Iranian stealth jet

[J.D.]

Ummm...probably not:

http://www.theage.com.au/technology/sci ... 2e08q.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

http://www.theage.com.au/technology/tec ... 2ebwb.html" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;

But let's look at some reality for a second.

Iran has developed its own aircraft in the past so they are not unfamiliar with advanced aerodynamics. It is possible that they are working on something but from what I've seen, there's little cause for concern.

However, some of the criticism needs addressing.

1) Despite what Asher Moses says, not all aircraft have bolts sticking out of them. Especially stealth aircraft. Especially mock ups. No point criticising a mock up for not being able to fly.

2) Wonky aerodynamics is pretty subjective. We have no idea what the final configuration might be (if it gets that far). I wonder what qualifications Mr Moses has? From an outsider's point of view, it looks a bit odd...

3) Photoshop blunder? Sure, it's pretty ordinary but brochures have carried similar images since the dawn of defence sales.

4) Too small to accommodate a pilot? Probably true. Again, we don't know the final configuration.

Must admit though, I'm sceptical. I had a good laugh at the quality of the canopy. You couldn't see reliably through that with the best will in the world.

[Exar Kun]

And yet this flies

[J.D.]

Ha! Photoshop fail!

Just kidding.

Where did you find that Mick?

[Exar Kun]

http://theaviationist.com/" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false; A great time waster for military aviation enthusiasts.

[J.D.]

Oooh you're a bad person.

You just know I'm going to waste hours reading that, don't you?!?!?

Already looked at this, which I thought was interesting:

http://theaviationist.com/2013/02/11/ty ... Rs_msXF33A" onclick="window.open(this.href);return false;