June 30, 20178 yr Because I was inverted... https://alert5.com/2017/06/30/f-35c-fires-aim-9x-while-inverted/
July 1, 20178 yr Any opinions, wagers, comments on which Guard units will make the cut for the -35. I guess the list is down to five units trying for two slots?
July 1, 20178 yr Any opinions, wagers, comments on which Guard units will make the cut for the -35. I guess the list is down to five units trying for two slots? AL with Shelby bring senior and heading the SASC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
July 8, 20178 yr On 7/1/2017 at 10:06 AM, HerkFE said: Any opinions, wagers, comments on which Guard units will make the cut for the -35. I guess the list is down to five units trying for two slots? On 7/1/2017 at 10:59 AM, Clark Griswold said: AL with Shelby bring senior and heading the SASC Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk When does that get announced?
July 8, 20178 yr When does that get announced?Not sure - I have not heard any RUMINT AF article linked below says after their initial candidate bases were identified in the spring of 17 that they just need an Environmental Impact Study then they will announce - approaching the end of the FY I think they could announce but that is just a WAG https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1022605/air-force-releases-candidate-installations-for-next-f-35a-bases/ Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk
July 10, 20178 yr On 7/8/2017 at 2:15 PM, Clark Griswold said: approaching the end of the FY I think they could announce but that is just a WAG Seems I heard around September but I can't remember where I heard it.
July 13, 20178 yr 35 Helmet Cam footage https://fightersweep.com/8242/watch-actual-f-35-helmet-cam-video-footage/
November 12, 20178 yr Getting closer to getting another nation in the F-35 club https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/15896/germany-says-the-f-35-is-the-preferred-choice-to-replace-its-tornados https://aviationweek.com/combat-aircraft/germany-wants-fifth-gen-fighter-replace-tornado Get France & India in the club also and keep distributing the cost overruns, have to come up with an export version specifically for those two but it can be done (probably).
November 12, 20178 yr Also a lot of RUMINT about the Navy wanting out of the F-35 business...trying to give them all to the USMC and buy a big lot (148), of Super Hornets. I guess a long-term play to skip to 6th Gen.
November 12, 20178 yr Also a lot of RUMINT about the Navy wanting out of the F-35 business...trying to give them all to the USMC and buy a big lot (148), of Super Hornets. I guess a long-term play to skip to 6th Gen.So basically learn nothing and repeat the mistake the Marines made on skipping the Super Hornet to wait for 5th gen....Yeah what could go wrong?
November 12, 20178 yr 6 hours ago, ClearedHot said: Also a lot of RUMINT about the Navy wanting out of the F-35 business...trying to give them all to the USMC and buy a big lot (148), of Super Hornets. I guess a long-term play to skip to 6th Gen. That would be something but maybe with this POTUS / SECDEF that are not beholden to convention they could do going to Advanced Capability Hornets / Super Hornets. How do you sell that to Congress though? With perfect hindsight and just my two cents, an A and B model fleet with the Navy (and Royal Navy) along with the USMC all flying the B and a D / G model made from a baseline B sans lift fan for a WW version or two seater for foreign customers desiring those types would have been a better one size fits all (kinda) approach. Some articles from 2015 that maybe this RUMINT coming to pass, maybe... https://www.fool.com/investing/general/2015/02/22/us-navy-to-lockheed-martins-f-35-stealth-fighter-w.aspx https://breakingdefense.com/2015/10/f-35c-a-wrong-turn-for-navy-cnas/ Edited November 12, 20178 yr by Clark Griswold Added content
December 13, 20177 yr Germany may not join the F-35 team after all: https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-defence/germany-favors-eurofighter-as-it-seeks-to-replace-tornado-idUSKBN1E52EK
December 15, 20177 yr Germany may not join the F-35 team after all:https://www.reuters.com/article/us-germany-defence/germany-favors-eurofighter-as-it-seeks-to-replace-tornado-idUSKBN1E52EK Again, very rarely in Europe is the choice in favor of actual capability.The German Air Force is literally as worthless as tits on a bull.
December 16, 20177 yr Again, very rarely in Europe is the choice in favor of actual capability.The German Air Force is literally as worthless as tits on a bull. I hear ya but I do follow their logic in preservation of an industrial capability (to build their own) versus being dependent wholly or partially on the US. Just the execution of that theory needs work apparently.
