Quote "The Hawk by comparison is slower and the poor old Reds have to adapt the display to fit what is a less capable aircraft. This leads to a very flowing and lovely display but I can't help wondering what our lads would do if they got their hands on a Typhoon." Quote
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It's the fact that is IS a Hawk that impresses me - they are doing great stuff with less than great kit. F16 and 18 are FBW machines with lots of fast responding thrunge, the 18 is also a drag monster (16 not so much) and exquisitely easy to fly in formation.
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Your average 'airshow Joe' is also likely to be more impressed with the F's because they look nicer and make more noise.
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Ray :-)