RodRedline Posted August 16, 2021 Share Posted August 16, 2021 As said in the thread title, nice models from all four contributors today! Something about Tom Thounaojam's SU-30MKI jogged my memory about a question I've been meaning to ask. On the right side of the forward fuselage below the cockpit, there's a sharply defined area of a much different gray than on the rest of the aircraft, which is also present on most Russian and export SU-30's, even the blue-camo birds. What function does it serve? Is it a dielectric panel? Cannon-related? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
barkin mad Posted August 18, 2021 Share Posted August 18, 2021 You are correct in thinking it's cannon related, it's for blast protection from the cannon muzzle. ----------- Quote Link to post Share on other sites
RodRedline Posted August 18, 2021 Author Share Posted August 18, 2021 Thanks! What is the difference specifically? Just different paint, material, etc.? Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Fishbone Posted January 26, 2022 Share Posted January 26, 2022 On 8/18/2021 at 6:41 AM, RodRedline said: Thanks! What is the difference specifically? Just different paint, material, etc.? Its bare metal. Paint would apparently flake off due to the heat from the barrel exhaust Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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