Both the E and F versions were nuke capable. Free fall nukes though, no SRAM capability.

Actually re-reading my reply what I should have said was that N.Vietnam takes over the South quickly in a lightning attack, despite U.S. aid. So, yes there would still have been a conflict of some kind….perhaps just not on the scale of the real ‘nam.

Of course, one would have to assume a South Vietnam in 2000+ being invaded its northely neigbour. What would China and Russia do?

Here’s another scenario:

There was no war in the 1960’s. Vietnam took over the South, despite being equipped with U.S . weapons. By 1990, Vietnam has the 4th biggest economy in E.Asia after Japan, Taiwan and China. Massive trade links with the U.S. Therefore, risk of war in the 1990’s – 2000 lessened.

He’s in Leeds General Infirmary, not too far from where I live.

Looting? Perhaps one term for it. However, looting is pehaps more akin to what the NAZI’s did when they raided various stately homes and museums throughout Europe and lifted hundreds of valuable works of art. Works of art are valuable, more so than an obselete fighter jet as at least one can sell a painting and use the cash raised.

Who wants a clapped out Mig 25 or Mirage F-1???? Esp afer being buried in the sand for several weeks.

If this is the case then “blimey”!!!

F-117’s to Israel sounds a bit like a “semi” proposal to sell Israel surplus F-111’s to Israel I read about in AFM many moons ago.

The idea was rejected as it was felt that with its strategic range, it would further upset the balnce of power in the Mid East. That said, the US provided the Israeli’s long range F-15I’s.

Of course, one can use the F-15I defensively, as a pure fighter if necessary. The F-117 is 99.9% offensive.