[simpits-tech] F-16 parts

Sat, 18 Jan 2003 16:05:00 -0500

Hi Keenan,
Your not biased, you work for a great company that has a wonderful heritage
in military aviation. I do think that the cost of the F22 will preclude it
replacing the F-16 or the hornet (assuming a navalized version is ever
developed).

The JSF is envisioned to do that. It has the international support required
as well as the full backing of DoD.

I am really impressed with the F22, I would love to see it replace the
F/A-18 and give us back the high bomb load and range capability we are about
to lose. However it's just not practical. We will have to rely on upgrades
to the super hornet and a fleet that sails closer to the shore for that.

Chris Crowley

-----Original Message-----
From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
[mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Akin, Keenan L
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 11:04 AM
To: 'simpits-tech@simpits.org'
Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] F-16 parts

At the risk of being perceived as biased (I work on the F/A-18 program), the
A-6 was retired primarily due to age associated maintenance costs.  It was
definitely one of the great bomb trucks (along with the A-7).

It is way too early to assume that the JSF will replace anything (can you
say F-22?).

It will be tough to replace the A-10 with anything other than another A-10.

Keenan

-----Original Message-----
From: Jonas Frazier [mailto:spitpilot40@hotmail.com]
Sent: Friday, January 17, 2003 8:37 AM
To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] F-16 parts

HI:
The military is all ways replacing the aircraft before they diserve to be
retired. I know what you're saying. The A-10 was designed to get in too
close for comfort as far as other aircraft are concerned. It can do all most

any thing,  except go fast,  and be a fighter. The A-6 was retired to early
as well. Some of the guys that flew the A-6 with my dad in the Navy,  that
are flying the hornet,  said that the Navy is now regretting them retiering
the ol intruder. By the way,  my dad was in VA-128 (golden intruders) and
VA-75 (sunday punchers). Take care. Maybe the hog will still be around for a

while longer. It could be the next B-52.
Jonas

>From: "Chris Crowley" <ccrowley@mccrowley.com>
>Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>To: <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
>Subject: RE: [simpits-tech] F-16 parts
>Date: Fri, 17 Jan 2003 05:36:07 -0500
>
>Jonus,
>I A-10 has no equivalent now or in the future. It is essentially a tank
>buster designed around that 30mm monster canon. It seems to me that the
>F-16
>has range and carry limitations as compared to the F-15E (which also has no
>equal in the western world). However, It does carry bombs and does CAS,
>perhaps not as well as the A-10, but it does that role as well as many
>others.  The JSF will replace the conventional Hornet and work alongside
>the
>Super SIZED Hornet (which replaces the F-14 <GRIN>) until it retires.
>
>v/r
>
>Chris Crowley
>
>
>-----Original Message-----
>From: simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org
>[mailto:simpits-tech-admin@simpits.org]On Behalf Of Jonas Frazier
>Sent: Wednesday, January 15, 2003 9:18 PM
>To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
>Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F-16 parts
>
>
>I think that the ol' hog can't easily be replaced. My dad went to A-10
>flight school, didn't graduate for reasons unknown,  but he said that the
>hog was a rugged and very reliable attack. The hog is like the panavia
>Tornado. Both excellent aircraft in their roles. Besides,  the F-16 wasn't
>designed to have bombs strapped under it's wings,  can't opperate from
>unconventional airfiels,  or can't do close air support.
>I know the Navy will be getting them. I heard the wan't to use 'em to use
>along side with the Hornet. It's just like the A-6,  when the F/A-18 was
>entered into service. Thanks.
>Jonas
>
>
>
>
>
>
> >From: "Brian Sikkema" <hangr18@hotmail.com>
> >Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F-16 parts
> >Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 02:07:35 +0000
> >
> >As I understand it, JSF will be replacing the F-16, A-10, & AV-8B (And
> >possibly others, don't know about Navy so much). F-22 will be replacing
>the
> >Beagles. Of course this is all in the very distant future, in reality it
> >will take a long time to phase out all of these aircraft, and I'm really
> >sceptical that the JSF can take over the A-10's role.
> >
> >Brian
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >----Original Message Follows----
> >From: "Jonas Frazier" <spitpilot40@hotmail.com>
> >Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >Subject: Re: [simpits-tech] F-16 parts
> >Date: Wed, 15 Jan 2003 17:58:50 -0700
> >
> >Is the USAF replacing them with the F-22s',  or the JSF (Joint Strike
> >Fighter)? I think that the JSF is the first fighter since the F-4 to be
> >used by the Navy,  Marines,  and Air Force. Thanks.
> >Jonas
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >
> >>From: Roy Coates <roy@flightlab.liv.ac.uk>
> >>Reply-To: simpits-tech@simpits.org
> >>To: Simpits <simpits-tech@simpits.org>
> >>Subject: [simpits-tech] F-16 parts
> >>Date: Thu, 16 Jan 2003 00:47:50 +0000 (GMT)
> >>
> >>
> >>
> >>Given that the USAF are using F-16's now for target practice, don't
>bother
> >>with Ebay for parts.. just hang around the air-bases with a hard-hat and

>a
> >>large basket :)
> >>
> >>Roy.
> >>
> >>
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