Summary of The Reason Why Only the US and Russia Can Build this Advanced Tech

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The video discusses the importance of maneuverability in fighter jets, specifically in terms of performance in high angle of attack scenarios. It explains that the Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is the only fighter jet that is able to outperform any possible enemy aircraft in combat due to its unique supermaneuverability. The video also discusses the technology used in SpaceX's Falcon 9 first stage recovery, which allows for a rapid reuse of the first stage for a next mission.

• 00:00:00 The video discusses the importance of maneuverability in fighter jets, specifically in terms of performance in high angle of attack scenarios. The first two projects operated the F-18 high alpha research vehicle and the F-16 variable stability in flight simulator test aircraft. The third project, the x-31 research aircraft program, envisioned to achieve demonstration of enhanced fighter maneuverability at post stall angles of attack with a controlled configuration vehicle design. However, only two x-31 aircraft were built and the program was a joint initiative between Rockwell and the German mbb company. The X31 program performed a total of 580 flights from 1990 to 1995 achieving some of the most significant milestones in the exploration of flight at high angle of attack.
• 00:05:00 The Lockheed Martin F-22 Raptor is an advanced, stealthy fighter that is unique for its supermaneuverability. It is able to outperform any possible enemy aircraft in combat. Thrust vectoring is a technology that is used in aircraft designs to improve maneuverability. The Malaysian su-30 mkm version of the F-22 differs mainly in the composition of its onboard avionics, allowing it to carry a greater payload and have better vertical takeoff and landing capabilities.
• 00:10:00 Thrust vectoring is a technology used in aircraft and spacecraft that helps to increase the amount of thrust produced by a engine, allowing for increased performance in various aircraft and spacecraft applications.
• 00:15:00 This video explains the technology used in SpaceX's Falcon 9 first stage recovery. This technology allows for a rapid reuse of the first stage for a next mission, which is an important factor in reducing the cost of space travel.