Sitting parked on the runway, low and purposeful, its swept wings and narrow fuselage giving it a lean, Cold War look. If the afterburner is lit, a bright, turbulent flame blooms from the tail, turning the rear of the jet into a vivid orange-white glow. Even standing still, it feels ready to leap forward the moment the throttle opens.
Sitting parked on the runway, low and purposeful, its swept wings and narrow fuselage giving it a lean, Cold War look. If the afterburner is lit, a bright, turbulent flame blooms from the tail, turning the rear of the jet into a vivid orange-white glow. Even standing still, it feels ready to leap forward the moment the throttle opens.