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That's pretty worrisome considering the costs of a F-22, as well as the costs of an F-35 vs. a Hornet (which can outperform it apparently). From it's specs, it
by caycep 13y ago
That's pretty worrisome considering the costs of a F-22, as well as the costs of an F-35 vs. a Hornet (which can outperform it apparently). From it's specs, it's a terrible bomber compared with the A-6's...
Compromised designs are compromised designs.
- greedo 13y agoI love the Intruder, but it simply wouldn't survive in today's environment, especially against S300 etc. It was relatively slow, had a huge radar profile, and was pretty much a single role aircraft. It did pack a huge wallop though, and had great range. What's really sad is comparing the capabilities of today's carrier airwing with what was available in 1991. Then you had F-14D, F/A-18C, S3, A-6. A great array of aircraft that had the range to take the fight to the enemy. Now you have the F/A-18E, F/A-18C, and that's it. No S3 for ASW, no long ranged tactical bomber, an "interceptor" that has short legs, and you've also given up your KA-6D for inflight refueling, relying on buddy tanks off the already shortlegged F-18. sigh...