Looks like a revival of the Battleship concept. The 90 degree angle on the ramp-boat is ugly, IMHO

Pic taken May 2014, published 27/07/15:

What an incredibly beautiful paint scheme. Nothing quite as beautiful as this that I’ve seen in recent times. Most beautiful 5th gen plane I’d vote.

agree, in the long run, economy win every time

You’re right, from an economic point of view, NATO would win. I was speakiing from the technical point of view of the ease of manufacture, ruggedness and maintainability of the WP platforms.

Its how the Soviets won WW2 despite the lack of a vibrant economy.

Fascinating topic.

I think that there are some important points that would have favored a WP victory in a real war but let me first define some parameters for the scenario:

1. War does not go nuclear.
2. The war is not a week or two’s engagement but assumes 1-5 year period.
3. The theatre of operations is restricted solely to Europe leaving out Turkey’s Asian regions.
4. Resupply and replenishment is not blocked for NATO (open seas)
5. War takes place only between NATO and WP. All others stay neutral.

Under these circumstances I feel that:
1. Because of the Lancaster rule, quantity would have a quality all its own.
2. All NATO European air bases are within missile strike range, significantly effecting operations.
3. Dense radar network and developed infrastructure would provide cover for some of the WP training deficiencies
4. WP HOBS missiles would mean a clear WVR advantage for WP.
5. Ease of manufacture, simplicity and ruggedness would give an increasing quantity advantage to WP as the war drags on
6. Dense SAM networks would ensure no quick victory possible for NATO

All these factors suggests to me that an initial advantage for NATO would quickly move to a stalemate and the tides would then turn irrevocably against it.

My 0.02

AFP suggests about 260 casualties with PKK, although some Turkish estimates higher while PKK estimates are only in the dozens.

http://u.afp.com/ZwyR

Is TuAF using SIGINT or AWACs platforms?

Hmm just typed a reply didn’t post… Testing…

Tested.

I think that’s a great idea Sanem. Also consider a satellite or high altitude radar as stealth aircraft are not stealthy from a top-down angle.

Following are some of the platforms likely to be used by the TuAF:

I wonder if the Anka will have an attack role and if it does, what kind of munition it will use.

Sanem, have to hand it to you, you’ve kept the UCAV flame alight for a long time. I think you may get your wish at least partially if Israel attacks Iran. Something tells me UCAVs just may play a role.