YGBFSM Frolov!! Yeah, it looks like another ejection 'caught' on camera, but apparently this was planned! Let the debate begin.
http://englishrussia.com/?p=3524
http://englishrussia.com/?p=3524
The story has to be BS, but that is a cool jet.
ok I am far from an aerodynamics expert but would that jet even be capable of reaching those speeds without its canopy. I'm guessing not having a canopy like that would increase the drag coefficient by quite a bit. I would also venture to guess that all of the extra forces being exerted would comprimise the integrity of the entire jet. I say BS.
There is certainly an interesting halo around the ejection seat. That being said, I don't remember any stereotypes about Russians being sane.
i know how to use adobe photoshop and this was the first thing that came to my mind when i saw the pic
I agree with Brett on this one. It looks like the ejection is real; I just don't buy in to the mach 2 BS.Yeah, I'll buy that they staged an ejection for a film - I guess they've never heard of CGI over there. But flying the thing around at mach 2 sans canopy? I seriously doubt that.
Brett
Maybe i'm just reading into this too much but take a look at the elevator in the picture. Is it just me or does that look like way too much nose down trim? I know i've seen pictures of it on the ground with the elevator in that position but not in the air. Just a thought.
I agree with Brett on this one. It looks like the ejection is real; I just don't buy in to the mach 2 BS.