Originally Posted by
Aeronut
How does this counter insurgents, exactly?
By dropping hot, sticky napalm on them? Doubt it has 1553. Looks more like the future of the Iraqi Air force if you ask me. Not too sure the US administration would recommend supplying the current govt of iraq with F-16's.
Unfortunately, things have moved on since the days of the Super bulldog in tribal suppression fit.
http://www.warbirdalley.com/bulldog.htm
Specifications:
Engine: One 200-hp Lycoming IO-360 flat-four piston engine.
Weight: Empty 1,428 lbs., Max Takeoff 2,345 lbs.
Wing Span: 33ft. 2in.
Length: 23ft. 3in.
Height: 8ft. 11.5in.
Performance:
Maximum Speed: 150 mph
Ceiling: 16,000 ft.
Range: 620 miles
Armament: Usually none, but can be fitted with four underwing 7.62 machine-gun pods, fourteen 75mm rockets, or eight Bofors wire-guided missiles
Unfortunately, the locals have moved on from throwing spears...