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Is there a reason F-22s are being used to take these balloons down? Is it to take advantage of a training opportunity? I would think less advanced aircraft may
by PaulWaldman 4y ago
Is there a reason F-22s are being used to take these balloons down?
Is it to take advantage of a training opportunity? I would think less advanced aircraft may be more cost effective to operate.
- Server6 4y agoProbably to send a message to China more than anything.
- CydeWeys 4y agoThe F-22s are the most capable and are thus what are actually on-station as a reaction force, plus they have the highest flight ceiling which is relevant for taking out some of these balloons.
- willis936 4y agoTwo kills in two weeks? What an amazing 334 million USD aircraft. We should have more!
- gateorade 4y agoThe f-22 is also the US fighter with the highest combat ceiling. I believe the actual number is still classified. The f22 took the shot on the balloon last week at 58 thousand feet, which is higher than many fighters can fly. This one was considerably lower. But IIRC Alaska is a common station location for f-22s so may have just been coincidence.
- jonnybgood 4y agoYes, there is a reason. The F-22 is an integral part of the US Integrated Air Defense System for the homeland. Any foreign engagement by air of the US homeland will first be met with F-22s.
- blueprint 4y agohomeland
- khmii 4y ago[dead]