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Bubblehead1980 · 04-08-10, 06:24 PM

I have some former military pilots in my family, some Naval Aviators, Some Air Force.An uncle by marriage flew F-14's(a real fighter) and F/A-18's While he likes the F-35 he strongly disapproves of the single engine for them which due to the the NAVY's propensity to operate over water, makes since to have two engines, why most Navy jets like F-4, F-14, F/A-18 have had two engines, safety.As far as upgrading the F-15's etc, well their airframes are old and need to be retired so better to get a new fleet of planes.Defense is expensive but a justified expense and cutting corners only weakens our ability to defend ourselves and project power worldwide.We would have more money if we did not have so many damn entitlments already and it seems they are set on growing them more.I just don't want us to end up in the UK's situation.

04-08-10, 06:24 PM	#2
Bubblehead1980 Navy Seal Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Florida USA Posts: 7,142 Downloads: 608 Uploads: 44	I have some former military pilots in my family, some Naval Aviators, Some Air Force.An uncle by marriage flew F-14's(a real fighter) and F/A-18's While he likes the F-35 he strongly disapproves of the single engine for them which due to the the NAVY's propensity to operate over water, makes since to have two engines, why most Navy jets like F-4, F-14, F/A-18 have had two engines, safety.As far as upgrading the F-15's etc, well their airframes are old and need to be retired so better to get a new fleet of planes.Defense is expensive but a justified expense and cutting corners only weakens our ability to defend ourselves and project power worldwide.We would have more money if we did not have so many damn entitlments already and it seems they are set on growing them more.I just don't want us to end up in the UK's situation.