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Isn't it likely that the F16s are up for reconnaissance? Any time there's a touch of trouble here (in Belfast), there's invariably several helicopters over head

Isn't it likely that the F16s are up for reconnaissance? Any time there's a touch of trouble here (in Belfast), there's invariably several helicopters over head. Nowadays these are normally small police helicopters, but up until a few years ago heavier military helicopters were common. I imagine that a plane would be preferable in a bigger city such as Cairo, especially if the protests are spread out.

ceejayoz 16y ago
No one uses F-16s for crowd reconnaissance. You'd be much better off with a few helicopters, which can hover over a problem spot, or any of the variety of fixed-wing aircraft specifically designed for it - good downwards visibility, low stall speed, etc.