SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
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In a much simpler world, the F4 filled the "low" slot in a de facto F15/F16-style high/low mix where "high" was the F111, although the concept of "high/low mix" was not a thing yet. The battlespace was a much simpler place back then.Had he ever heard of the F4 which most people would agree was a very effective multi role aircraft, used with great success by the USAAF, USN, Marines and a good chunk of NATO.
AND a huge difference between an actual close-in knife fight setup and a real world engagement that begins BVR.There's a huge difference between a mock encounter with a test-bed and actual combat, FFS.
AND a huge difference between an actual close-in knife fight setup and a real world engagement that begins BVR.
Or have antiquated ECM.In an age when missiles have ranges of 80-100 miles, if you're caught in a dogfight you've probably done something pretty wrong.
Alot of countries are buying into this platform, the next upgrade is substantial, engine, cooling and electronics and yet theres still nay sayers. All the buyers can't be that stupid.Czech Republic To Buy 24 F-35s Amid Russia's War on Ukraine, Ministry Says
“Given the worsening security situation,” Prague says, it must bolster air forces now.www.defenseone.com
Alot of countries are buying into this platform, the next upgrade is substantial, engine, cooling and electronics and yet theres still nay sayers. All the buyers can't be that stupid.
Was on Schiermonikoog last week and saw a 322 squadron practising over the Waddenzee. First time I've seen our new F35's.
They are obnoxiously loud aren't they?
Every base I go to, people always curse them.
Yeah, they are a bit loud, but so is the F16 I think.
Hear them every day in the circuit here at Hill AFB. Haven't cursed them yet.