Favorite American Fighter jet?

[BUFF]

Thought I would start a thread up in hurr...

So whats your favorite military jet(if your a jet fan)

Mine:
F-15E Strike Eagle

[Ironduke]

I really like the F-35, even though it isn't in service. The F-35 carrier version is my favorite.

[Gio]

Has to be the F-14 Tomcat for me. :D

[BUFF]

The F-35C in all will probably be the best version, since it is bigger(more fuel, i also believe external pylons), and should beable to have a bigger payload.

Once SDB(small diameter bombs) come into service, the attack capability for all the versions of the F-35 should be significantly increased.

The Pent' is working on 250lbs or higher that have a high explosive warhead comparable to a 1,000lb bomb.

The F-35A/B/C will also integrate many of the F/A-22s features. But I love the F-35B since it as STOVL capability and capable of flying at supersonic speeds I believe.

[Ironduke]

I think as a replacement for the F-14 the F/A-18 Hornet/Super Hornet just doesn't cut it. The F-35C will replace the F/A-18's on carriers.

[Lunatock]

Make that 3 anti-Hornet people here. :D

[BUFF]

err

The F/A-18E/F Super Hornet, I think will just do fine. In time the range will be increased, all the problems will be fixed, and believe it or not the only reason why the F-14 beat the F/A-18E/F was because the F-14 are flown by veteran pilots.

The F/A-18E/F will have the APG-79 AESA radar by Northrop Grumman, AIM-9X integration. The Super Hornets low RCS will compensate for the non-integration of the AIM-54

Plus it has proven to be a great strike fighter, better then the F-14D 'Bombcat' since thats what it was made for.

[Bill]

A-10, DEFINITELY.

The F-18E/F really needs more thrust. It's really lacking in that department.

Way overpriced too.

[troung]

hmmmmm

1. F-16A/B Block 15 MLU
2. F-4E
3. F-14A/D
4. F-8
5. F-5E/F

It's so hard to pick just one.

[Bill]

The lawn dart is your fave Troung?

Ughhh....

LOL

[BUFF]

ahh

Heheh...I'll make a list like Troung did:

1. F-15E Strike Eagle
2. F-16C/D Fighting Falcon
3. F-111F Aardvark
4. F-4G Wild Weasel
5. F-14A/D Tomcat

Damn I miss those F-111s, and F-4s.

[Bill]

The mighty Aardvark.

[BUFF]

Nice pic M21.

It would be nice if we still had some F-111s, definitely one of the best low level tactical bombers, and one of the best USAF ever.

F-111s since they can fly at tree top level, had a great SEAD capability.

I've been to Ellesworth AFB before, and seen a F-111 on display ahhh I love em. Not to mention seen a BUFF, C-54D Skymaster, B-29 Superfortress, and a lot of others.

[Bill]

I took that pic at Hill AFB in June. That particular Vark is destined to be a static display at the Hill AFB Museum. I got a lot of awesome pix from my VIP tour, i'll post em as we go.

[2DREZQ]

1. F-12A (the fighter version of the SR-71 basically)

2. F-104A but with the lateset engine, Mach 2.2? Right, but only
if you throttle back to avoid overheating the skin. (Canopy is rated to
2.6) change a few critical areas to titanium,
and your looking at Mach 2.5.

3. P-80 The Shooting Star. Richard Bong was killed in one. My dad has one of the turbine blades from that very aircraft.