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  • #16
    gf0012,

    Whenever someone screams "Soviets" to you, just reply "IDF" ;)
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    • #17
      Originally posted by Doktor View Post
      gf0012,

      Whenever someone screams "Soviets" to you, just reply "IDF" ;)
      well, you have GCI, or you have meaningful help :)
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      • #18
        Originally posted by Steven Jaime View Post
        Is the Super Hornet still viable against emerging threats from the Mig-35 and Flanker Series? Also still viable in the Air Superiority role as its secondary mission?
        For better or worse, the F-18 E/F WILL be called upon to perform the AS role (at least until the F-35 comes on-line), though it will be backed-up by F-18G'S. As long as the F-18 E/F utilizes it's superior BVR capabilities, it should be okay; even in the merge, it's superior high-AOA maneuverability should help. Given the current status of pilot training overall, my money's on the Superbug pilot.
        "There is never enough time to do or say all the things that we would wish. The thing is to try to do as much as you can in the time that you have. Remember Scrooge, time is short, and suddenly, you're not there any more." -Ghost of Christmas Present, Scrooge

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        • #19
          Originally posted by Stitch View Post
          For better or worse, the F-18 E/F WILL be called upon to perform the AS role (at least until the F-35 comes on-line), though it will be backed-up by F-18G'S. As long as the F-18 E/F utilizes it's superior BVR capabilities, it should be okay; even in the merge, it's superior high-AOA maneuverability should help. Given the current status of pilot training overall, my money's on the Superbug pilot.
          How about WVR? It's got great nose point ability to point the Flanker or rival. It has the JHMCS and AIM-9x, which is an important factor gaining WVR combat for the Rhino, which why the Rhino is very potent in WVR with those weapons and systems. It has great manuverablility with unlimited AOA. I don't think overall the rhino is that easy to beat in WVR and BVR. It's really the pilot well trained for the mission, my money is on the Rhino driver also. But many pilots need to be trained well to face the factors in WVR combat.

          Rhinos all so superior in WVR if it has the right things it needs to gain WVR combat. Overall it's a great AS fighter for the US Navy for now.

          It's not really the machine,

          I found this quote from a forum telling some of the factors of A2A for the super hornet in this case.

          "you'll get the idea that it's not always about the platform (that being the Super Hornet in this case) but the system of which it is. And a question like "is this aircraft good for air to air combat" is sort of like asking "how long is a piece of string", there's many other variables outside of simply the aircraft's specifications that will determine its effectiveness in combat. Aircraft don't engage in mano e mano gladiatorial combat, they operate as part of a multi-platform warfighting system. Within one such system, the primary operators of the Super Hornet, the US Navy, appear to have faith in the Super Hornet's ability to perform in air to air missions"
          Last edited by Steven Jaime; 07 Jul 13,, 04:38.

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          • #20
            its not just about the platform...

            it's about the package and the systems that are available ad feeding into that package
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            • #21
              "you'll get the idea that it's not always about the platform (that being the Super Hornet in this case) but the system of which it is. And a question like "is this aircraft good for air to air combat" is sort of like asking "how long is a piece of string", there's many other variables outside of simply the aircraft's specifications that will determine its effectiveness in combat. Aircraft don't engage in mano e mano gladiatorial combat, they operate as part of a multi-platform warfighting system. Within one such system, the primary operators of the Super Hornet, the US Navy, appear to have faith in the Super Hornet's ability to perform in air to air missions"
              Dead nuts on.

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              • #22
                Originally posted by Chogy View Post
                Dead nuts on.
                ;) yea nuts on.

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                • #23
                  Originally posted by Steven Jaime View Post

                  I found this quote from a forum telling some of the factors of A2A for the super hornet in this case.
                  "you'll get the idea that it's not always about the platform (that being the Super Hornet in this case) but the system of which it is. And a question like "is this aircraft good for air to air combat" is sort of like asking "how long is a piece of string", there's many other variables outside of simply the aircraft's specifications that will determine its effectiveness in combat. Aircraft don't engage in mano e mano gladiatorial combat, they operate as part of a multi-platform warfighting system. Within one such system, the primary operators of the Super Hornet, the US Navy, appear to have faith in the Super Hornet's ability to perform in air to air missions"
                  ..... now that text looks familiar... :)
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                  • #24
                    Originally posted by gf0012-aust View Post
                    ..... now that text looks familiar... :)
                    Where have you seen that text? :confu: :pop:

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                    • #25
                      Originally posted by gf0012-aust View Post
                      its not just about the platform...

                      it's about the package and the systems that are available ad feeding into that package
                      Yes, exactly right about that.

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