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  1. It looks like a Rafale downed a Libyan G-2 trainer. Though some reports say it was hit as it was on the runway. http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-12850975
  2. I can't find any info on an SA-24, let alone something of that sophistication in Libyan hands Or were you referring to the SA-18? To comment on the F-14. The airframe just wouldn't be suited for an FSW as pointed out already. It was meant for the interception role and fleet protection. I read it's agility wasn't that far off from that of the F-4 actually.
  3. A few of Ghadafi's airfields have been struck so I wonder just how many aircraft would be left at his disposal. The largest number of types I last read they had were Mig-23s and Su-22s.
  4. Well it's good to hear both crew members were recovered safely and by friendly forces.
  5. B-2s have been confirmed to have attacked a Libyan airfield aswell. Not sure how reliable this report is. http://deepbluehorizon.blogspot.com/2011/03/b-2-stealth-bombers-pound-libyan.html
  6. It looks like the operation was expanded to protect Libyan citizens from both Qaddafi's air and ground units which explains the Rafales attacking Libyan armor.
  7. The best air defenses I've seen on the news that the rebels have are those mobile AA guns and the SA-7. (Unless they have a few SA-6s.) Not sure if the Strela had the range to down the Mig-23 from the footage shown.
  8. It looks like the media is already moving onto to other stories which isn't surprising. I tried contacting my old homestay family but haven't heard back yet. They were living in the Yokohama area when I stayed with them but that was 4 years ago so I'm hoping they haven't ended up closer to the disaster area since then.
  9. Yep, a Flogger. I heard the US is providing more logistical and AWACS support so would that mean the French Rafale would see more time over a No-Fly zone then say, the Super Hornet?
  10. Fortunately the Kan government has had alittle more sense to ask for help then the administration during the big Kobe earthquake in the 90s. Though, wasn't the 7th Fleet already steaming towards Japan as early as Friday? Plus all of the US bases like Yokota and Misawa are going to be in aid/relief mode.
  11. Not sure if this should be mentioned here but Space Shuttle Discovery made a successful final landing today. Sad to see it finally being retired.
  12. I can't help but think that Mitsubishi Motors is just putting the nails into its own coffin with this move. They've been struggling for awhile now and I don't see how jumping onto the EV bandwagon is going to get them out of their hole. Still hoping Subaru doesn't decide to follow the same route. I understand the need to go to alternative energy although I think hydrogen electric is the better long term alternative than just pure electric.
  13. Well it looks like Mitsubishi is bringing the Lancer Evolution line to an end in favor moving the company towards EV vehicles. http://www.autoblog.com/2011/03/02/report-mitsubishi-official-says-evo-franchise-is-dead/ I guess this all closes the door on any possible return to the WRC for the company aswell. I hope this doesn't impact the WRX and STi since their main rival will be gone.
  14. Always liked the design of the F1. The Libyan's kept them is pretty good shape surprisingly. Unless this isn't new, it looks like the debate is heating up in Japan between choosing the Typhoon or the F-35. http://search.japantimes.co.jp/cgi-bin/nn20110225f3.html
  15. I'd imagine the Tigershark would wipe the floor with a Fishbed or Flogger. It would probably give a Mig-29 or Su-27 more then a rough time aswell in a close in dogfight.
  16. Adding to the above statement. I'd like to see current F1 drivers in the old F1 cars from the 60s and the monsters from the 80s. Same with current WRC drivers in the old Group B machines.
  17. We need Clint Eastwood to go over and steal one.
  18. An interesting line drawing and comparison of the F-22, T-50 and J-20 in terms of size. Was surprised how small it actually makes the Raptor look.
  19. That PLA fighter looks like it was meant more for the interceptor role than tactical fighter one. A stealthy Foxbat/Foxhound.
  20. Been playing through Gran Turismo 5. So far I've been kinda "meh" about it. There are some really great aspects to this game like the new driving physics. The tracks with weather and time changing affects are simply awesome to watch. The disappointed me in other areas though. Many of the original tracks didn't seem to get much of a visual boost. The non-premium cars are basically ported directly from GT4 with some visual tweaks. Despite there being 1000+ cars, they still excluded some that I thought really deserved a spot on the list (Ferrari 599, Koenigsegg CCR, etc.)Yet they put in about 20 or so different versions of the Honda S2000. Haven't gotten very far into it yet and haven't tampered with the track editor yet but this is my initial impression so far. Oh yes, Has anyone tried Apache Air Assault? I tried the demo and I thought it was pretty good, especially when the flight characteristics are set to realistic.
  21. An update on the missing pilot. Evidence shows that he did not escape the crash. I send my condolences to the family. http://www.af.mil/news/story.asp?id=123231773
  22. The F-35's underside just looks funky to me with all those bulges. The Rafael still wins the beauty contest for me.
  23. Well the 2012 Ford Focus ST is in the works and will be coming to this side of the pond. No word on an RS version yet. It's power numbers seem to put it right between the VW GTI and cars like the WRX and Mazdaspeed 3. Not real fond of the grille compared to the Mk.2 Focus though but it's still much better then the current Focus design sold in the US. http://www.zercustoms.com/news/images/Ford/2012-Ford-Focus-ST-3.jpg There is also a Ford Fiesta ST in the works.
  24. Hmm, imagine being able to fit the F135 engines into a Raptor instead of the 119s. Be quite a boast to its power to weight.
  25. The F136 is meant solely for the STOVL B model correct? Would that include both the USMC and British versions? Silly question, I know.
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