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Bowman · 05-24-2007, 20:31 PM

I would prefer that the RN purchase a navalized Typhoon over the F-35. Our stealth attack needs can be met with cruise missiles. Typhoon looks to offer superior air-to-air capability to F-35. It is also much cheaper. If the RN flew the same plane as the RAF, there would be very significant logistical advantages, too.

The F-15 is an extremely impressive aircraft. However, the F-3 evolved during a time when the main aerial threat to the U.K. and its shipping lanes was regimental-strength Backfire attacks. The F-3's outstanding range and loitering ability, combined with similar armament, would have given it a tactical edge over the F-15 IMHO.

05-24-2007, 20:31 PM	#18 (permalink)
Bowman Regular Join Date: 03-26-07 Posts: 72	I would prefer that the RN purchase a navalized Typhoon over the F-35. Our stealth attack needs can be met with cruise missiles. Typhoon looks to offer superior air-to-air capability to F-35. It is also much cheaper. If the RN flew the same plane as the RAF, there would be very significant logistical advantages, too. The F-15 is an extremely impressive aircraft. However, the F-3 evolved during a time when the main aerial threat to the U.K. and its shipping lanes was regimental-strength Backfire attacks. The F-3's outstanding range and loitering ability, combined with similar armament, would have given it a tactical edge over the F-15 IMHO.