[simpits-tech] QF-4G Phantom..vs Training aids.

[Matt Bailey]

Oh I agree the F-16 is a fine plane, and frankly I am suprise that the
military is wasting this thing on target practice. As much as I like the
F-4, it is old and uses old tech so I can understand why they would be
more inclined to trash it (even though other countries are reworking it
into a viable modern fighting machine).

Why can't they just design a purpose built target drone? It could be
built very cheaply, and could easily turn with the F-16's and other
fighters (or could be set up to significantly out turn it, since it
would be lighter, plus excessive g forces would be less of a concern
since there's no pilot).

	-Matt Bailey

Rob Hommel wrote:
> 
> Matt:
> 
> As much as I loathe to agree with most everyone. It is a shame to see the
> F-16 go that route. While I am biased in favor of the F-15 of course, the
> F-16 is a very elegant machine. As a training target it is a poor use of the
> technologies and speaks poorly of the government to make use of the aircraft
> in this fashion. Then again a look around Davis Mothan will convince anyone
> the collective intelligence quotient of any political body is determined by
> the inverse square law.
> 
> I fear we shall see the end of the F-15 in the near future as well as soon
> as the F-22 and JSF is brought into the fold. I remain unconvinced that
> either of those aircraft will be the equal of the F-15.
> 
> Keep 'em Flying
> Rob Hommel
> 
> Matt Bailey wrote:
> 
> > Awwww it's too bad for any plane to get trashed like that. :( But, I'd
> > rather it be an F-16 than an F-4. :)
> >
> > -Matt Bailey
> >
> > Justin Messenger wrote:
> > > Finally, a role for which the "mighty" Fighting Falcon
> > > is aptly suited: target. Or, as many already prefer to
> > > call the manned version: Eagle Training Aid.
> > >
> > > Hee hee...