NEW F/A-18 Super Hornet Ready to Battle Has Russia and China Terrified

[@NWSquatch121]

I worked on the F-18D while in the Marines. Went to Kuwait in 1999 to enforce a no-fly no occupation zone. Our MO (Maintenance Officer) showed us (probably classified) footage of a mission destroying a SAM site and evasion of a SAM missile. So in my opinion the F-18 platform is a VERY good 4th generation plus /LOW 5th generation support aircraft. I loved the F18D but I know her time has passed....... God Bless America

[@poohbear1647]

Do you think the f-18 is Better than the F-14? Thank you.

[@WeaponTheory-j5h]

What about B-2, is that good jet ?

[@thewatcher4552]

Happy Birthday brother! SF!

[@craigmoran893]

"God Bless America" - are you really writing that? - and what - fuck the rest of us?

[@ThomasBestonso-zr4ko]

I'm a F-14 fan to the heart , the Superhornet/Growler are really growing on me especially that dark Navy blue looks gorgeous, she's grown into a beautiful bird...

[@stijnvandamme76]

dark Navy Blue??? That is Vandy 1 VX squadron cag bird... its gloss black It has always been gloss black from the F4 , the F14 and now Superbug Vandy 1

[@ThomasBestonso-zr4ko]

@stijnvandamme76 Thanks, I recall seeing the Phantom II in "Vandy" as a kid "she buzzed my house frequently " don't recall it on the F-14, She's gorgeous in any color though, cheers...

[@GoPoundSalt]

Russia and China terrified? You are the one terrified in Seattle and Portland by a bunch of skinny far left DNC anarchists :)))

[@MaverickSu-35]

@@ThomasBestonso-zr4ko If it's a "she", it has a pussy🤣. If then there's a pronoun for an aircraft or plane, a masculine one is more appropirate if we don't like to say "it". The F-18 is indeed a "she" as opposed to the Su-35 "he"!

[@WeaponTheory-j5h]

What about B-2, is that good jet ?

[@robertmanton2276]

This and the F15EX show that networked missile trucks are the focus of US air combat strategy

[@kilmer009]

That along with new advanced EW suite/radars and the new updated ultra sensitive IRST systems they mentioned. You slap a couple of pods on modernized blocs of these 4.5 jets and they have basically negated the benefits of stealth.

[@WeaponTheory-j5h]

What about B-2, is that good jet ?

[@bell3287]

@@WeaponTheory-j5h It's... a bomber?

[@M16_Akula-III]

@@kilmer009 What? Are you dumb? Both EOTS and IRST only works well on good weather, and if you're flying above clouds or the targets are being blocked by clouds, EOTS and IRST are useless.

[@59thfsaviation79]

@@bell3287 That made me lol!

[@Warlock2024a]

F-18 was one of the first really modern looking fighter. With the twin canted tails and the extreme leading edge strakes, it looked like it was going mach 1 sitting on the ground.

[@MichaelRoberts-t7c]

The "strakes" you mentioned are referred to as the "Leading Edge Extension" (LEX) which tricks the wing into being 65% larger than it is.

[@Warlock2024a]

@@MichaelRoberts-t7c Thanks for the info.

[@modernmountaineer]

An f18 with a big increase in speed and a bleeding edge radar would make it a monster.

[@Max_Da_G]

You'd need to give it new variable intakes which would need to be integrated into FCS and FADEC. Bigger issue is the wing: its sweep angle and profile are optimized for speeds it currently flies at. It's an optimized aircraft, so increasing top speed would make you need to basically redesign the whole thing.

[@hotdogwater-j9m]

No it would not

[@justsaiyan8678]

Have you seen videos of the upgraded f-15? I’m not worried about the f-18, f-22, f-35 or the ngad 😂😂 the US is good to go! They may be late to any party “publically” but you can bet your tax dollars they have contingency plans in place.

[@mxr572]

it is not only the quality of the plane but the electronics inside and outside determine its value.

[@Runandgun13]

half true. if the plane is not quality, then you will have problems selling it to other countries.

[@hotdogwater-j9m]

No, it's the milage & stereo system that makes it valuable

[@AugustKling]

@@Runandgun13 Selensky dreams about Russian fighters.

