Tip-up canopy....

ChiefPilot · #1 10-05-2009, 05:52 PM

One of the common arguments I've heard in favor of the sliding canopy is that is what "real" fighters use, from WWII to modern jets such as the F-16 etc.

That argument isn't as valid as it was before - look at what the production F-35 uses :

Discuss.

apkp777 · #2 10-05-2009, 08:41 PM

I am sure that for 50 million dollars they chose the best option for the canopy.

Vladyspassky · #3 10-05-2009, 08:58 PM

The argument is not valid if there is a need to make a big cut

RVnoob · #4 10-05-2009, 09:00 PM

look at the thickness of that canopy !

pierre smith · #5 10-06-2009, 06:36 AM

...if the driver needs to eject. We don't have that option.

Regards,