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Suppose I have a fighter with a 1.3:1 thrust to weight ratio(meaning it has enough power to climb straight up), which climb method would get it up to, say, 25,000 feet faster? A normal takeoff then vertical or a steep, lift supported takeoff?

by /u/t33po in /r/askscience

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