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MiG and Sukhoi merged awhile back, so the two types are stablemates. I would say it depends on the mission, the choice over which type to acquire. If...

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8th May 2013, 19:01

Freehand 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

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8th May 2013, 18:55

Freehand 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

The USAF acquired some MiG-23S (Flogger-E) examples from Egypt, in addition to the BN. All of the export grade stuff was taken into account given the...

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8th May 2013, 16:58

Freehand 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

What is so idiotic about it? The overall consensus was negative toward the MiG-23. A more advanced version might have changed perception, but I doubt...

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8th May 2013, 14:49

Freehand 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

I was thinking about the exact same book and the quote from a USAF pilot stating that he hoped the USSR/Warsaw Pact would universally adopt the...

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4th May 2013, 00:21

Freehand replied to a thread Military Aviation News-2013 in Modern Military Aviation

Really? Oh brother...

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24th April 2013, 14:23

Freehand replied to a thread PAK-FA possible Exports??? in Modern Military Aviation

Why would they be interested? They have their own stealth fighter in development... :highly_amused:

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23rd April 2013, 11:40

Freehand replied to a thread USAF Fairchild-Dornier C-146 - Packing a Punch in Modern Military Aviation

The aircraft would look really slick in a gloss black c/s.

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20th April 2013, 13:43

Freehand replied to a thread Future of USAF F-15C/D and their replacement in Modern Military Aviation

That actually seems to support my claim, seriously.

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20th April 2013, 12:47

Freehand replied to a thread What's the most capable upgraded 3rd gen combat aircraft of today? in Modern Military Aviation

The kfir and its derivatives seemed to have the longest legs in recent upgrade cycles. This may be more out of a political scheme than a monetary or...

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19th April 2013, 23:29

Freehand replied to a thread So which country will upgrade its F/A-18s with AESA? in Modern Military Aviation

I can see Finland doing this over buying another fighter (most likely the Gripen). European budgets are not there for fighter purchases in this...

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19th April 2013, 23:23

Freehand replied to a thread Future of USAF F-15C/D and their replacement in Modern Military Aviation

I think the F-15's will undergo measure to keep them safe to fly for the foreseeable future, but it won't be for long. There isn't much sense in...

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19th April 2013, 23:17

Freehand replied to a thread Your favorite Super Hornet Block III Upgrade. in Modern Military Aviation

I would go for the EPE engines and the CFT's. The upgraded engines would be necessary to help compensate for the increased load the fuel would add. I...

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19th April 2013, 23:04

Freehand replied to a thread is US going to airstrike Russia? in Modern Military Aviation

Got a URL for doing that?

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19th April 2013, 22:19

Freehand replied to a thread Flight refuel probe in Modern Military Aviation

The Russians never anticipated operating far from airfield support. The Soviet Union was huge with thousands of airfields all over the place. All...

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