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re: F22 stealth fighters made their combat debut yesterday.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 3:14 pm to GeauxHard
Posted on 9/24/14 at 3:14 pm to GeauxHard
LINKWell, carrier based aircraft from US have been making sorties for some time now, as well as French non stealth fighters. F22, was not needed.
We also have air assets in Jordan. I'm almost willing to bet the 22's flew from there.
We also have air assets in Jordan. I'm almost willing to bet the 22's flew from there.
This post was edited on 9/24/14 at 3:20 pm
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Posted on 9/24/14 at 3:19 pm to H.M. Murdock
Indeed they were and without incident. But this little situation provided us an optimum battle test to see if the F22 could be detected by advanced Russian radar.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 3:22 pm to GeauxHard
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Indeed they were and without incident. But this little situation provided us an optimum battle test to see if the F22 could be detected by advanced Russian radar.
It is assumed Russia had its own .mil in Syria at the onset with their radar....I would prefer keeping the 22's capabilities a bit more quiet. Remember, this allowed them to get a good look at the effectiveness of their counters just as we got to play with our 22.
This post was edited on 9/24/14 at 3:23 pm
Posted on 9/24/14 at 3:26 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
Maybe that's what I heard flying over my house yesterday.
I think I saw one on display at the Belle Chase airshow years ago.
I think I saw one on display at the Belle Chase airshow years ago.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 3:27 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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I think it's crazy that we've had these $100 million jets for 8 years and are just now getting to play with them.
just trying to keep it fair
unfortunately the long term plan for these fine killing platforms is as a controllerPosted on 9/24/14 at 3:27 pm to H.M. Murdock
It is a bit of a catch 22 (Pun intended). If a Russian made radar was turned on and "painted" an F22, then we would know that they could see us. If painted, then we could try out our ELINT capabilities to see if we could jam it.
Also, if painted, that would be provocation to unleash hell on Assad (possibly our goal anyway). If we did that and Russia responded by sending up MiGs, we would want our most advanced fighter in the air.
Also, if painted, that would be provocation to unleash hell on Assad (possibly our goal anyway). If we did that and Russia responded by sending up MiGs, we would want our most advanced fighter in the air.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 3:30 pm to H.M. Murdock
ISIS thought they were seeing mirages in the sky... Unfortunately for them, they were right.
Yay Frenchies... they made a correct decision!
Yay Frenchies... they made a correct decision!
Posted on 9/24/14 at 3:56 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
For the plane people in the thread.
Grumman Ironworks - Hellcat and Tigercat and Bearcat - Oh My!
WWII Warbird Engine Start Medley.
Grumman Ironworks - Hellcat and Tigercat and Bearcat - Oh My!
WWII Warbird Engine Start Medley.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 3:58 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
They had a lot of problems when we first got them apparently.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 4:17 pm to The Mick
Take a look at the F35. That giant steaming piece of crap.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 4:26 pm to GeauxxxTigers23
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The missions represent the F-22’s combat debut, eight years after the sophisticated jet entered front-line service.
i'm calling bullshite on this..
i would bet that they have been using them for 10+ years and didn't want anyone to know..
and i have no problem with that. i don't need to know everything the military does or will do for the protection of this great nation.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 4:28 pm to MapGuy
Map, last I heard, ISIS didn't have an air force. Why we need a $160,000,000 jet when the old F15, 16 and 18 would be just fine.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 4:31 pm to Count Chocula
i agree.. we actually could have used some Kaplan crop dusters for that matter..
my post was calling bullshite to the government leading us to believe they just started using these jets. it's just silly
my post was calling bullshite to the government leading us to believe they just started using these jets. it's just silly
Posted on 9/24/14 at 4:43 pm to MapGuy
I go to Langley AFB weekly for work and the F-22s there have a gold/bronze canopy. They are a sight to see though and when they take off they make a sound at a whole different level than the other jets at Langley.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 4:45 pm to OU812
Bet ISIS is scared shitless of their Super Cruise capabilities
This post was edited on 9/24/14 at 4:50 pm
Posted on 9/24/14 at 5:47 pm to onelochevy
Not dog fighting as there are no enemy aircraft to fight.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 5:54 pm to Spaceman Spiff
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Not dog fighting as there are no enemy aircraft to fight.
F22 not meant to dogfight anyway. It fights BVR.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 6:33 pm to GeauxHard
The E-18 Growlers are more than adequate to suppress any SAM or other surface threats. You mention Russian MIgs - are any based in Syria? Not that any are aware of, right? The use of the Raptor was nothing more than a look at my toy or maybe even a rotation in forces. No valid A2A threats.
Posted on 9/24/14 at 6:35 pm to NOFOX
Assuming the IFF is working properly and the rules of engagement allow for it.
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