I think we are all agreed, then
If the wing falls off - you are poorly placed!!
If you are hit by a missile (guided or unguided) you could lose a wing. Please note however, that because they go so fast, most MANPADSs are likely to go straight through the engine/wing and the explosion is limited).
If you get an explosion caused by stray 'wiggly-amps' or unguided missile/bullets/shrapnel in the fuel tanks, you might also lose a wing.
If you fit a modern and effective DAS you are less likely to be hit the guided missile.
But if you fit foam, the wing is less likely to be blown off by a fuel explosion. however caused.
DAS can be very expensive and will probably be limited to reduced number of frames.
Foam is relatively cheap and could be fitted to all aircraft!
Because of costings/budgets/blah, our Gov't/MOD is doing little to placate most people's fears that MOST RAF ac are poorly protected - in all cases.
We should continue to keep up the pressure - Nige and Chappie - bravo!
Have I missed something?
ps
Hope the emails have stopped. Anyone desparate to contact me - please PM.
Where R we - 4000? - not bad! But the record is still 20,000!!!
I HAVE YET TO MEET A HERC CREW-MEMBER WHO WOULD REFUSE THE FITMENT OF ESF!!!!!!