[@mouser485]

I’m patriotic American but pertaining to your title, I’m sure neither Russia nor China are terrified

[@keithgiesler1027]

probably that's true. Both are so brainwashed by their own (constantly failing, or never seen anywhere) propaganda, that they are too ignorant to be terrified. That will have to wait until h-2-h battles.

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

Russia would be, were it not for China. But yeah agree... the title is silly.

[@Steven-k8t]

@@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248 Russian AFs have their Su-27M/30/33/34/35s + MiG-29/35/31K/I/BMs with equal/longer range, armed with longer range AAMs, & Kinzhal ABMs, besides Tu-22M3/160Ms, ships & subs armed with Tzircon hypersonic AShMs.

[@hotdogwater-j9m]

They are terrified & you are not a patriot

[@guntherultraboltnovacrunch5248]

@@Steven-k8t And the U.S. has 11 nuclear powered Aircraft carriers, and zero North Korean infantry.,

[@flashdancer42]

Maybe cos I'm Finnish (We have ~60 Hornets) and 90s kid I'm biased to say but to me F/A-18 Hornet is the best looking jet ever.

[@kilmer009]

Funny I always found it to be 'budget' looking 4th gen. The F-14 looks way cooler. The F-16 more sleek and modern. The F-15 bulkier and meaner. F-18 just sort of looks....mid. Like a Toyota Camry. Not bad, but not a Porsche either.

[@xOubax]

Well, I agree with you for the most part but, for me, I think the SU-57 looks way cooler

[@ghostmofo5829]

F22 wins the looks hands down.

[@flashdancer42]

@@ghostmofo5829 To me the F35 looks "chunky/fat" :D But I guess it will grow on me when we have them operational.

[@kwharrison6668]

Canadian here. I feel the same way. I find it to be such a beautiful aircraft, I actually like the look of the legacy Hornet over the Super Hornet.

[@crsu9680]

Not even going to watch this video. Why? Because of the stupid fake thumbnail. Honestly there's no reason to use these fake thumbnails. Just do honest content. No need to fool people into clicking.

[@kilmer009]

It's got an AI voice man. Kind of unfortunate these AI channels are so prevalent now. If you want 'real' military content, check out Sandboxx News, Ward 'Mooch' Carroll or Cappy from Spare Parts Army channels.

[@consco3667]

@@kilmer009the voice I believe is Dr. Mark Felton.

[@Delta2Oscar]

Right. As if the F-18 isnt good enough on its own. 😂

[@scoshyg5133]

What are you talking about? There is a block three upgrade happening to the super hornet. That’s what this is in reference to and Russia and China are afraid of it. No stupid fake thumbnail.

[@janmale7767]

Terrified!!! 😂😂😂🤪🤪

[@sammcbride2464]

They missed 2 things in my opinion: 1. Conformal fuel tanks. They were spec'd but not added. 2. The new GE414-400HE engine that has 20% more thrust and 20% more range. I am pretty sure that other nations like Canada were going to choose the F-18 over the F-35, so the US dropped those 2 features to get them to invest in the F-35.

[@danlambert1061]

The fact that both China and Russia have developed and likely further improving their A-A missile s such that they greatly outrage ours is VERY concerning. China s recent unveiling of its newest 5th Gen make the risk of an asymmetric threat advantage even more worrisome. Keep in mind that one hit by ship killer onto a carrier deck takes that ship out of the war for a year. Sinking is not necessary As I view it ,we need to field a fighter with operational range to 1000 miles, stealthy, and with A-A weapons that can range out 200 to 400 miles more. If the Chinese lose 50 aircraft in taking out 1 carrier, it's a net win for the Chinese. I fear we are behind, and that gap is increasing. China wants a war, but NOT until it is sure it can win. Nuclear is a total loss for China.

[@sammcbride2464]

@@danlambert1061 In the Japanese theater it is really important to have range.

[@hotdogwater-j9m]

They didn't miss anything, you weren't paying attention & who care what the Canadians want?

[@sammcbride2464]

@@hotdogwater-j9m false

[@sammcbride2464]

i really think with the new engines the f-18 could achieve super cruise.

[@georgehugh3455]

F/A-18 Hornet & Super Hornet got an extended lease on life, NOT because they were "so good," but due to cost-cutting: 1) Aging out of A-6's 2) The cancellation of the A-12 due to mismanagement and Clinton Admin military downsizing 3) F-35 cost of $102M per vs $66M per Super Hornet.

