Originally Posted by ButchG

So if the F18 pole can be no longer than 800mm from the bows,
what is the distance between the FWD cross beam and the bows
on an F18?


Highly variable from manufacturer to manufacturer. The Capricorn pole is about 11-feet, 11-inches to meet the class rule. The C2 pole will be longer since the front beam is further aft - I'd guess 12-feet 3-inches, but don't know for sure.

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