Wow, old thread.
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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! |
The Harpoons are for "spearing" a surfaced "whale", not necessarily for an ASuW mission.
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Originally Posted by ArmchairGeneral
I don't really know, but I have read that they disliked most of them, with good reason. Who wants to fly a fighter named Fishbed?  I've heard they did like Fulcrum and Flanker, though. |
Havoc is/was probably "worn" with pride as well.
Even if it is the most butt-ugly gunship ever conceived.
I mean, how do you go from a sleek and menacing beauty like the Hind and then design the Havoc?
