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March 28, 2007 at 8:40 pm in reply to: Typhoon for the JASDF #2549196

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The Typhoon looks great in JASDF colours,I’ll bet the Rafale would look great as well.

If Japan renamed its forces ‘Imperial’, you can bet the PRC would go to defcon 2 the next day.

March 27, 2007 at 8:51 pm in reply to: Typhoon for the JASDF #2549658

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As i understood it, the current F-4 fleet is tasked mainly with air interception duties, retaining a limited strike role. The F-15E is bred from fighter stock, but it is a twin seater optimized for strike.

I believe that the JASDF would be better off with a fighter that has a more limited strike capability, such as Rafale or Typhoon. After all, they already have the F-2 as a good strike platform

March 27, 2007 at 8:27 pm in reply to: Typhoon for the JASDF #2549670

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Handbags at 10 paces!!!

Lets all just discuss the typhoon shall we? I know its easy to be dragged into flaming, but it won’t get us anywhere and the thread will just get deleted.

Back to topic, i think that listing the competitors for the JASDF new fighter would be a good place to start:

F-15E derivative (Not really what they are looking for)
F-22 (discounted – not allowed for export)
F-35 (unable to be delivered within timeframe)
F-2 upgraded
EF2000
Rafale
Gripen
Su-35 (unacceptable politically)

So what do we think is most likely and why?

March 27, 2007 at 5:08 pm in reply to: Typhoon for the JASDF #2549791

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I guess the RoKAF will opt for the F-15K, it would make more sense given that they are already operating the type, and politically it would be acceptable.

Even with the F-15K they can dominate air power on korean peninsula.

March 27, 2007 at 3:36 pm in reply to: Typhoon for the JASDF #2549839

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The source (Lancashire Post) mentioning possible sale to S.Korea is interesting. Strange that i can’t find any reference to it on the Eurofighter website? :rolleyes:

Is the RoKAF even in the market for new planes in addition to the F-16 and F-15s they fly? Would 20 airframes even be a worthwhile ammount to procure?

March 27, 2007 at 2:28 pm in reply to: What makes the Typhoon so special? #2549876

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Its a darn good photo there, any closer and the pilot can pick up a drive-thru order! 😀

Wasn’t this for air-refueling trials?

March 27, 2007 at 1:52 pm in reply to: Typhoon for the JASDF #2549891

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Why would a JASDF order be so surprising?

It has many elements that the Japanese would find useful, such as a willingness to let partners set up their own production lines, capability and all within time to retire the F-4EJ. Next to Rafale (which as far as i know hasn’t been marketed in Japan), it is the best option out there in terms of capability.

March 27, 2007 at 11:24 am in reply to: Reactivating the FA2s…. #2549928

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Seriously though, i heard that in 1982 there was talk behind closed doors of loaning the RN a CVF, does anyone have concrete info on this?

March 27, 2007 at 10:55 am in reply to: Reactivating the FA2s…. #2549931

jbritchford
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Frankly, this American would be damn dissapointed if we didn’t sail down there with a CVN and whatever other “toys” you chap’s needed.
That goes for this other trouble you’re having right now, too 😀

Matt

Matt for President! 😀 😀

March 26, 2007 at 8:00 pm in reply to: Reactivating the FA2s…. #2550173

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No.

I’ll bet those that haven’t already been scrapped have been sold on or used for spares or something, the British government is very forward thinking in these matters you see. :rolleyes:

But you never know, our ‘special relationship’ with the US may convince them to loan a CVF and some super Hornets? 😀 😀

March 26, 2007 at 7:55 pm in reply to: Egyptian F-15's?? #2550179

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Just out of interest, where did you hear that?

Wait, let me guess, Foofone told you? 😀 😀 :diablo:

March 26, 2007 at 4:37 pm in reply to: What makes the Typhoon so special? #2550249

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Typhoon has got multiple racks for the brimstone, i imagine one will be developed for bombs if the need arises. Is there any indication a typhoon nation will buy SDB?

March 26, 2007 at 10:46 am in reply to: Integrating indigenously developed missiles into imported fighter aircraft #2550314

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I imagine it would be only a software and interface issue in the main.

In any case it wouldn’t let anyone know about the missile’s performance.

March 19, 2007 at 10:31 am in reply to: General Discussion #321807

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There are some very talented groups in the UK at the moment, they always seem to slip through the net though :rolleyes:

I guess this is the problem when you leave the choice up to the majority of people. It should be properly discussed by learned people to reach a logical conclusion, like here……

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😀 😀 😀

March 19, 2007 at 10:31 am in reply to: Eurovision Uk entry. #1934219

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There are some very talented groups in the UK at the moment, they always seem to slip through the net though :rolleyes:

I guess this is the problem when you leave the choice up to the majority of people. It should be properly discussed by learned people to reach a logical conclusion, like here……

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😀 😀 😀
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