[@hotdogwater-j9m]

You have the numbers all wrong

[@georgehugh3455]

@@hotdogwater-j9m I assume you're talking about costs and don't have any issue with points 1) and 2)? Let's just say my numbers _"are all wrong,"_ as you stipulate - ARE THE PER UNIT AND OPERATING COSTS OF THE F-35 HIGHER THAN THE SUPER HORNET?? 'Cuz that's my point. Super Hornet costs per SlashGear were $55.7M in 2020, but since they made only 17 (not 20) the Wiki cost of $66M figure makes sense. Something like $28M for each "classic" F/A-18 built in MUCH bigger numbers. F-35 cost cited was in 2023 per Defense One and Breaking Defense (I couldn't make it thru the 99 page Wiki entry). Operating costs per hour were much higher for the F-35C too.

[@M16_Akula-III]

@@georgehugh3455 The A-12 was not needed.

[@georgehugh3455]

@@M16_Akula-III Powerful argument you present there 🤣

[@M16_Akula-III]

@@georgehugh3455 Ah yes, a flying-delta-wing design attack aircraft that would be irrelevant in modern times, would be expensive due to the flying wing design, takes a lot of space, and literally the F/A-18s can already do the job.

[@twiga57]

You ask what I think at the end of this video and the answer is "I don't have to think" this is an information packed video that takes the viewer on a comprehensive tour of the F-18.

[@hotdogwater-j9m]

All that butt kissing & the channel did not aknowledge you.

[@BUSHY33GRANTHAM]

TWIG, who asked what you think?? Did not see that question? I don't have to think? Twigs into self agrandisment!! Sorry, I did think!!

[@Chronic_Logic]

I was fortunate to work for VFA-136 on that squadron's first tour of the Med, on the USS Coral Sea in 1987. I was completely impressed with our new F/A-18A on GE F404's then, and am still impressed with the F/A-18 platform today.

[@keithprinn720]

as an aussie have seen how reliable the 18 has been and seen the growler supersede the F111C in certain roles. not happy with the failings in the F35 though as the wide sales provides massive security risks. USA refused to sell us the Raptors and the 35 simply too expensive while failing to meet capabilities in too many areas. few have the ground attack support capabilities that the US has through the 10.

[@M16_Akula-III]

That is false. The F-35As now costs around 60-70 Million USD per unit, while also meeting every capabilities that is required (an incredible datalink, good range, great kinematic performance, incredible RADAR, incredible sensor fusion, and so many others.) The F-22 is the only fighter to not be exported due to national security risk, but otherwise in a modern day competition, it is behind the F-35.

[@LigerSupremacy]

You bought the F-35 too early and are flying a glitchy version that will need to be upgraded down the road. AU Should have waited for Block 4 with TR3. It is a significant upgrade that is in the process of testing right now. Testing should be complete and the full production model should be ready within 18 months. That is why Canada delayed its F-35 orders.

[@ericachan4287]

Beautiful Hornet ❤❤❤❤❤

[@robertrafford6068]

It's impressive...and should be concerning.

[@Raphael325]

I have seen the canadian f-18 at an airshow

[@vulpinemac]

Sounds to me like the new Super Hornet is more interceptor than fighter.

[@MrGarrym]

I fly the F/A-18C Hornet in DCS. Thanks for the history lesson 🫡🫡👍👍

[@Spitts44]

Hornets went operational in Canada in 1986 and replaced the 104 where I was in Baden, Germany.

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

Wonderful video

[@Dangling_Carrot]

How do you know they are terrified

[@gutstompenrocker]

A question if I may: The NGAD program has been put on hold to reevaluate the platform requirements, however the F/A-XX requirements haven't changed. Using the loyal wingman concept, how are they going to fit all these aircraft (conventional and drone) on a single carrier or are they going to build a dedicated drone launching and recovery mini carrier for them?

[@M16_Akula-III]

They're still going to use the catapult system.

[@tanpengjoo7205]

ANY MODEL OR NAME THEY CALLED MADE IN USA ALWAYS POWERFUL

[@MaverickSu-35]

Who can be so mind lost to think that Russia at least, and also China, are afraid of the F-18 when they're not even afraid of stealth anymore? little minded...!

