Ex Navy here, It amazes me how the F15 is just as old as the F14,but yet still looks like a new plane.Really goes to show how tough the ocean enviroment is on the airframes of naval aircraft...F14,18s look rough...lol
Actually, I think it was retired because former Vice President Dick Cheney killed it, claiming it was a "jobs" program when it could of been upgraded for the 21 century (Off topic: we could use those jobs right about now). the "Iran possibly getting parts" story came well after the last F-14 was retired. The story however did have an effect on those that were disarmed and converted for civilian ownership (like old WWII fighters at airshows) and may still be grounded today; what a shame.
you want? my airforce here is recruiting F15,F16,UAV pilots. and flight engineers they're desperate for it. but no one wants to work because of low pay.
watch?v=ssVr-94r59c Swedish air force scrambling Hunters from an underground hangar in the good old days when we had the worlds 4th largest air force .
Ex Navy here, It amazes me how the F15 is just as old as the F14,but yet still looks like a new plane.Really goes to show how tough the ocean enviroment is on the airframes of naval aircraft...F14,18s look rough...lol
Actually, I think it was retired because former Vice President Dick Cheney killed it, claiming it was a "jobs" program when it could of been upgraded for the 21 century (Off topic: we could use those jobs right about now). the "Iran possibly getting parts" story came well after the last F-14 was retired.
The story however did have an effect on those that were disarmed and converted for civilian ownership (like old WWII fighters at airshows) and may still be grounded today; what a shame.
would give my right arm for a backseat ride in one of those, watched a couple of them dogfighting over east coast of england last summer, amazing.
@Brianohsocool 4 Aim-120 AMRAAM's and 2 Aim-9X Sidewiders + 2 bags of gas
Bleed air used to actuate the nozzle actuators.
Where is this out of?
Are you guys still out there I heard that Ellington no longer has a ANG fighter squadron?
Excellent post
@buddness yeah, to keep iran from getting parts...
@marchdisco77 lol, but the '14 still has better radar than the 15, and the 15 can't use phoenix missiles
you want? my airforce here is recruiting F15,F16,UAV pilots. and flight engineers they're desperate for it. but no one wants to work because of low pay.
@buddness What's the time frame you are shooting for when it comes to getting off the ground?
anjos da guarda dos piloto .
Is this at Ellington?
@abc153649 No, didnt you hear about it? Russian jets destroyed Houston and thats why he was scrambled. OF COURSE IT WAS A DRILL.
watch?v=ssVr-94r59c
Swedish air force scrambling Hunters from an underground hangar in the good old days when we had the worlds 4th largest air force .
yea shortly after Iraqi freedom