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23rd May 2013, 23:28

MSphere replied to a thread F-35 Debate thread (2) in Modern Military Aviation

Fair enough.. Will watch how the things emerge. The relevance is regd. the original quote which said "any 4th gen fighter". Regartding the F-16...

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23rd May 2013, 23:20

MSphere replied to a thread MiG-25 vs F-4 in Iran-Iraq war in Modern Military Aviation

Maybe the F-14As in IRIAF service were far less of an issue than we are led to think? Sorry but that quote does not answer my question in any way....

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23rd May 2013, 23:13

MSphere replied to a thread Eurofighter Typhoon News and Updates in Modern Military Aviation

When we speak about NH90 disaster, are these the formerly addressed problems with floor panels damaged by military boots? I somehow can't see this as...

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23rd May 2013, 11:23

MSphere replied to a thread F-35 Debate thread (2) in Modern Military Aviation

MiG-31 achieves speeds in the high M2.0+ region regularly, fully loaded. Your effort to present the F-35 as a fighter with never before seen flying...

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22nd May 2013, 23:26

MSphere replied to a thread F-35 Debate thread (2) in Modern Military Aviation

I personally don't think that SC capability is vital, at all cost. If you have a bird which is capable of a supersonic cruise at a tactically...

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22nd May 2013, 23:06

MSphere replied to a thread F-35 Debate thread (2) in Modern Military Aviation

If beating a Rhino is what you were after then you can sleep well, the F-35 will be better. So was the F-14 in early 70s but don't let that little...

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22nd May 2013, 22:55

MSphere replied to a thread MiG-25 vs F-4 in Iran-Iraq war in Modern Military Aviation

What exactly do you mean by "win"? According to you, exactly what objectives should have been met to declare "a victory"?

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21st May 2013, 21:53

MSphere replied to a thread F-35 Debate thread (2) in Modern Military Aviation

Don't be ridiculous. The bird can neither supercruise, nor can it get to M1.6 as a tactically reasonable capability. Your...

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21st May 2013, 15:19

MSphere replied to a thread whats the difference between the MiG-29M2 and the MiG-35? in Modern Military Aviation

Completely false: MiG-29M2 ------- Fourth MiG-29M from early 90s reworked to a fully combat capable twinseater for Malaysian MRCA competition...

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21st May 2013, 15:01

MSphere replied to a thread F-35 Debate thread (2) in Modern Military Aviation

..Schedule goes to critics = agreed ..Budget goes to critics = agreed ..Can’t fly, turn, climb BS goes to fans = questionable, at best ..EODAS...

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20th May 2013, 22:35

MSphere replied to a thread whats the difference between the MiG-29M2 and the MiG-35? in Modern Military Aviation

They were. The drawing posted shows silhouettes of basic MiG-29 ad MiG-35 combined, that is why you got the overwing louvres there.

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17th May 2013, 23:30

MSphere replied to a thread Serbian Air Force has started lookig in to new fighters in Modern Military Aviation

2nd hand from Russia, deliveries commencing in 90s True, they went through extensive overhaul at WZL (IIRC).

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17th May 2013, 23:04

MSphere replied to a thread Serbian Air Force has started lookig in to new fighters in Modern Military Aviation

Open air storage in deteriorating condition at Sliac AFB #5515...

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17th May 2013, 18:00

MSphere replied to a thread RuAF News and Development Thread part 12 in Modern Military Aviation

All new MiG-29Ks and MiG-29Ms have probes. The two aircraft originally destined for Syria (#741 and #747) are the only notable exception.

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17th May 2013, 00:23

MSphere replied to a thread Serbian Air Force has started lookig in to new fighters in Modern Military Aviation

Nope. Out of ten ex-Czechoslovak machines only two are active today. All other currently active MiG-29AS and UBS come from later deliveries.

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14th May 2013, 23:25

MSphere replied to a thread Serbian Air Force has started lookig in to new fighters in Modern Military Aviation

All Serbian Fulcrums have received cockpit upgrade with a single MFI-54 MFD and PUS-29 HUD during the SLEP. This setup has been tested on Russian...

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14th May 2013, 08:53

MSphere replied to a thread Serbian Air Force has started lookig in to new fighters in Modern Military Aviation

Here you go..

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13th May 2013, 22:32

MSphere replied to a thread Serbian Air Force has started lookig in to new fighters in Modern Military Aviation

By "The exploitation of a squadron" they most likely mean operating the aircraft, not purchasing them. Which changes the situation quite a bit.

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13th May 2013, 22:10

MSphere replied to a thread F-16 Air to Air Kills. in Modern Military Aviation

Israeli F-16A pilots claim three Mi-8s, three Gazelles, twenty two MiG-21s, fourteen MiG-23s, one Su-22M and further eleven unknown MiGs. Hard to...

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13th May 2013, 21:22

MSphere replied to a thread Serbian Air Force has started lookig in to new fighters in Modern Military Aviation

Refurbished were #18101, #18102, #18105, #18108 and #18301 (twinseater). They could go for those 24 HuAF Fulcrums which are on sale now. Expected...

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13th May 2013, 20:24

MSphere replied to a thread Serbian Air Force has started lookig in to new fighters in Modern Military Aviation

That is just SAAB's testbed aircraft for new weapon integration. It does not mean that other A/Bs can fire IRIS-T.

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13th May 2013, 17:56

MSphere replied to a thread Serbian Air Force has started lookig in to new fighters in Modern Military Aviation

Gripen A/B is only compatible with basic weapons like AIM-120, AIM-9, AGM-65., etc. Not even sure if all versions of those.. Forget IRIS-T, A-Darter...

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13th May 2013, 08:49

MSphere replied to a thread MiG-21 - stealth jet that can do everything an F-16 does. in Modern Military Aviation

Every act of violence is a result of supressed sexual pressure :) How about establishing a religion which supports free s.e.x., for a change? :)...

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12th May 2013, 23:37

MSphere replied to a thread MiG-21 - stealth jet that can do everything an F-16 does. in Modern Military Aviation

In my understanding, every satanic black mass ends up in a wild swinger orgy. You don't have much energy left for war or genocide after that...

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8th May 2013, 23:38

MSphere replied to a thread Why didnt Warpac states adopt MiG-23 en masse and still relied on MiG-21 by 1990? in Modern Military Aviation

ETAF MiG-23ML #1009 at Dire Dawa AFB in mid 80s

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8th May 2013, 09:05

MSphere replied to a thread MiG-21 - stealth jet that can do everything an F-16 does. in Modern Military Aviation

I have yet to see any religion which provides hard, justifiable and reasonable evidence on anything.

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8th May 2013, 08:43

MSphere replied to a thread Iraq 1991: Replace USA with USSR in Modern Military Aviation

I think that they will hardly be a proof enough for anyone to change his mind. We, western fans find any claim by a Western pilot supplemented by a...

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8th May 2013, 08:24

MSphere replied to a thread J-20 compared to Pak-Fa in Modern Military Aviation

Good images and fairly representative but for qualitative (not quantitative) comparison I personally would discount the Flanker's rear stinger as it...

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7th May 2013, 23:29

MSphere replied to a thread Small Air Forces Thread #15 in Modern Military Aviation

In fact Shaanxi Y-8

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7th May 2013, 22:44

MSphere replied to a thread Iraq 1991: Replace USA with USSR in Modern Military Aviation

Just out of curiosity, what kind of proof would satisfy you? This is sort of based on hot air if you ask me.. 23mm could easily have been a MiG-23...

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