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March 3, 2013 at 10:19 pm in reply to: Tornado in trouble or flight test? #2315415

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My pleasure to help.

March 3, 2013 at 6:03 pm in reply to: Tornado in trouble or flight test? #2315522

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Test

I would say it was a test, given the presence of registration marks on the intake.

March 3, 2013 at 4:26 pm in reply to: Avro Vulcan vs. B-58 Hustler vs. Tu-22B Blinder #2315591

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The Tu-22 had the longest career, it was even exported to Iraq and Libya. I think the Hustler and the Vulcan were more revolutionary in their designs. Russian, back then, tended to be simpler and more hardy as a result. Even though I like the B-58, I would go with the Blinder.

March 3, 2013 at 4:18 pm in reply to: What does JAS-39 offer over F/A-18 or F-16? #2315605

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Cost

I would say the biggest advantage the Gripen has over the F-16 and F/A-18 is cost. The legacy Hornet is no longer in production, so any acquisitions made there would have to be all second-hand. The Super Hornet is not in the same class of fighter as the Gripen. With the F/A-18E/F, one is doubling-up on almost everything vs. the Gripen. I do think a mixed Gripen/Super Hornet force would be very capable.

Age is the next advantage over the F-16 and F/A-18. The Gripen is a younger design (1987 FF.) than that of its Western competitors. The Gripen entered Swedish service before the Super Hornet entered USN service, however. The E-model Gripens will offer more advanced technology than can be found in late-model Block 52 F-16’s.

March 3, 2013 at 4:02 pm in reply to: Blue Angels under threat #2315669

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There is nothing on the Angel’s web-site to indicate any cancellations. The Thunderbirds have the bad news, in bold, on their front page.

afthunderbirds.com

blueangels.navy.mil

What will the Thunderbirds be doing on their time off?

March 2, 2013 at 2:49 pm in reply to: Blue Angels under threat #2316593

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Can we cut the Obama 2013 world tour?

March 2, 2013 at 1:27 pm in reply to: Y20 thread #2316650

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What is that white line coming out from under the wing?

March 2, 2013 at 1:15 pm in reply to: Blue Angels under threat #2316663

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Sad

Wow. I guess air shows in the U.S. will become a thing of the past.

February 16, 2013 at 7:05 pm in reply to: MiG-29 Fulcrum #2369223

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Two

Perhaps I can stop the arguing for a moment with a question relating to earlier MiG-29 variants…

I’m glad someone posted that photo of the Luftwafe MiG-29 with the R-27 because it got me wondering……how many R-27’s can the earlier MiG-29’s (Fulcrum-A, Fulcrum-C) carry?

Is two on the inboard pylons the limit or is it possible to carry four on the inboard and middle underwing pylons? Are the full complement of R-27 models supported? (i.e. R-27R, R-27T, R-27ER, R-27ET?)

Look forward to any answers. Thanks!

I have only ever seen the MiG-29 carrying two R-27s, one SARH, the other IR guided. The remaining pylons being used for R-60 or R-73 carriage.

February 16, 2013 at 2:09 pm in reply to: More power than airframe #2369333

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FBW

Modern fly-by-wire systems would prevent flying at operational limits. There is no way for the pilot to “Overfly” the aircraft. I think modern engines are much better than their predecessors. Also, modern airframes are lighter and stronger through the use of composites.

February 16, 2013 at 2:01 pm in reply to: Super Tucano #2369335

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Maybe the guy already tried a google search and then tried to post here to see if he could get more original pictures.

Nic

OP did not indicate a Google search in the initial post.

February 15, 2013 at 8:36 pm in reply to: Super Tucano #2369573

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Google

I can’t resist and apologize in advance

http://lmgtfy.com/?q=a-29+super+tucano+pictures

February 6, 2013 at 12:39 am in reply to: Iran to Unveil New Fighter Tomorrow – Qaher 313 ??? #2244491

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That is actually an ejection handle, from a Martin-Baker AU11A or similar.

The seat looks as if it is bolted to the airframe without any type of rail system.

February 3, 2013 at 12:52 am in reply to: how exactly is lift generated? #2246831

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LOL

February 2, 2013 at 3:03 pm in reply to: Iran to Unveil New Fighter Tomorrow – Qaher 313 ??? #2247141

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I’ll believe it when I see it in the air. However, I wouldn’t discount Iranian capability. They have been able to keep the Tomcats in the air after decades of embargo.
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