December 22, 20177 yr On 7/10/2017 at 6:27 PM, Clark Griswold said: Then I'm betting AL and WI Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Looks like you take the money https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/f35/2017/12/21/its-ours-f-35-lands-montgomery-decision/747285001/ I heard Wisconsin was the other unit selected. I'm too lazy to verify Edited December 22, 20177 yr by HerkFE add link
December 22, 20177 yr 12 minutes ago, HerkFE said: Looks like you take the money https://www.montgomeryadvertiser.com/story/news/local/f35/2017/12/21/its-ours-f-35-lands-montgomery-decision/747285001/ I heard Wisconsin was the other unit selected. I'm too lazy to verify Yup - WI was the other state. https://www.af.mil/News/Article-Display/Article/1402425/af-selects-locations-for-next-two-air-national-guard-f-35-bases/ Glad to see the Militia get some new iron.
December 22, 20177 yr Keeping up with F-35 news, Israel is looking at further mods and getting a single example test jet for development: https://www.thedrive.com/the-war-zone/10665/israel-is-getting-a-single-f-35-test-jet-unlike-any-other More fuel, option of overriding ALIS, additional weapons for the internal bays, etc...
December 22, 20177 yr Word in my neck of the woods is that the F-35 has some serious fuel onload problems. Specifically, the A-model only onloads fuel at about he same rate as a drogue receiver due to its restrictive AAR plumbing design. Even worse, the B-model doesn’t have external tanks approved yet?? This means that they can’t fly to remote destinations (e.g. Hawaii) because they simply don’t have the legs to get to a missed refueling base.
December 22, 20177 yr On 7/10/2017 at 2:27 PM, Clark Griswold said: Then I'm betting AL and WI Nailed it! Out of curiosity, what made you pick those locations? Montgomery I get, they have access to over water ranges and are close to other 5th Gen assets. However, I can't understand WI at all. They're airspace isn't very good and you have to juke and jive around noise sensitive areas to get to initial (funny enough, much like VT). Last time I was there, you couldn't even do patterns due to noise complaints. I have no desire to fly the 35 and even if my squadron had been on the list, I would have done everything possible to stick with the Viper until retirement. They want 3 years full time, after a TX, for that thing...good luck getting that out of your part timers. Anyway, there are a few other squadrons that make so much more sense than WI. I shouldn't be surprised, tactical considerations be damned, politics clearly with the day.
December 22, 20177 yr 1 hour ago, SocialD said: Nailed it! Out of curiosity, what made you pick those locations? Montgomery I get, they have access to over water ranges and are close to other 5th Gen assets. However, I can't understand WI at all. They're airspace isn't very good and you have to juke and jive around noise sensitive areas to get to initial (funny enough, much like VT). Last time I was there, you couldn't even do patterns due to noise complaints. I have no desire to fly the 35 and even if my squadron had been on the list, I would have done everything possible to stick with the Viper until retirement. They want 3 years full time, after a TX, for that thing...good luck getting that out of your part timers. Anyway, there are a few other squadrons that make so much more sense than WI. I shouldn't be surprised, tactical considerations be damned, politics clearly with the day. Paul Ryan
December 22, 20177 yr 1 hour ago, SocialD said: Nailed it! Out of curiosity, what made you pick those locations? Montgomery I get, they have access to over water ranges and are close to other 5th Gen assets. However, I can't understand WI at all. They're airspace isn't very good and you have to juke and jive around noise sensitive areas to get to initial (funny enough, much like VT). Last time I was there, you couldn't even do patterns due to noise complaints. I have no desire to fly the 35 and even if my squadron had been on the list, I would have done everything possible to stick with the Viper until retirement. They want 3 years full time, after a TX, for that thing...good luck getting that out of your part timers. Anyway, there are a few other squadrons that make so much more sense than WI. I shouldn't be surprised, tactical considerations be damned, politics clearly with the day. You're smarter than that, why put a gen 5 fighter WAY UP NORTH.
December 22, 20177 yr 11 minutes ago, matmacwc said: You're smarter than that, why put a gen 5 fighter WAY UP NORTH. Shifty fucking Canadians
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