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Show HILL TOP TIMES Page 20 U F Jet Earns II can fly at Mach 2.5 at high altitudes or perform supersonical'y at sea level. Despite its slender silhouette and high speed, it can carry a payload of nuclear or conventional weapons, or a combination of both, six times heavier than coultf a World War II strategic bomber. It performs in any weather, day or night. The By Darlene Galbraith Tribune Staff Writer Controversial since its conception, the has earned the respect of the men who fly it. Officers and crews of the 474th Tactical Fighter Wing much-maligrn- F-1- 11 ed Pilots IRespedb F-l- ll based at Me'lis AFB describe the supersonic jet as "one of the most versatile aircraft ever Outstandine Features designed." "Four but it a outstanding features "It's big airplane, ll handles little," declared Col. make the twin-engin- e Frederick G. Blesse, Wing unique," Colonel Blesse ex"And it incorCommander. plained, "a crew module escape most some of system, turbofan jet engines today's porates with a full power range, variadvanced avionics." Proof of the versatility of able wing sweep capabPity and sophisticated attack systems." ll as a multimission the "We have positive proof that system is found in the capabilthe conescape module works," the he the of aircraft, ity tinued. It can land or take off commander added. "Six crews in less than 3,000 feet, operate at Nellis have used it and are here to attest to that fact." from short, unimproved runtransoceanic An exploding wire separates and travel ways distances without refueling. the module from the fuselage F-l- F-l- for -- I 14 SovtH Mate Kayarin Utah DUD HILL TOP TOXS3 Offdca Atm 825-70- Printing Advertising Salt Laka Ana 01 12S-SS-3 Chris & Dick's A 1 hnmW foaturM TFT Th SITPRRSfiNTP . .- - nm tv,,,1 iuuuuic escape etiahl' the ? crew to eject at zero speed on the ground or at maximum altitude and systems c supersoni sPee. It also doubles as a survival sHelter. -- and allows the crew to safely eject while the airplane is still on the ground at zero speed or at maximum altitude and supersonic speeds, Colonel Blesse said. Since a portion of the plane's wing is a part of the module and functions as a wing, the crew capsule remains stable during the ejection sequence. g devices Special reduce the landing impact and the capsule can be used as a survival shelter after landing. If the aircraft is forced down at sea, the module separation system will operate below the surface. Watertight and designed to float upright, it provides complete protection from the elements for the two pilots. Two Jet Engines The ll is powered by two shock-absorbin- F-l- turbofan jet engines with afterburners. Each engine, with afterburner, is capable of generating about 20,000 pounds of thrust. The outer portion of fan air is ducted around the basic jet engine and exhausted into the afterburner section contributing to the total engine thrust. "In other words," Colonel Blesse added, "the faster it the faster it goes." goes "Perhaps the most unusual ll design feature is the F-l- variable-swee- p wing, which in effect enables the pilot to redesign his airicraft in flight," the commander said. Using a hydraulically-power-e- d actuator, the pilot can vary .5 the wing sweep from degrees. 16-72- Three-In-On- e "It's like owning three cars a small one low on fuel consumption for the economy runs, a station wagon for hauling big loads and a luxury model." The fourth feature of the high-power- ed the sophisticated attack system, serves to provide unF-l- ll, precedented accuracy and at the same time minimize chances of enemy detection and VWfll PANELING AND PANEL SPECIALS x4x8 Vinyl x4x8 $1.65 ea. panels shield panels 20 colors 4x8 $2.95 ea. 4x7 Ash panels, 4 shades x4x8 x4x8 x4x8 $379 Brasilia reg. $9.95 $6.49 New Pacific by Georgia full Jix4x8, 1st grade panels Venice, Jupiter, Moon, Sun and Earth $4.95 ea. 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