"Token" wrote in message
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"Tarver Engineering" in message
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Here on Earth, sholder fired missiles are proven to be effective
agiainst
turbo jets such as older 727s use, but have missed every shot on high
bypass
engine vehicles. Think for a moment at the difference in discharge
temperatures for the two different types of engines and I think you will
understand.

OK ... I have been more or less in lurk mode in this NG for a few
years, think I have posted 5 times in 7 years. But I gotta stick my
foot in this one.

"but have missed every shot on high bypass engine vehicles."

I believe the A-10 Thunderbolt II uses the TF34 high-bypass-ratio
turbo fan? How many A-10's got hit during Desert Storm 1 by shoulder
launchhed or IR guided weapons? A hint, far more than one.

Check here for some numbers:
http://www.rjlee.org/aaloss.html


You must remember to factor in Tarvers Constant

Anytime JT makes a categorical statement of fact regarding
aeronautics he is wrong, it helps resolve many arguments
we just watch way he votes and we know we can discard that option.

Keith