jetblasted
Friday, October 21, 2011 2:20:36 AM
Very Cool Technology, but why is STOVL important in the field ?

At an estimated US$323 billion, making it the most expensive defense program ever, I'm curious why we need STOVL aircraft? All the Harrier's I've ever seen in operations have been from ships . . .

plinytheelder
Friday, October 21, 2011 11:41:16 AM

Very Cool Technology, but why is STOVL important in the field ?

I'm curious why we need STOVL aircraft? All the Harrier's I've ever seen in operations have been from ships . . .

jetblasted wrote:

No need for long runways. In all the last wars, the first thing that needs to be done is to gain air superiority. Taking out the enemies runways is one big way to start.

xibbumbero
Friday, October 21, 2011 12:53:52 PM
Isn't the F-35 stealthy? I know the Harrier is not. X
jetblasted
Friday, October 21, 2011 3:19:20 PM
It is stealthy & I understand not needing long runways, but why would you put this aircraft down in the field? I'm just trying to understand the need for this plane. It's the most expensive weapon system ever produced.
ZRX1200
Friday, October 21, 2011 3:55:26 PM
Where is it built and who is their senator?
engletl
Friday, October 21, 2011 6:35:48 PM
(Russian Su-37 video)

this is why we need it

ZRX1200
Friday, October 21, 2011 7:06:58 PM
Impressive Todd. But Russia isn't gonna mass produce that.... n 1 plane is not gonna win a war either.
engletl
Friday, October 21, 2011 9:31:23 PM
Hey...I am a defense Contractor..."Fear" of war is good for buisiness
ZRX1200
Friday, October 21, 2011 9:33:39 PM
Haha!!!! Yeah.....I know.