[@herbb8547]

What are you talking about? Neither Russia nor China have a stealth fighter jet. The F/A-18 Super Hornet is superior to Russia's and China's best fighter jets in many ways. Neither Russia nor China can track an F-22 or F-35 on radar. They cannot see them. Their supposed "stealth" jets can be easily tracked up to 200 miles away by US radar. Russia and Chinese radar can't pick up the Super Hornet on radar until it is within 75 miles. That is because US radar is vastly superior and the Super Hornet, SU-57, and Chinese whatever all have about the same size radar image.

[@MaverickSu-35]

@herbb8547 Oh yeah? In what ways? Name some of the ways.

[@consco3667]

@@herbb8547Chinese J20

[@herbb8547]

@consco3667 Yeah, that is what they call it. Paper tiger at best

[@MaverickSu-35]

@herbb8547 Lol

[@pogonomyrmexrugosus6240]

Yeah I'm sure they're shaking in their little boots. Give us a break with the hyperbolic titles.

[@PaulMyers-q1m]

The prototype was call F17 Cobra 50years ago

[@JSFGuy]

YF

[@deltonlomatai2309]

aim 174 could potentially have an anti-satellite role and anti-ship role.

[@hotdogwater-j9m]

That is not a good idea it would be stupid to use them that way

[@deltonlomatai2309]

@ they are being used that way on ships.

[@M16_Akula-III]

@@deltonlomatai2309 Yes, on ships, which have larger sensors, which allows them to actually acquire the satelites. Those SM-6s also has a booster.

[@deltonlomatai2309]

@@M16_Akula-III The missile range exceeds the target range of the Hornet radar for air to air kill. The hornet will have to rely on ship base illumination or from an e2 to target aircraft outside of its visual range. Ship base or e2 can also be used to target surface and even orbital objects.

[@deltonlomatai2309]

@@M16_Akula-III It has been already considered by the DOD.

[@mrnsxss]

saw the thumbnail and i got scared that spirit airlines got themselves a F/A-18

[@JamesHarris-v5z]

I'm so happy to see the hornet getting an upgrade because I'm planning my 500 hours in the morning have a nice day

[@davewilson7480]

I'm pretty sure Russia and China aren't "terrified." It's a great fighter though.

[@gijsbert.de.slagmulder]

Beautiful F18 THANK YOU 😉

[@johnpaulbacon8320]

The Super-Hornet rerminds me a lot of the F-15 Eagle in some design aspects.

[@DanielFaith-g1d]

Next to the F- 22 the Super Hornet has always been my favourite fighter jet now with all the upgrades its become one of if not the top front line FJ of the Military.Of course the F-22 Raptor is the top FJ on the planet ❤

[@macpaul1391]

Russia and China are terrified of the F-18? 🤣

[@Grumpy364]

I hear a hint of overconfidence in this video. I just hope that the US is not getting too cocky about the capabilities of this platform.

[@hotdogwater-j9m]

That is not a hint of overconfidense it is paprika

[@fretsward2225]

Against a paper tiger with no original aircraft designs, and extremly green pilots without any combat experience?

[@M16_Akula-III]

@@fretsward2225 At least use better insults. Also originality doesn't matter in this case, ALL of Russian Flankers are worse than Chinese ones.

[@Funk8_4]

Ive used this voice for a video before lol. It's a good one

[@miloscott6617]

I fuckin love the Super Hornet

[@klausphx]

Still Comes up Short to Bad Ass F-14. Cheney had his head up his Rear end when he made Decisions for F-14

[@RaniVeluNachar-kx4lu]

It's big. It can't be cheap. How many will we end up with? I believe that the Navy is the largest air force amongst the US service branches.

[@patrickmccrann991]

Nope, Army has more aircraft than all others combined.

[@tommypeacock3298]

Other side of the coin for me!!!!

[@jimreilly917]

@@patrickmccrann991Army’s aircraft air mostly rotor. USN is the largest fixed wing air force in the world…Second to the USAF of course.

[@patrickmccrann991]

@jimreilly917 Doesn't matter whether rotary wing or not, Army has more "aircraft" than the other services combined. Fact! And no, I am not Army. OSCS(SW) USN RET'D 1978-2002

[@M16_Akula-III]

@@patrickmccrann991 This is false.

