Awesome F-22 Footage

[nevadamedic]

Never accused you if arguing. You are off a bit on the reasons for the purchase of the F-35. Back in the late 80's there were contests to design the replacement for the F-15 and later there was a design competition to replace the F-16 (not sure when). Our military had the forsight to know they would need to replace them. They ended up with the F-22 to replace the F-15, and the F-35 to replace the F-16. The reduction in the number of aircraft of both designs came because of cost overruns and budget constraints, not because of design issues.

As to the F-117, it was becoming cost innefective to maintain. Like the other aircraft of its era (late 1970). All good aircraft eventually end up there. Plus, an F-22 can get to the same target faster, more stealthier, and with a defensive air to air missile load (eliminating the need for support aircraft). The F-35 will have the same capabilities.

AF

Yea, but the F-22's don't look as cool as the F-117. Besides we already have them, we might as well use them..............

[AFbombloader]

Yea, but the F-22's don't look as cool as the F-117. Besides we already have them, we might as well use them..............

They are being retired as we speak. They will go to the boneyard in Tuscon AZ to be shrinkwraped for future use. I actually liked the F-23 better as far as looks.



But is lost the competition. I think it was a cost thing.

AF

[Psychoblues]

I never said that, nm liar.

Let me guess, you are a fighter pilot as well now right Psycholiar?

Did you make that up after you made up all that other shit?