Best Strike Aircraft - Page 13

glyn · 04-17-2007, 12:54 PM

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Originally Posted by JMH

The F-117 Nighthawk when used at night would be the best ground attack aircraft, for stealth and accuracy. In regards to firpower and survivability the A-10 Warthog would be the best all-round ground attack aircraft when used in daytime operations.

In spite of the designation it has carried since being introduced to an astonished world, the soon - to - be - retired F-117 is not a fighter. It is a miniature bomber optimised for special nocturnal tasks. It is not a ground attack aircraft. I have a lot of time for the proven abilities of the Franco-British Jaguar.

Big K · 04-19-2007, 02:50 AM

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Originally Posted by glyn

In spite of the designation it has carried since being introduced to an astonished world, the soon - to - be - retired F-117 is not a fighter. It is a miniature bomber optimised for special nocturnal tasks. It is not a ground attack aircraft. I have a lot of time for the proven abilities of the Franco-British Jaguar.

glyn

what about Tornado?? isnt it good enough?

glyn · 04-19-2007, 05:05 AM

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Originally Posted by Big K

glyn

what about Tornado?? isnt it good enough?

Well, it does the job, but it should be remembered that the original design was for a machine that could do two jobs, namely ground attack and as a fighter. The Jaguar on the other hand was optimised for the single job of ground attack, and generally you find that a specialist tool does its job more effectively than a multi-purpose tool. There is plenty of airframe life remaining on the Jaguar. The decision to retire it is purely a political one.

Big K · 04-19-2007, 05:24 AM

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Originally Posted by glyn

Well, it does the job, but it should be remembered that the original design was for a machine that could do two jobs, namely ground attack and as a fighter. The Jaguar on the other hand was optimised for the single job of ground attack, and generally you find that a specialist tool does its job more effectively than a multi-purpose tool. There is plenty of airframe life remaining on the Jaguar. The decision to retire it is purely a political one.

ok.

thanks for info. than i'll take Sepecat Jaguar please

with his upper wing pylons?

hello · 06-02-2007, 14:56 PM

The upper-wing pylons are for Sidewinders - not a2g weapons. It would be rather weird to flip over and drop bombs... and keeping bulky a2g weapons on those pylons would surely destroy maneuverability.

texasjohn · 06-03-2007, 00:08 AM

"The upper-wing pylons are for Sidewinders" - I wonder if any other aircraft has come up with this idea. Anyone? very curious

glyn · 06-23-2008, 05:29 AM

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Originally Posted by texasjohn

"The upper-wing pylons are for Sidewinders" - I wonder if any other aircraft has come up with this idea. Anyone? very curious

Consider the fact that there have been fighters with overwing fuel tanks! The EE/BAC Lightning had them. Needs must when the Devil drives!

obrescia · 06-23-2008, 13:57 PM

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Originally Posted by SuperFlanker

So, which aircraft do you guys feel is the best ground attack/strike aircraft?

gotta be the F-15E, but from your list it would have to be Tornado (carries stuff like the JP233 runway denial pod).

Skywatcher · 06-24-2008, 00:37 AM

Well, I personally prefer the A-10 since the thing is so darn survivable (and you gotta love the 30mm Avenger gatling cannon).

Granted, I'm thinking of strike as being closer to interdiction and CAS style missions right now.

obrescia · 06-24-2008, 01:33 AM

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Originally Posted by Skywatcher

Well, I personally prefer the A-10 since the thing is so darn survivable (and you gotta love the 30mm Avenger gatling cannon).

Granted, I'm thinking of strike as being closer to interdiction and CAS style missions right now.

Always loved the A-10! Nothing better in the weeds!! An amazing airplane! Brilliant straight wing, twin tail, quiet spaced-engines, crazy gun, semi-recessed wheels (for belly landings) on & on & on. Brilliant!!

View Poll Results: Which is the best dedicated strike/ground attack aircrafT?
A-10 Warthog	61	48.80%
MiG-27	25	20.00%
SEPECAT Jaguar	8	6.40%
Mirage V	4	3.20%
Tornado Gr.4	27	21.60%
Voters: 125. You may not vote on this poll

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06-02-2007, 14:56 PM	#185 (permalink)
hello Contributor Join Date: 05-31-05 Posts: 683	The upper-wing pylons are for Sidewinders - not a2g weapons. It would be rather weird to flip over and drop bombs... and keeping bulky a2g weapons on those pylons would surely destroy maneuverability.

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texasjohn *Senior Contributor* Join Date: 07-28-06 Location: Arlington, TX Posts: 985 Country:	"The upper-wing pylons are for Sidewinders" - I wonder if any other aircraft has come up with this idea. Anyone? very curious

06-24-2008, 00:37 AM	#189 (permalink)
Skywatcher Patron Join Date: 03-14-08 Posts: 161	Well, I personally prefer the A-10 since the thing is so darn survivable (and you gotta love the 30mm Avenger gatling cannon). Granted, I'm thinking of strike as being closer to interdiction and CAS style missions right now.

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