Seeing we're going off the subject slightly here, I take it that I'll have to accept the fact that F16's are approx 10% slower than an 'A' upwind. It could take 30yrs of development to reach the speed they are currently achieving in which time they would also have increased their speed so no net gain there. The only way to compete against F18's is to be launched (not delivered) at birth.
I guess I was looking for a more positive response on how the Class would improve performance within the current rules. Although, It is good to see that some people are willing to experiment, Scooby and his super, super long centreb'ds, 1*1 and their spi halyard system.
So is anybody else willing to put forward any ideas which they have thought about to improve F16 boat speed?