Typhoon’s canards are very large and placed up front so as to minimize interaction with the wing; in essence, canards are performing the same function as tail does in tailed aircraft. Position results in minimal induced and trim drag, as well as minimal interaction with air intakes, which are mounted under fuselage to maximize air flow at high angles of attack, and is well suited for long-range supersonic aircraft.While close-coupled canard typically results in increased lift at higher angles of attack, effect is irrelevant at supersonic speeds.
Posted on: Thu, 25 Dec 2014 18:48:25 +0000
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