Tomcat forever !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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I admit I might be biased like a mother is to her child.
That is why you do not run a military. Thankfully too, I might add.
1. You would have an antiquated air force with a 20% mission capable rate.
2. Your enemies would have far superior capabilities.
3. A lot of good men and women would die because of your poor decision making and leadership.
But hey, as long as you look good while you are being blown from the sky is all that matters right?
NO!
It would not! Do you understand what it costs to fly a combat aircraft. Jet fuel, training, maintenance!
Over time you are going to spend more just trying to keep them flying. Over time aircraft become more expensive to operate and maintain.
You are also still failing to understand that the F-14's capabilities have been eclipsed.
Wrong again. The F-18 is made from better materials and fewer parts. It also takes less time to build. The F-18 is cheaper to build, operate, and maintain while providing greater capabilities.
Why do I feel like we all sound like a broken record? lol
The 18 has two engines, however…
As others have pointed out, engine reliability has improved so much since the days of the F-14.
Why not?
I bet he stayed at a Holiday Inn Express
But you made a claim, you should back it up.
And you are 100% wrong, and everyone is 100% in realization of this.
You sure are hung up on this antiquated and unreliable weapons systems aren't you?
I heard some F-14s from the Nimitz splashed a couple Zeros once. That proves why we need the Tomcat today.
Seriously, lets put this to bed.
The F-14 was an amazing aircraft for its day. I loved it. It is actually my favorite post war jet fighter ever built.
The Tomcat however is now outclassed and obsolete. That is no knock on it. That is simply what happens to all warbirds. Every sexy hot girl is eventually passed over by a hotter newer one. It's the circle of life.
The F-14 was an amazing aircraft for its day. I loved it. It is actually my favorite post war jet fighter ever built.
The Tomcat however is now outclassed and obsolete. That is no knock on it. That is simply what happens to all warbirds. Every sexy hot girl is eventually passed over by a hotter newer one. It's the circle of life.
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
Nothing about topic, but about this one line, or whatever!!!
I can name many from Iran - Iraq war , or in a more general saying, after 1979 events ...
But I'm afraid it get too political / religious.
ARTESH
Chief Master Sergeant
Well mate, it seems that you love these things more than us! And it's surprising for me!!!
vikingBerserker
Lieutenant General
In regards to cost, the jigs used to build the F-14 were destroyed so you have that added expense as well.
I will however point out it would be much cheaper to build jigs for an F4F. But if you're really worried about cost we could go back to the Sopwith Camel. Not sure it could carry 2 x AIM 120's but I'm pretty sure we can duct tape at least one on it. We'd have to add then move a radio but that will change the CoG, but we can add a groundhog as a counter balance.
Would not need a catapult so the carriers could be smaller.
I will however point out it would be much cheaper to build jigs for an F4F. But if you're really worried about cost we could go back to the Sopwith Camel. Not sure it could carry 2 x AIM 120's but I'm pretty sure we can duct tape at least one on it. We'd have to add then move a radio but that will change the CoG, but we can add a groundhog as a counter balance.
Would not need a catapult so the carriers could be smaller.
special ed
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Do we have two groundhogs now?
Regarding the comment of reading a book and another about Groucho Marx, He once said,"Outside of a dog ,a book is a man's best friend.
Inside of a dog it's too dark to read."
Regarding the comment of reading a book and another about Groucho Marx, He once said,"Outside of a dog ,a book is a man's best friend.
Inside of a dog it's too dark to read."
GrauGeist
Generalfeldmarschall zur Luftschiff Abteilung
Want to know what happens when you have an air Force that's loaded with "cool" but out-dated equipment?
Check out the air war between Iraq and the Coalition during Desert Storm.
The Iraq air Force was virtually eliminated not in months or weeks, but days...
SaparotRob
Unter Gemeine Geschwader Murmeltier XIII
Or hours.
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Then how is moldiva and crotia still flying migs
