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slipframe | 4 years ago

There is more to that F-15 incident than just incredible thrust; the F-15's wide fuselage provides significant body lift.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lifting_body#Body_lift

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Retric|4 years ago

They can also fly sideways. Body lift is why it can land, thrust is why it could fly.