Shadow
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It would be interesting to convert the F-15 into what we saw in Patlabor 2. That said with the AIM-120D, the Eagle will have twice the reach by 2018. Doesn't F-15C use the older P&W F100 -220s where the Strike Eagle got the more powerful -229? I do like the idea of creating an F-15C+ with GE F110s or even P&W -229s.
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More upgrades for the F-15C. http://www.scout.com/military/warrior/story/1697094-air-force-revs-up-f-15-electronic-war-tech?s=10 Because we can't replace the Eagle fleet with Raptor's so we'll keep upgrading them till a 6th generation fighter comes along.
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Was cheering for the Indians but congrats to the Cubs on ending their century long drought. Maybe seeing a division rival win it will motivate the Pittsburgh Pirates' stingy ownership to open up the piggy bank to create World Series contender but I'm not holding my breath.
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To me, it comes off as more of an interceptor/anti-AWACS craft than a fighter. That's atleast what I'm wagering it was designed for. To aid in area-denial efforts, particularly to support aircraft. It's a Mig-31 with stealth features.
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The F-14 is used more as an AWACS in the IRIAF from what I've read in the past. It's also uncertain if the AIM-54As Iran has have been refurbished and are still functional as extended storage wasn't kind to US inventory Phoenix's.
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Beautiful sound.
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Doubt the A-7F would have been in direct competition with the A-10. It would have been competing with the F-16 and Legacy Hornet.
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I doubt the top speed of the A-7F was as important as the difference in acceleration it would have had over the A-7D and E. Back in the early 90s, I lived outside Rickenbacker Airbase and there was a Guard unit of A-7s there. I remember always seeing them fly over the house as a kid. Kind of miss those birds. And I agree, the A-6 was a good looking bird and carried a ridiculous bomb load to boot. Great in bad weather and night. Would have been interesting to see one with a modern loadout of SDBs and JDAMs.
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Yeah. I think the A-6F Intruder II would have also been great if it had become reality. Would have solved many of the A-6Es shortcomings.
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The A-6 was another bird that didn't age too well either.
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Cool podcast with a former Tomcat pilot.
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Was really saddened when I read one of the crew didn't make it. I wonder what their altitude was when they ejected.
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Hmm. I was hoping for Ghosthawk or Wraith.
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I think even uprated -129 engines would have been adequate. Don't think the F-14 needed to be Flanker or Raptor agile. I think further updates to the APG-71 (AESA capability) and IRST along with an actual replacement for the AIM-54 would have made the cat a nightmare adversary for any opposing air force into the 21st century.
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Great video. Remember watching a few months ago. The Evo 9 has been on my radar for awhile. The tough part is finding one stock and that's been treated well.
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Alot of the issues that plagued the AIM-54 when used in actual combat were due to extended periods in storage from I've read. In testing, the missile was quite successful. If the AIM-152 AAAM had become a reality, they would have had a missile with the same range but much less weight.
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Nice GTI. As for the RX-9. Will be interesting to see what direction they take the engine, whether naturally aspirated or they go the forced-induction route as with the FC and FD RX-7. I'd love to see Mazda solve the apex seal issue and as well as improve fuel economy. Also waiting to see what Honda has going for the S2000 successor.
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LOL. Very true. Looking at the Thunderchief shot. I thought that was a JASSM above the Thud's wing. Also, I was surprised that missile had such a turbulent development as the Navy is sticking with the SLAM-ER.
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I imagine the production F-23 would have used a single glass cockpit and probably had a revised nose to accommodate the APG-77. Apparently, Chuck Yeager doesn't like either the 35 or the 22. http://finance.yahoo.com/news/us-air-force-legend-general-142648567.html
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Perhaps we'll get in the 6th generation fighter as Northrop seems interested in using the YF-23 for inspiration on its next fighter, if it ever comes to fruition. I had no idea the AIM-120D could reach out that far. I thought it's effective range was around 60-65nm where as the AIM-120C-7's range was around 35. Also, I figure a long-range missile would need to be carried externally and if fitted to an F-22, would need a special pod that mounts to the wing to keep the Raptor's RCS down.
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Yep, the B and C use gunpods. The other good thing is the AIM-120D should be entering service around or alittle after the C enters active duty. I still hope they develop a true long-range interceptor missile, even if it has to be based on the current Standard Missile-3.
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Navy's pushing hard to get the F-35C carrier ready. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/us-navy-makes-f-35c-carrier-qualification-push-428594/ The F-35C is still my favorite. It just looks better with the wing extensions.
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You'd think an advanced race would be wise enough culturally to know that just dropping in on a primitive species with no attempt at communication would spark a panic of some sort. Even communicating some basic math would be sufficient.
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Compared to the AIM-120C? Yes. Range with the AIM-120D is about the same though.
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I haven't seen an RE film in theater since the 2nd one. Doubt that's going to change from seeing this trailer.
