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Old 23rd Aug 2010, 08:23
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taxydual
 
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Quote Harrier II+ doesn't get nearly high or fast enough to be a serious air defence platform. Supersonic above FL400 is where you want to be for BVR combat.

Who the hell ,in the future, do you think is going to be at that height to fight?
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