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Old 4th Nov 2007, 01:17
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Whiskey Oscar Golf
 
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Scuse my ignorance here people who know more than me, but I've a few questions with the super vs others. Is the super a replacement for the pig or is it the gap filler? What is the big boy stand off it will carry if it is to be a replacement for the pig? Is that where the gap is and has it been filled?

I watched the report and while not being au fait with the mechanics I was a touch sceptical on the outcome. While the stats put the 27 in a higher speed, alt, turning light, the tech and abilityof the Su's to reach out and "touch" seemed to be lacking. While I believe the supers could reach their tactical targets, could they do what they needed to do once there?

Sorry if I've rehashed I'm just a late starter.
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