10/26 The F-22 is supposed to replace the F-15. The JSF is supposed to
replace the A-10, F-16, and F-18. Anything going to replace the F-14?
\_ f-14 to be retired at its EOL. though, I don't know what if
anything is going to replace it as a naval interceptor; certainly
not the f-18. perhaps the JSF.
\_ the joint strike fighter will have a carrier variant i believe
\_ The Navy has been replacing the F-14 with the Super Hornet
modified F-18s of late in as many cases as possible. Dunno
what is currently fulfilling the role of a Naval interceptor,
but considering the current air to air missile tech., and that
the F-14 was built as a platform for the Phoenix, the use
of the aircraft isn't so critical anymore...
\_ Do pilots these days still engage in dog fights these days? I
thought they shoot eveything with missiles.
thought they shoot eveything with missiles nowadays. So
maneuverability is less important.
\_ How about pulling out of a dive bomb with two stingers
you just noticed on your butt?
\_ you'd think that. but avoiding friendly fire means waiting until
you can spot the enemy to kill them. so not quite |
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