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Sukoi 30 demo video
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"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote I'm not talking about getting sneaked up on. I'm talking about ROE that have not a thing to do with the capibility of the aircraft. Even close in, they have short range missles to do the job. I'm not advocating not having guns. I just don't think they have much relevance, in all but the most unusual conditions. I sure could not justify taking away from an aircraft's ability to stand off and fight, to have that kind of radical maneuverability. Just out of curiosity, when was the last time that the US took down an enemy plane with gunfire alone? I can't think of anyplace to find that out but in trying so I came accross this. http://www.aviationweek.com/avnow/ne...aw010807p1.xml As the F-22 begins its operational life, interest has turned to assessing just how well suited the stealthy Raptor is to its role as the premier air-to-air fighter, while taking a peek at some of the surprises for pilots and maintenance crews as they explore what the aircraft can do. As part of the research for this series of articles on the F-22, Michael Fabey flew in the back seat of an F-15D while the Eagle and Raptor pilots demonstrated their aircraft's capabilities in the air-to-air ranges at Tyndall AFB, Fla. (For additional details of the Raptor's unique air-to-air capabilities, see AW&ST Sept. 6, 1999, p. 84.) The F-22 is proving it's a dogfighter after all. While it wasn't part of a hard-turning furball, an F-22--with its Amraams and Sidewinders expended--slipped into visual range behind an F-16 and undetected made a simulated kill with its cannon during the stealth fighter's first large-scale exercise and deployment outside the continental U.S. |
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Sukoi 30 demo video
"Gig 601XL Builder" wrDOTgiaconaATsuddenlink.net wrote in message : snip : While it wasn't part of a hard-turning furball, an F-22--with its Amraams : and Sidewinders expended--slipped into visual range behind an F-16 and : undetected made a simulated kill with its cannon during the stealth : fighter's first large-scale exercise and deployment outside the continental : U.S. : : : They say the F-35 is supposed to be able to do ground support like an A-10, as well and intercept, etc ala F-15. Multi-mission for sure! |
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