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If we're talking about bringing back different wing styles then i vote for forward swept wings
https://i.pinimg.com/originals/ff/42/5b/ff425ba7361ccab8d75d303b5e2db0a6.jpg
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Forward-swept_wing#/media/File:X-29_in_Banked_Flight.jpg
We need variable swept wings that can sweep forward.
Wait wait wait wait.
Let's take inspiration from the F-14 AND The Osprey.
Rotating variable swept wings!
god berkut and mig1.44 are so much cooler than su57
A variable-sweep wing is one that can change configuration in-flight
I know, but I'm not aware of any that can go forward
The only reason we like variable sweep wings is because it reminds us of this:
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HOLY SHIT IS THAT A MOTHER-FUCKING STAR CONTROL 2 REFERENCE!?!?
You might already know this but juuust in case you didn't, they're making a sequel. Not Star Control: Origins. Not bloody Star Control 3 but an honest to God sequel by the original creators of 1 & 2.
STAR CONTROL MENTIONED RAAAAAAH
** Jumping Peppers! **
VF-1, my beloved
Red Leader, standing by
As with all aircraft questions, the answer is YF-23.
Look at all those painted on abs
I swear, half the memes I see haven't been proofread.
