Favorite American Fighter jet?

BUFFB52 · 08-02-2003, 23:57 PM

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** · 08-03-2003, 00:00 AM

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

**Gio** · 08-03-2003, 00:05 AM

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

BUFFB52 · 08-03-2003, 00:06 AM

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** · 08-03-2003, 00:22 AM

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** · 08-03-2003, 01:32 AM

Make that 3 anti-Hornet people here. :D

BUFFB52 · 08-03-2003, 16:07 PM

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.

Anon · 08-03-2003, 20:58 PM

A-10, DEFINITELY.

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

Way overpriced too.

troung · 08-04-2003, 07:10 AM

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.

Anon · 08-04-2003, 12:45 PM

The lawn dart is your fave Troung?

Ughhh....

LOL

BUFFB52 · 08-04-2003, 18:48 PM

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.

Anon · 08-04-2003, 20:11 PM

The mighty Aardvark.

BUFFB52 · 08-04-2003, 23:09 PM

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.

Anon · 08-05-2003, 02:35 AM

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 · 08-05-2003, 11:52 AM

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.

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BUFFB52 Regular Join Date: 08-02-03 Posts: 116	Favorite American Fighter jet? 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 __________________ http://www.acewreckingco.com/pic/slimshady3000/sig.jpg

08-03-2003, 16:07 PM	#7 (permalink)
BUFFB52 Regular Join Date: 08-02-03 Posts: 116	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.

08-04-2003, 18:48 PM	#11 (permalink)
BUFFB52 Regular Join Date: 08-02-03 Posts: 116	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.

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2DREZQ Contributor Join Date: 08-04-03 Posts: 702	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. __________________ USS North Dakota

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08-03-2003, 00:00 AM	#2 (permalink)
Ironduke Burgomaster Join Date: 08-02-03 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 6,802 Country:	I really like the F-35, even though it isn't in service. The F-35 carrier version is my favorite.

08-03-2003, 00:05 AM	#3 (permalink)
Gio Administrator Join Date: 08-02-03 Location: Westwood, Los Angeles, California Posts: 918 Country:	Has to be the F-14 Tomcat for me. :D

08-03-2003, 00:06 AM	#4 (permalink)
BUFFB52 Regular Join Date: 08-02-03 Posts: 116	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.

08-03-2003, 00:22 AM	#5 (permalink)
Ironduke Burgomaster Join Date: 08-02-03 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 6,802 Country:	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.

08-03-2003, 01:32 AM	#6 (permalink)
Lunatock Staff Emeritus Join Date: 08-03-03 Location: Southeast Pennsylvania Posts: 3,497 Country:	Make that 3 anti-Hornet people here. :D

08-03-2003, 20:58 PM	#8 (permalink)
Anon New Member Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 0	A-10, DEFINITELY. The F-18E/F really needs more thrust. It's really lacking in that department. Way overpriced too.

08-04-2003, 07:10 AM	#9 (permalink)
troung A Self Important *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 4,236 Country:	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.

08-04-2003, 12:45 PM	#10 (permalink)
Anon New Member Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 0	The lawn dart is your fave Troung? Ughhh.... LOL

08-04-2003, 20:11 PM	#12 (permalink)
Anon New Member Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 0	The mighty Aardvark.

08-04-2003, 23:09 PM	#13 (permalink)
BUFFB52 Regular Join Date: 08-02-03 Posts: 116	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.

08-05-2003, 02:35 AM	#14 (permalink)
Anon New Member Join Date: 08-03-03 Posts: 0	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.

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