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Old 03-08-2013, 12:47 PM   #218
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Originally Posted by oilyfan View Post
The F-16 has a bubble canopy, is ejection seat equipped (like all aircraft in the last 60 years) and has excellent all around visibility. The rear visibility problem was brought to light a long time ago by test pilots of the F-35 and nothing was done.
I hear what your saying, but I really think this is a bit of a red herring. The F-16 benefits from an inclined seat, and yes it does have the bubble canopy. the pilot sits very high up in the aircraft. When you strap into most of these machines rear vis is really limited.
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