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February 15th 05, 09:16 AM
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Well, I've asked that question also because of some articles I've found
in "Air Forces Monthly" old (early-to-mid-1990s) issues. In one of them - a comparison between F-16, F/A-18, MiG-29, and Mirage 2000 - it was stated that F/A-18C is the best in the "low and slow" scenario, these adavantages being dimmed when the speed and altitude increase. So, essentialy a strike aircraft, with a very good self-defense capabilities? In another, an F-14D pilot bragged that in so improved Tomcat he can successfully fight anything but F/A-18 WITH NO EXTERNAL FUEL TANKS. Personally, I think that it is difficult to see an F/A-18 with no external tanks (yeah, dropping them is possible, but would it be good as an everyday routine?). The underwing pylons must also cause some extra drag and loss in manoeuvrability (especially in F/A-18E/F), but dismounting them could reduce the plane's flexibility in rapidly changing battlefield environment. Best regards, Jacek Zemlo 
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