazelgrove
Charter Member
Is that the Stig's high-flying cousin?
Some say there's no face under there.....
Dave
Some say there's no face under there.....
Dave
Naismith
Charter Member
Absolutely agree. Engines are music enough for me.Great vid, shame about the music!
Whoooosh
StormILM
Charter Member
Ho ho ho, wait till the F-35 goes into service!
That's the old version. The new design by Elbit is very solid performance wise and coupled with the DAS system on the F-35, it has no equal. I strongly suspect that the prime Aerospace companies in the US and EU will develop their own DAS type systems and helmets or buy into future versions of the current one. One note of interest, the F-22A currently does not have a Helmet Mounted Display(it was cut late in the program to save costs) and earlier generation fighters like the F-15 & 16, Eurofighter and Rafale do have advanced HMD's. I hear the F-22 is to receive a DAS type upgrade before long.