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One problem with the current state of organic adversary is that it's almost
all similar aircraft. As the Navy transitions to an all F-18 force, it'd be beneficial to face other airframes in training ... something other than a VCF F-18. The A-4 makes a great BFM bogey, but it has its limitations as well. While current doctrine discourages a merge to engage, it can happen. I'd like to see an adversary that is a challenge to the effort to DISengage (Kfirs and F-16s were formidable in that respect ... the A-4 wasn't). The Superbug has a notable flaw in its inability to accelerate and leave a fight ... training against other bugs or A-4's will not help the development of good tactical technique in the most difficult of maneuvers. My point is that ATSI doesn't seem to offer any fast movers (the Mig-29 ala the novel would be nice) and the lack of such an aircraft would impact their effectiveness. And the costs to train to and support such a jet are greater than the A-4. R / John |
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John- As the Navy transitions to an all F-18 force, it'd be
beneficial to face other airframes in training ... something other than a VCF F-18. BRBR heard from the last CO of VFC-13 that F-16s are a comin...Failed Pakastani deal... P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer |
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heard from the last CO of VFC-13 that F-16s are a comin...Failed Pakastani
deal... EXACTLY what they need. Let's hope it pans out. R / John |
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dano- When were you at VX-4? (I may know some people you flew with.)
BRBR Apr '88-Dec '89- P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer |
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John- EXACTLY what they need. Let's hope it pans out. BRBR
No kiddin'...the 26 F-16N, of which I had 6, was the best A-A training platform ever devised...MUCH better than the F-5, They can be used for all the Cat 4+ sims even now... Easy to fly, maintain, superior cockpit.. P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer |
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I agree. This is a GREAT thing for Naval Aviation.
Not as good as the F-16N, but.... these are basic F-16A/B with the old P&W engine. Pechs would find them a bit "emasculated". _____________ José Herculano |
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Jose'- Not as good as the F-16N, but.... these are basic F-16A/B with the
old P&W engine. Pechs would find them a bit "emasculated". BRBR As a guy that flew F-4s and A-4s older than the plane captains that cleaned them...I wouldn't.. Even the F-16A was light years more advanced than the tired block 130 F-14s I flew.... Loved the F-16N tho...but i think the F-16A/B is a tremendous idea for USN adversary...and ya know, the more things change, the more they stay the same...I remember when the F-16Ns went away...and all the BS hoopla by NAVAIRSYSCOM about cracks and such...cuz these F-16s were accepted w/o somebody checking with SYSCOM and their rice bowl..they had a axe to grind until they went away...Never liked 'Duke's folly'... Any idea if there are contract or USN maintenance?? P. C. Chisholm CDR, USN(ret.) Old Phart Phormer Phantom, Turkey, Viper, Scooter and Combat Buckeye Phlyer |
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