[@justiceforall4628]

I am F4 and never had any exposed on F18....i wish i had...i had my fun time with F4...

[@bobboberson2024]

Yeah, China and Russia are TERRIFIED. But this an excellent historical post. And I like this AI narrator!

[@Iabiv]

the only thing that will be scaring them is the f22 flying undetected in their airspace

[@LukaszCantwell]

Will our airforce be upgraded to block 3. Seeing were surrounded by ocean, the Royal Australian air force is based more on the us navy rather than airforce. The legacy hornet replaced the mirage ii in 87, and then eventually super hornet and F-35. Newcastle Australia 🦘🦘🦘

[@VenomHK]

US jets are legendary 🫡

[@KernowekTim]

Russia and China do not do "terrified". Though I imagine the trepidation of their respective fighter wings being informed that they will be in combat against North American F22s anf F35 might give cause for "momentary concern". F18 is an excellent package, in it's domain, though.

[@smerchi6688]

russia basically owns that now

[@joebloggs24]

The only reason they spec up the F/A-18 Super Hornet is because the 6th Gen is delayed, F-22 is limited in numbers, and F-35 can't perform well as a dogfighter...

[@dumdumbinks274]

No it's solely because the 6th gen fighter isn't expected to even enter service until the 2030s, and that's intentional, not because of delays.

[@joebloggs24]

@@dumdumbinks274 Ah yes, "intentional". Exactly what the US DoD says, event about bad news. Spin it into something that maintains public appearance 🤣

[@dumdumbinks274]

@@joebloggs24 Lol. So delays that were only announced this year somehow predate decisions made several years ago to upgrade Super Hornets?

[@joebloggs24]

@ You'd be surprised just how much information is withheld from the public by Government Departments. What you think you know is only the very tip of the underlying iceberg.

[@christopherbova8109]

Excellent

[@anthonycanty3755]

Infrared search and track system should be internal and not an external pod. The F-14 should have been replaced by the YF 23.

[@MichaelRoberts-t7c]

The F-14 was a Navy bird and the YF-23 was competing for an Air Force contract. Just a side note, the Navy aircraft structures are beefed up to address the rigors of carrier landings.

[@BigShinyTubes]

Deliveries to Canada began in 1982.

[@evhvariac2]

Can one wear moccasins while flying the super hornet? If so, sign me up!

[@audioiconoclayst]

No it doesn't but that's okay... It's still pretty cool

[@glenroyfraser104]

Why is it that the us want to fight russia an china ,,

[@AmaraTheTransFemboy]

They don’t they just want to be ready in case on decides to go to war with the U.S

[@consco3667]

This sounds like Mark Felton narrating

[@LukaszCantwell]

I think Australia is the only besides the USN to operate growlers, I am pretty sure

[@renodowns5256]

What about the F-14 tomcat. You said the navy did not use because of expense??

[@Homoprimatesapiens]

I would like to see a comparison between the F-18 Super Hornet block 3 and the Russian made SU-35 and SU-34 multi role fighters

[@OldGlaseye-gf7si]

A hamburger in any package is still a hamburger. Russian pilots get a fraction of the flight time of US pilots. Plus the SU-34/35 tech is old, not upgraded like the block 3 Hornet or the F-15EX...Even the F-22 tech, altho old, is light years further along than other Russia or China. The F-35 is Cat5+....

[@M16_Akula-III]

@@OldGlaseye-gf7si This is incorrect. Su-35S has relatively new electronics, the F-22 in-fact, is the most outdated out of any modern U.S Fighter, being the only one without HMD, no EOTS in-so requiring 2 EOTS pod, limited upgradability, very limited DATALINK. Its advantages are kinematic performance and a great radar, but it stops right there. On the other hand, China has severely caught up, and have implemented a lot of technologies into their jets. The newer J-16s are now on-par with the F-15EX.

[@yoha8751]

Nice !

[@timothymachen687]

Great analysis. I have subscribed to your channel. So far, you’ve done excellent work work. While I realize your channel is not geopolitical , you’re doing a very good job.🇺🇦🇺🇦🇺🇦

[@aaronpingol1566]

i thought F/A-18 Super Hornet was discontinued i don't know who to believe anymore

[@MichaelRoberts-t7c]

@@aaronpingol1566 The F/A-18 E/F and G models are in production still.

