topol-m Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 I think this footage hasn`t been posted, i accidently came across it. It`s rare to see a 2 billion $ aircraft crashing. That`s the only known B-2 crash so far. The accident took place on February 23 2008 in Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. The 2 member crew ejected successfuly (perfect timing) and survived. Here`s the video: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Vekkinho Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 I think this footage hasn`t been posted, i accidently came across it. It`s rare to see a 2 billion $ aircraft crashing. That`s the only known B-2 crash so far. The accident took place on February 23 2008 in Andersen Air Force Base in Guam. The 2 member crew ejected successfuly (perfect timing) and survived. Here`s the video: Haven't heard any official reports on this one, so can't say what went wrong but seems to me the pilot stalled the plane right after takeoff. I've seen this video before and thought of the same. It can also be credited to a FLCS or similar system failure 'cause plane pitched up to steep, if you compare it to a first B-2 you'll notice it's too steep! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
mvsgas Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) http://en.wikinews.org/wiki/US_B-2_bomber_crash_in_Guam_caused_by_moisture_on_sensors http://www.militaryphotos.net/forums/showthread.php?t=135534 http://www.acc.af.mil/shared/media/document/AFD-080605-056.pdf I think the crash happen by FLCS/equipment failure. Edited August 21, 2009 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
GGTharos Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 It was the FLCS, bit it wasn't a failure. The calibration for the pitot tubes was done incorrectly (due to moisture apparently) and they fed the FLCS faulty information. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
mvsgas Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 It was the FLCS, bit it wasn't a failure. The calibration for the pitot tubes was done incorrectly (due to moisture apparently) and they fed the FLCS faulty information. :D Did the guy doing the calibration fail to do it correctly? Was the calibration wrong? Then the calibration Fail and so did the avionics troop, hence, crash cause by a fail :smartass: But you are correct, it wasn't FLCS fail, but maintenance one. The report is on one of the link I posted with the AIB findings. 1 To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
topol-m Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Some pictures of my favourite US aircraft. And a request - guys, if you have any high quality photos of it please post them :( BTW there are some claims that PAK-FA might have some resemblance with YF-23 - fingers crossed. :lol: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Namenlos Ein Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 And a request - guys, if you have any high quality photos of it please post them. Something like that?
topol-m Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Something like that? Oh yeah, more please... :P [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Vekkinho Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 (edited) Check the Gray ghost on the nose wheel cover! I was also a Black Widow fan during the VF-23 vs YF-22 playoffs, I simply liked the looks of it better. I watched a documentary on Black Widow and IIRC all VF-23 prototypes are scraped today, there's just a single 1:1 scale mock up in one of the museums in US. ATF competition: Edited August 21, 2009 by Vekkinho 1 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
topol-m Posted August 21, 2009 Posted August 21, 2009 Thanks for the videos. This amazing design is not dead yet. Northrop has already presented some pictures of F/B-23 (a future bomber concept) sharing a lot of design solutions with YF-23. So there is light in the tunnel :thumbup: [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Peyoteros Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 (edited) :smilewink: "Spies, Lies and Secret Weapons" http://video.google.co.uk/videoplay?docid=-8187228153579936976&ei=o2ePSoXgDIaJ-Aa2iI2QAw&q=Spies%2C+Lies+and+Secret+Weapons&hl=en&client=firefox-a Edited August 22, 2009 by Peyoteros 1 "Eagle Dynamics" - simulating human madness since 1991 [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] ۞ ۞
Vekkinho Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 Very good video Peyo! Thanks! [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
ED Team Groove Posted August 22, 2009 ED Team Posted August 22, 2009 Finally some Shkval footage, thanks 1000 times! Now they need the subs to bring them in quietly, although Akula II should be as silent as 688i i heard. Our Forum Rules: http://forums.eagle.ru/rules.php#en
topol-m Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 Now they need the subs to bring them in quietly, although Akula II should be as silent as 688i i heard. So is the 935 Borei class ballistic missile submarine which can also use shkval torpedos. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
X-man Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 So is the 935 Borei class ballistic missile submarine which can also use shkval torpedos. But the Boomers wont try to seek out other subs. They'd rather avoid them altogether (and not use any torpedoes). ;) 64th Aggressor Squadron Discord: 64th Aggressor Squadron TS: 135.181.115.54
topol-m Posted August 22, 2009 Posted August 22, 2009 But the Boomers wont try to seek out other subs. They'd rather avoid them altogether (and not use any torpedoes). ;) It`s true but for self defence or attack on some ship if needed, it`s nice to have them ;) [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
MBot Posted August 23, 2009 Posted August 23, 2009 http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q_vHXkV4jXE Kiowas and Cobras to the hunter-killer thing. Those things are truly all-terrain IFVs :)
RvETito Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 "See, to me that's a stupid instrument. It tells what your angle of attack is. If you don't know you shouldn't be flying." - Chuck Yeager, from the back seat of F-15D at age 89. =RvE=
Case Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 Don't tell me they've written off another Su-35? There are only 10 types of people in the world: Those who understand binary, and those who don't.
mvsgas Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 Wow, man, I wonder how much of that right stab and main tires/wheels is left? To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
mvsgas Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) I just thought this was hilarious. :D Edited August 24, 2009 by mvsgas To whom it may concern, I am an idiot, unfortunately for the world, I have a internet connection and a fondness for beer....apologies for that. Thank you for you patience. Many people don't want the truth, they want constant reassurance that whatever misconception/fallacies they believe in are true..
RvETito Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) Don't tell me they've written off another Su-35? This claims to be 'safe' landing during MAKS. Here's a video of it- Edited August 24, 2009 by =RvE=Tito "See, to me that's a stupid instrument. It tells what your angle of attack is. If you don't know you shouldn't be flying." - Chuck Yeager, from the back seat of F-15D at age 89. =RvE=
RvETito Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 Another angle - http://www18.zippyshare.com/v/77998737/file.html "See, to me that's a stupid instrument. It tells what your angle of attack is. If you don't know you shouldn't be flying." - Chuck Yeager, from the back seat of F-15D at age 89. =RvE=
topol-m Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) It looks safe. I`ve seen this type of landing on other airshows performed with Su-30. Example of control over the aircraft. Edited August 24, 2009 by topol-m [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC]
Namenlos Ein Posted August 24, 2009 Posted August 24, 2009 (edited) I doubt it was 'safe'. http://www.radioscanner.ru/files/aviarecords/file8932/ — audio of radio exchange during this Su-35BM #901, callsign '132' spectacular landing (0:47 sec — "problems with controls"). http://www.radioscanner.ru/forum/topic38402-82.html ======================================= 08/16/2009, National Aviation Day, Dyagilevo airfield near Ryazan' city. Edited August 24, 2009 by Namenlos Ein
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