F-15s from Kadena AB

[Downs]

I agree F-16 is probably one of the best bang for the buck fighters we ever made.

[ZYouL8R]

He with the C2, tankers or the fighters?

He's a Cock.

[bottlerocket]

He's a Cock.

lucky bastard... I wouldn't mind being an Eagle driver in Japan no matter what squadron. Someday...

[Couver]

I agree F-16 is probably one of the best bang for the buck fighters we ever made.

Robin Olds nailed it there. The problem with the 16 is short legs and not a whole lot of air to ground capability. JDAMs helped that a lot though.

Over all I agree. They are cheap and evil incarnate at knife fighting range.

***edit anyone wanting a good read his book is great... If not look him up on Wiki he was a brilliant guy he came up with the F-16 based on mostly math and aerodynamics.

[Gargamel]

Robin Olds nailed it there. The problem with the 16 is short legs and not a whole lot of air to ground capability. JDAMs helped that a lot though.

Over all I agree. They are cheap and evil incarnate at knife fighting range.

***edit anyone wanting a good read his book is great... If not look him up on Wiki he was a brilliant guy he came up with the F-16 based on mostly math and aerodynamics.

The F/A-18 C/D is better than the Viper in the Low-Speed High-AoA type of engagement, but once we get into sustained turning rates and getting into the energy\vertical fight, the Viper has the edge over the Hornet.

But with the JHMCS (Helmet mounted Sights) and high off-boresight missiles, its a new game when you get within visual range....



Let's just say that I would rather be in a stealthy airframe with lots of AMRAAMs with a datalink to an active AWACS.

[Couver]

Garg the F-16 will be carrying the AIM-9X as well. Nothing like looking over your shoulder to tell it where to go. You are right though datalink and AMRAAMs any day.

[Downs]

But with the JHMCS (Helmet mounted Sights) and high off-boresight missiles, its a new game when you get within visual range....

I hate that F'in helmet. I've only worked on it when I was in school for my MOS but that was enough to make me want to never work on it. Lucky for me I'm at a C-130 unit right now and my next unit is a Frog Squadron

[Mustangfreak]

Fuck I miss that place. Thanks for posting.

[bottlerocket]

Garg the F-16 will be carrying the AIM-9X as well. Nothing like looking over your shoulder to tell it where to go. You are right though datalink and AMRAAMs any day.

They already carry them AFAIK. They are also upgrading them to be able to take out surface targets lol. EOIR missiles are bad news