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Old September 16th 03, 11:30 PM
Paul J. Adam
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In message , Alan Minyard
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On Sun, 14 Sep 2003 19:02:28 +0100, "Paul J. Adam"
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Have you seen the plots, Al, or just LockMart propaganda? What aspect
and frequency are we discussing?

No, I have not seen the plots, but looking at, for instance the
forward aspect, the inlets and turbine blades are going to light up a
radar at quite a range.


You mean before or after the redesign to eliminate just that hotspot?

Equivalent value, the Raptor is outnumbered: it's better but not _that_
much better.

On current trends the RAF will get more Typhoons than the USAF will
Raptors...


They will need them.


Why? Are we expecting to fight F-22s?

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