[@dumdumbinks274]

The Hornet was discontinued. The Super Hornet is an entirely different aircraft.

[@MichaelRoberts-t7c]

The Super Hornet is roughly 20% larger than the initial A/B/C/D models. Both aircraft are still referred to as Hornet and share the F/A-18 designation.@@dumdumbinks274

[@kingnb]

I got bored from the beginning because when i saw there was going to be a new plane i was waiting to here about a stealth version of the F18 but it only talked about the history of the plane

[@BasicBobby]

American here. Yeah, Russia and China are not afraid of anything short of us hitting the big red button, and certainly not a platform designed half-a-century ago with some newish comforts like a decent radar, radio and countermeasures system.

[@YS-kb9nc]

How when an aircraft carrier can’t get close enough due to Chinas carrier killer missiles? Air refueling won’t happen in contested airspace and the legs of this plane is quite limited

[@kmoconnor80]

Good video so far but must comment F-117 is pronounced F one seventeen not one hundred seventeen. To the trained ear it sounds like saying the F one four Tomcat.

[@Ghettodachoppa87-kf6ml]

Canada finally an attack helicopter. Griffon will have 50 cal (12.7 mm) machine gun , 7.62 mm self-defence machine gun, with the CH-148 capable of firing Air and ship-launched lightweight torpedo. Canada should keep their fleet of F-18A/B and with the F-35sA in the future, Canada needs at least one medium size carrier. F-18s speed mach 1.8 and range is perfect a big country like Canada. F-35 mach 1.1 doesnt match the speed of the F-18.

[@jasonhawkins6888]

Whew the bots are strong with this one. 😅

[@doug2doug]

The Russians and Chinese are definitely terrified. Martians too !! The main thing is to believe in it, eh !! 🤡😂

[@fretsward2225]

From :33 to :39 you show a Mig 29 being towed?

[@h-f2726]

....sure, sure 😅🤣.

[@jerrymiller2891]

No matter how much shit you add to an f18 it will never compare to the f14 tomcat.

[@IanAva-t5l]

so terrified

[@kierixelut]

basically why try fix somthing that's not broken in the first place

[@teepiaukennethwong7829]

Battles are won in theatre not just by F-18s,alone! Grow up,kid!

[@Max_Da_G]

Flanker bait.

[@brandonchappell1535]

That thumbnail is so ridiculous it doesn't even have engine intakes

[@jalphivoN]

Wednesday, November 06, 2024 . . . I propose a "Nth Generation Air Dominance(NGAD)"; the technology exists today or should commence development of a Fighter vehicle(tier-one) with the capability of launching from ground level, say an Airport, and continuing into Space(i.e., ELO). This would be a three-tier development package where whereby a second-level space Drone(tier-two) is also capable of terrestrial takeoff and space-penetration capability; its purpose would be refueling and weaponizing tier-one; it would also, of course, be capable of defending itself into space-penetration with assist from terrestrial fighter escorts into space-penetration. The "third tier" would likely be a larger vehicle that would service both (tier-one and tier-two) while also providing defensive support for itself and the two subordinate tiers; any additional refinements to this initial configuration would be entirely discretionary.

[@generalming2809]

i smell democracy

[@gardnep]

What is an aerial refuelling sortie? It’s a Boeing.

[@jasecee8992]

Sure it does

[@power21100]

Girl's got teeth for sure!

[@jgarbo3541]

This is a joke. FA18 against J20? Goodbye.

[@markbuckingham3631]

Somehow when you show a F-5 Freedom Fighter for the guns it looses credibility.

[@95valero]

NEW Su-30/35 Ready to Battle Has USA and NATo Terrified

[@costcontrolteam2618]

Do not delude yourself or others than China's leadership is in the slightest "terrified". What nonsense.

[@justinkase7763]

What the heck is that in the tn?

[@C-man553]

P-51Ds brothers

[@chuckfarley4130]

Growling Sidewinder and his hypersonic Russian thrust vectored jets eat these for lunch bruh

[@x3213xxx]

ooh - Russia so skeered !

[@ioanbota9397]

They are so powerful I like it

[@JuanCarrero-ok3nx]

F-117 is the wrong designation it should be the B-117 just saying.

