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username does fit. try being less grumpy

I'm jealous. Our AD just reaffirmed his commitment to Norvell stating that we are going to reevaluate that status of the program at the end of the season. Shame.

True but ultimately there is a required minimum size of platform to deliver the gas, cargo, magazine depth, etc… to be operationally relevant What is that sweet spot? Enough capability to enable or assist a large strike platform or basic formation of strike platforms Enough performance to egress when threatened without taxing the overall force in terms of DCA Enough range to operate from a reasonably safe distance and still provide effects Right now I think you’re probably looking at a large business jet or small airliner unless you can modify an in production military aircraft. Money doesn’t grow on trees so IF this was going to happen the biz jet is probably the most likely Proven operational history, high mounted rear engines and decent short field performance (weight and temp considerations factored) but if we want to bring Air Mobility missions into the fight, closer to the fights, then this kinda takes us back to the stealth or signature managed tanker air lifter idea. Good concept minus the VTOL nonsense About 130 sized, ramp, probably reasonable RCS, but with enough wing to not need a minimum of 7000’ to operate Honestly this would be our answer to China’s J-36 but we would be combining tanker, transport, bomber/arsenal, patrol/strike into one platform

Bud, almost anytime I post something that's counter to Trump/cabinet, someone makes a personal attack on me. It's like the topic is indefensible, so attack the critic. I keep saying, debate the content. Mod man himself went personal. uhhello did it last week. Seriously, scroll back and see for yourself. Cheers

F/A-10

Those are rookie numbers!

If that's not a real designation, it should be. Think I made it to Oregon only few times, spent 98% of my time hunting. 'Oh, I have space for two pounds of meat, I'd better go shoot a dozen animals.' Designation should be official if you ever powered on the Commodore 64 and then left to go play tag for 15 minutes while it booted up.

AGR-20 has been one of the best weapons we’ve produced in a long time.

They have been employed on most fighters in the fleet now.

Only if you live with bqzip's mom. She calls me the fireman. I turn the hoes on.

Bothe the War Zone and the Mover and Gronky show report an A-10 sporting two drone kills on its nose. The kills were allegedly performed by APKWS II 2.75” (70mm) laser guided rockets. If true this offers a much more cost effective alternative to shooting down drones.

Sorry you feel that way. Unlike many internet boards, my sense is here we have a minimum starting respect for each other based on our shared experience as mil aviators. I trade barbs with others about ideas, but I think if you were walking by my house & it was on fire you'd probably help. I would for you. That's a LOT better than much of the political discourse nowadays; so if someone is constantly pissed it's not bad to mention it & wish them the best. Cheers

Curious how you missed the rest of the mission sets listed that we currently do with 707 or similar massive footprint aircraft. Yeah having one boom to rule them all or a massive grey tail disgorging masses of equipment is great, it also means you need a Ramp the size of multiple football fields and buildings that can be seen from space. In an age of democratized information collection, near real time targeting, and the proliferation of ways to go kinetic from ballistic missiles to things that fit in a back pack, maybe having a giant grey airplane isn’t the sole way we should be fighting. If an opponent like China is willing to get caught sticking stuff in our critical infrastructure that can only serve as a lever to pull in a big war fight, does anybody honestly believe they would avoid hitting things like Honolulu or JBLM with a sleeper capability. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Same bro, the condescension from you is palpable.

AF is currently progged to buy Bombardier bizjets to replace C-146 NSav.

Curious how you aerial refuel bombers, airlift, and consolidate into other tankers without being an airliner sized aircraft and still having the ability to give a 40K+ offload?

If we’re serious about disaggregating formations to provide for Survivability, it would make loads more sense to start using things that can be hidden more easily than an airliner sized aircraft. Let alone discuss what that buys in flexibility of ramp space. Sent from my iPad using Tapatalk

Yeah I should’ve caveated that I guess the C-37 is what they wanna replace / supplement My druthers… a new large cabin jet converted for mil use needs to be the basis for a tanker, arsenal, awacs, medivac, vip transport I think a small airliner would work better for all that but just my two cents Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

Paywall. But, of topic, I'm curious what VIP aircraft it is aiming to replace...

Bombardier pitching the 8000 as platform for tanker https://aviationweek.com/defense/aircraft-propulsion/bombardier-pitches-global-vip-transport-tanker-usaf

Idk if you understand the significance of the 🤌...

Considering our "nationalized" federal government is closed for business, I am not too sure an easy fix will be that easy or effective.

Bro I have to ask, are you this unpleasant in real life conversation? I've never seen anything but an angry rant from you. Sincerely I wish you the best.

You poor thing, your life must be so miserable, I truly feel bad for you. In other news, Billy Napier finally got the boot. Florida fires Billy Napier, who becomes first Gators coach with losing record since 1940s