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Originally Posted by jackalope,May 27 2008, 04:29 PM
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The Eurofighter doesn't seem like much of a jump from the French Rafale for a next generation fighter....whereas the F-22 does.
Welp as for dreams, perhaps I will be rich enough 25 years from now and I could by a surplus F-22 when they retire it.
Welp as for dreams, perhaps I will be rich enough 25 years from now and I could by a surplus F-22 when they retire it.
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Originally Posted by GPMike,May 27 2008, 06:53 PM
The Eurofighter doesn't seem like much of a jump from the French Rafale for a next generation fighter....whereas the F-22 does.
Welp as for dreams, perhaps I will be rich enough 25 years from now and I could by a surplus F-22 when they retire it.
Welp as for dreams, perhaps I will be rich enough 25 years from now and I could by a surplus F-22 when they retire it.
The FA-15 that the F/A-22 Raptor will replace has been in service since 1976, and in development since at least 1972. It's 32+ years old, so it's not surprising if the Typhoon feels more like an evolution than an upgrade compared to the FA-22.
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Originally Posted by GPMike,May 27 2008, 02:26 PM
I am surprised the Navy is going with a single jet engine plane. They usually require more robustness being at sea (if one engine goes they can nurse it back to the carrier without ditching). I know every jet fighter/bomber they used had dual jet engines up until now.
Did the Navy state any reason why they went to a single engine plane for their next generation? Just curious since I haven't read anything about the JSF.
Did the Navy state any reason why they went to a single engine plane for their next generation? Just curious since I haven't read anything about the JSF.
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Originally Posted by GPMike,May 27 2008, 04:26 PM
I am surprised the Navy is going with a single jet engine plane. They usually require more robustness being at sea (if one engine goes they can nurse it back to the carrier without ditching). I know every jet fighter/bomber they used had dual jet engines up until now.
Did the Navy state any reason why they went to a single engine plane for their next generation? Just curious since I haven't read anything about the JSF.
Did the Navy state any reason why they went to a single engine plane for their next generation? Just curious since I haven't read anything about the JSF.
I mean, I suppose computers play a heavy role, but nothing beats having a person to back you up/take care of other roles ina mission.
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Originally Posted by GPMike,May 27 2008, 05:26 PM
I am surprised the Navy is going with a single jet engine plane. They usually require more robustness being at sea (if one engine goes they can nurse it back to the carrier without ditching). I know every jet fighter/bomber they used had dual jet engines up until now.