Bullseye
The F15 doesn't have the legs that the "Pig" wallows in, or for that matter the pure fear factor....just ask the Indons when the Aussies purchased the last batch from the US, I am sure the political implications of an F15 purchase would not have stirred up the diplomatic fallout that occurred when this deal was done. Whilst the Pig is encountering a few structural issues,the latest upgrade with the digital kit and ongoing weapons fit makes them a formidable platform. I would like to see the stats on bomb loads, unrefueled range etc. between the two jets as I am sure the Pig will still be a serious player.
Having witnessed the recent Strike Eagle ops over here in the ME and the amount of refuels enroute to the "Ghan" I guess it would have been a distinct advantage to have the range and roomy cockpit of the Tripply and of course there is the coffee thermus to boot....no beer and hosties but!!!
Notice I didn't bother bringing the GR4 into the equation.....
