View Single Post
Old 05-16-2006, 18:11 PM   #60 (permalink)
Gun Grape
Resident Curmudgeon
Military Professional
 
Gun Grape's Avatar
 
Join Date: 03-12-05
Location: Panama City Fl
Posts: 2,884
Quote:
Originally Posted by Maximus
Yes, they do indeed. But can you still consider them calling a Patrol a/c. Moreover, would the AF choose an aircraft with a crew of 10-12 people for anti-ship patrol missions?

An F-18 or even an F-16 could get the job done much easily!
Well the USAF plane that is tasked with maritime patrol/antishipping and mining operations is the B-52
Gun Grape is offline   Reply With Quote