[@hello4world]

VERY NICE

[@abbeyglencircle]

😂😅 yeah, right..... when was the last time the US won a war?

[@richardsmith8590]

It's cheaper.

[@rogerstarkey5390]

Probably has Chinese semi conductors 😉

[@Neo-xn7vc]

A fighter with a airframe from 1978. Yeaa I think Russia is terrified (not). LOL

[@MichaelRoberts-t7c]

The airframe isn't the focus for capabilities, it is just a mounting for the avionic capabilities. The avionics packages are always updated with the latest capabilities to provide an edge for the ear fighter

[@Neo-xn7vc]

@@MichaelRoberts-t7c This is the biggest misstake the US made. Same with the F-16. Instead of building new gen 5 fighters they upgrade the old ones. They dosen´t stand a chance against canardwing or thrustvectoring fighter. Look at the Red flag exercise. JAS gripen won against F-16 with the numbers 5-0 5-1 5-0.

[@MichaelRoberts-t7c]

Your comment is interesting but your missing out regarding the logistics support for any weapon system. You need spares to support equipment in the field and that's not cheap. Many are upset with Foreign Military Sales (FMS) but wars can be controlled by with holding spare parts. New aircraft designs are taking too long to field now, the F-35 contract was awarded in 1997 and it is still not fully functional. Not only is new designs expensive but the support, repair manuals, tooling, test equipment, etc., and spares all need to be in the yearly budget. @@Neo-xn7vc

[@M16_Akula-III]

@@Neo-xn7vc This is false, and on a red-flag exercise, the U.S Forces always has their hands tied. Also, they are building new 5th gens.

[@MichaelRoberts-t7c]

@@Neo-xn7vc the reason many aircraft in the US inventory are upgraded vs replaced with the latest shiny fighter many times is cost. The new aircraft will cost more, development for starters, the cost of training, aircraft spares for support, the additional requirement for support equipment to work on the aircraft and the components, factor in the cost of publications to detail the repair concept for a three level maintenance currently in place (Organizational, Intermediate and Depot). All this is in place now on older aircraft so upgrades make more sense.

[@dcmgiri160]

Main infofmations, type of jet ae,thrust, mark power, speed, hight it fly, fuel econamy, range,combat timd, warhead load,weight, ,are all absent

[@danny117fc]

a murder hornet

[@peterwilson5528]

You people are comedians. Just watched the SU57 dancing in the sky at the Chinese air show. USA is totally outgunned.

[@BlufalconGaming]

I’ll bite, your comment is comedic, especially basing your opinion on an air show maneuver you’d never execute in combat. Stealth utilizing BVR technology dominate the sky’s. Outgunned? Like bringing the most advanced pistol to a sniper fight. Issue with the Su-57 is it’s dead before it knows it’s in a fight.

[@peterwilson5528]

@@BlufalconGaming Well Americans were laughing at the fact that the Russian jet was rough and ready much like in combat American jets would be all shiny. I never said anything about what that pilot did and combat you did. I said outgunned because the Russian planes are like a mule and the American planes are like a donkey/ass. American planes are too expensive and too complicated. Russian planes are built to be repaired anywhere. That is why Russia is winning in Ukraine because they know what they are doing. As an example, Russia has Putin The Great and USA has Trump The Fool. :)

[@georgehugh3455]

One measure of an attack jet's value is: *_Is the US willing to allow other nations to have it?_* F/A-18 Hornets were sold right away to such dodgy places as Spain and Kuwait.... A-6 Intruders were NEVER sold outside the US. B-1's, B-2's also. F-111's (AU only)

[@jameshatton4211]

F111 are still a great plane to me. I'm biased

[@MichaelRoberts-t7c]

Kuwait bought the F/A-18's after Desert Storm as a "thank you" for saving their country. Kuwait bought a multitude of weaponry from many countries after the war.

[@georgehugh3455]

@@MichaelRoberts-t7c Yes, but you'll notice Kuwait was NOT ALLOWED to buy A-6's or F-111's - *There's a reason for that.*

[@M16_Akula-III]

@@georgehugh3455 Yes, because it wasn't needed or relevant for the Kuwait's.

[@MichaelRoberts-t7c]

@@georgehugh3455 the F-111 and A-6 were both out of production and their respective missions were tasked to other newer aircraft.