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Old 1st Jan 2003, 23:57
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Bluewolf,
The F-14 has been doing very little else operationaly except dropping bombs for about the last 8 years or so. It's wired for most of the modern toys like LANTIRN, LGB's, JDAM and is particularly useful as an AFAC. It also doesn't need to visit the tanker every 5mins like the girlie Hornet does. It's dropped bombs in BH, Kosovo, Afghanistan and Iraq but it's days are now numbered due to the FA-18F.
However, the F-15E is still FAR and away the most capable all round piece of hardware in the skies. Unparralleled BVR air-air capability, excellent WVR (unparralleled once it gets HMS and AIM-9X), JTIDS, a superb sensor fit, and clearance for almost any air-ground weapon.
Regrettably, I suspect that it will still be embarrasing the Typhoon in another 10 years.
Regards and Happy New Year to all,
M2
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