Why should i buy a fleet of F-22 - Page 7

dalem · 07-26-2006, 16:40 PM

I don't think anyone's going to bother to top the F-22. I see the next generation of AAW as a screen of small high-G UAV armed with some BVR and IR missiles, backstopped by a flight of F-22 for sniper work, all quarterbacked from an AWACS platform in the background.

For really hot zones add another screen of F-15s (or F-35s if they are not more valuable for strike missions) for extra shazaam.

The generation after THAT maybe it's all UAVs with a pair of F-22s to protect the mothership.

If I were in charge I'd be developing a missile/radar/IR combo that can track and hit the little UAV buggers.

That's my opinion anyway.

-dale

Hk40 · 07-26-2006, 20:44 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ARH Gabriel

I'm a country; any country you want. And i need to upgrade my air fleet as part of modern defence system. Why should i buy a fleet of F-22 raptor ?

Well, we should start by asking what your needs are?
Does everyone need a Ferrari?
Look at Sweeden or Brazil, they might like to purchase a fleet of F-22's, but is that really appropriate? Does it fit the need?
Currently the entire market is wide open with options. Look at the F-16, sales are still conducted with an entire array of options (that fit the needs).
It depends on budget, economy, and the application.
~ Hk40 ~

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07-26-2006, 16:40 PM	#91 (permalink)
dalem Lord High Hullabalooster *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 11-23-04 Location: Columbia Heights, MN Posts: 8,552 Country:	I don't think anyone's going to bother to top the F-22. I see the next generation of AAW as a screen of small high-G UAV armed with some BVR and IR missiles, backstopped by a flight of F-22 for sniper work, all quarterbacked from an AWACS platform in the background. For really hot zones add another screen of F-15s (or F-35s if they are not more valuable for strike missions) for extra shazaam. The generation after THAT maybe it's all UAVs with a pair of F-22s to protect the mothership. If I were in charge I'd be developing a missile/radar/IR combo that can track and hit the little UAV buggers. That's my opinion anyway. -dale

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