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It will do CAS just as well as the F-16s and F-15E's do it. Noted. I think this will happen to any future major weapon system, even if it is on budget. I agree, to the point that we don't even use the Harriers VSTOL for taking off of unprepared surfaces. But that doesn't mean the F-35B is useless. The Marines use AV-8B's from Amphib Carriers all the time. It has it's use. And people a lot more senior than us and (hopefully) smarter than us think it's still a good capability to have. I don't know the payload comparison of the F-35 vs F-16. You have any numbers to back it up? And is there really another choice? The Navy is operating only one air frame currently and it seems to be working out. And we will have both the F-22, the F-35, and what remaining legacy fighters hanging around for the foreseeable future.

Do these new -60's not have booms for AR? Couldn't tell from the pic but doesn't look like it.

One can argue the F-15E and F-16 fit into that definition and they are pretty successful. According to "GlobalSecurity.org" the USAF has 1,763 ordered. So I guess the Marines/Navy should retire all their amphibious assault ships then. Just because it has STOVL doesn't mean it's going to be parking under a bridge and operating off a two lane highway. The Marines don't even do that with their Harriers. And how do you know that the F-35 doesn't deliver? The only thing you are judging is based on finances and delays. Yes, the over runs and delays are staggering, but that doesn't mean the F-35 isn't a far leap ahead of F-16s and F-15s.

I agree with a lot of what your saying..but it's hard to remotely hack into a manned fighter. China isn't going to play fair if we start going at it. What are we going to do with our RPA's when they take out all our satallites? Or jam the waves? Etc etc. It's a lot easier to design a virus than it is an anti virus. In the digital battle of sword vs shield, sword wins and the shield is months behind.

PLEASE BE A PHOTOSHOP...PLEASE PLEASE PLEASE

At least he didn't promise me three million dollars in return if I only sent him twenty thousand now!

Crazy. If true, I hope we can try the guy with dual citizenship for treason. But I am betting this administration doesn't have the stones to do it.

How much money would we have saved by now if they threw these on? Besides...coolest winglet award goes to:

I'd be all over that like a fat kid on a cupcake. And a pic:

חג שמח שנה טובה Shana Tova, A Good Year!

Also look into SWFA. I have their scope on my M1A and I really like it. It wont break the budget either.

Never heard of them before. It would be ALOT cheaper for you to piece one together yourself though. Not even from scratch, just buy a prebuilt upper from BCM and a built lower receiver group from any number of places and you can have a Ar-15 for under $1k.

First, BIG thumbs up for Bud's. They are awesome. Second, honestly I think an Ar-15 with a 22LR BCG is a better deal than a dedicated MP5 replica. That way you swap out the BCG and have something useful and vice versa and have a very economical plinker.

RIP. I hope the murderer can be found ASAP! And how long til there are signs at the front gate saying knifes are banned on military installations?

The TFI bases are still GREAT deals. March Scott Birmingham

Okay weird request...a friend is studying to get their private license done in a DA-20 and I offered to give em some of my study materials. Cruising around the Doss website I don't see any links up for the Bold Face/Ops limits sheets anymore. Anyone got any laying around? Thanks.

Is this news developing from the TFI convention at Pease? Because it is my LIMITED understanding that they are trying to mobilize the Guard...thus active duty going to Spain and Guard picking up a TON of the lines for OEF/OIF. Talking to a certain 3 star today he definitely sounded like he wanted to drop the ops tempo for AD Tanker guys.

Why is it I see all these non-rated guys walking around without any AFSC badges on on their ABUs? At first I thought it was all just brand new airmen that hadn't qualified in anything...but I started to notice SNCO's without any badges on either. I am all for not having a million patches on the ABU (think BDU) but it looks equally weird with just name tapes on.

Yeap...his human weapon system is off by about ten years. Probably spent too much time trying memorize the AF Creed and song...

Not knowing the Airman's creed means you're a failure as an Airman. Duh!

Still going?

Nope.

And not a reflective belt in sight...one must wonder how they were ever able to do their mission without such essential gear. /sarcasm But seriously...crazy read. Utmost respect to PJ's and Pedro's.

Only she thought this thread was going to stay on track. Everyone else who read her post knew this was the only logical conclusion.