100th F-22 Raptor delivered to U.S. Air Force

08-29-07, 01:41 PM

Its that Joint Strike Fighter F-35 Lightning II which I find suspect. Development has been going on for too many years compaired to the F-22. I'm beginning to think that its a cover for some other program(s). The navy's DSRV, of which there are only two, was also a cover. That $500 hammer thing.

SUBMAN1 · 08-29-07, 02:44 PM

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Originally Posted by waste gate

Its that Joint Strike Fighter F-35 Lightning II which I find suspect. Development has been going on for too many years compaired to the F-22. I'm beginning to think that its a cover for some other program(s). The navy's DSRV, of which there are only two, was also a cover. That $500 hammer thing.

It is longer because it's 3 aircraft vs 1. The V/STOL design also eats considerable time. THe only thing the same between these 3 aircraft is the engine and parts of the frame, and even these are different due to nozzel design, etc.

-S

Lafferty · 08-29-07, 09:35 PM

Their not wasting any time on the F/22 are they?

The Avon Lady · 08-29-07, 11:10 PM

Bah! F22s are for mere human beings.

Meet the Reaper.

Jimbuna · 08-30-07, 04:30 AM

At 220mph it could be an easy target if up against anyone with shoulder launched Stingers for example :hmm:

AntEater · 08-30-07, 05:02 AM

Well, A UCAV like the Reaper is expendable.
It is hardly more expensive than a normal missile and has a good chance of coming back.
If it doesnt, well, that's just another few bucks down the drain, but nothing to worry about.
IIRC, the prototype Reapers were almost all lost during the trials.
UAV units have a high loss rate.
But keep in mind Reaper is still a remotely piloted aircraft, not a robot.
There's still a pilot flying those things and firing the missiles, but he's somewhere safe.
Also, for high intensity conflict with a real enemy, this thing is not really suitable, but for zapping muslim fanatics from a distance, it is just fine.
But I allready imagined the future.
Many companies are working on autonomous combat robots, wether flying or ground.
Put them in an automated base which services and supplies them, maybe even manufactures at least munitions, if not whole robots, and you have the ultimate land mine.
A remote killing device with a range of hundreds of kilometers.

Letum · 08-30-07, 05:07 AM

Im suprised there isn't a remotely piloted rocket aircraft.
A little like a remotely piloted tomahawk missile with survelance equipment and missiles attached. :hmm:
~200mph is very, very slow.

08-29-07, 11:10 PM	#4
The Avon Lady Über Mom Join Date: May 2005 Location: Jerusalem, Israel Posts: 6,147 Downloads: 5 Uploads: 0	Bah! F22s are for mere human beings. Meet the Reaper. __________________ "Victory will come to us from the wombs of our women." - Houari Boumedienne, President of Algeria, Speech before the UN, 1974

08-30-07, 04:30 AM	#5
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	At 220mph it could be an easy target if up against anyone with shoulder launched Stingers for example :hmm: __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

08-30-07, 05:02 AM	#6
AntEater Grey Wolf Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Germany Posts: 936 Downloads: 0 Uploads: 0	Well, A UCAV like the Reaper is expendable. It is hardly more expensive than a normal missile and has a good chance of coming back. If it doesnt, well, that's just another few bucks down the drain, but nothing to worry about. IIRC, the prototype Reapers were almost all lost during the trials. UAV units have a high loss rate. But keep in mind Reaper is still a remotely piloted aircraft, not a robot. There's still a pilot flying those things and firing the missiles, but he's somewhere safe. Also, for high intensity conflict with a real enemy, this thing is not really suitable, but for zapping muslim fanatics from a distance, it is just fine. But I allready imagined the future. Many companies are working on autonomous combat robots, wether flying or ground. Put them in an automated base which services and supplies them, maybe even manufactures at least munitions, if not whole robots, and you have the ultimate land mine. A remote killing device with a range of hundreds of kilometers. __________________

08-30-07, 05:07 AM	#7
Letum Navy Seal Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: York - UK Posts: 6,079 Downloads: 43 Uploads: 0	Im suprised there isn't a remotely piloted rocket aircraft. A little like a remotely piloted tomahawk missile with survelance equipment and missiles attached. :hmm: ~200mph is very, very slow. __________________

08-29-07, 01:41 PM	#1
waste gate Stowaway Posts: n/a Downloads: Uploads:	Its that Joint Strike Fighter F-35 Lightning II which I find suspect. Development has been going on for too many years compaired to the F-22. I'm beginning to think that its a cover for some other program(s). The navy's DSRV, of which there are only two, was also a cover. That $500 hammer thing.

08-29-07, 09:35 PM	#3
Lafferty Officer Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Hot Springs Arkansas Posts: 245 Downloads: 51 Uploads: 0	Their not wasting any time on the F/22 are they?