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Originally Posted by Senna4ever (Post 7242368)

Where's the hi-res version?

yeah... haha

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Originally Posted by A.Finch (Post 7242528)

I don't know if what you said is a fact or a rumor, but regardless, I just don't see how a Cobra maneuver would ever be used. Maybe it worked in the 60s but it certainly won't work on the more advanced fighters. If the opponent fighter is equipped with a HMD, and can actually see the SU-37 (assuming they can since the cobra requires a hella slow speed) the opponent pilot can just deliver an ASRAAM and finish the job...done deal!

I used the Cobra as an example, not stating it's a useful move in combat. It's a fact that an airplanes ability to manuever would change based on how much fuel load or payload is still on board. So if the Russians specifically "loaded" up the SU-37 to do their demonstration, then it doesn't really mean anything as it's not a true indicator of the planes capabilities under all possible conditions. Most people who argue about the SU-37's dogfight capabilities point to the SU-37 airshow video where it does the Cobra (among other things).

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Originally Posted by belka (Post 7242960)

Could somebody please explain these markings? TIA :)

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Originally Posted by chun (Post 7243016)

Could somebody please explain these markings? TIA :)

Well first one has a fish in it. :D Second one is refueling probe kill count, this particular tail number has been castrated twice.

it was pretty disapointing at this years air-show that you couldnt get within 100 feet of a CF-18

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Originally Posted by Hondaracer (Post 7243111)

it was pretty disapointing at this years air-show that you couldnt get within 100 feet of a CF-18

Huh? There was one on static with stairs up to the cockpit for all to see.

LOL at the fish ordinance and castration markings. What's the story behind the fish?
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Originally Posted by JD¹³ (Post 7243123)

Huh? There was one on static with stairs up to the cockpit for all to see.

LOL at the fish ordinance and castration markings. What's the story behind the fish?
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AFAIK, a pilot bought some in Alaska and threw it into the luggage pod, which happened to depart the aircraft during flight.

^ awesome, fish in the luggage pod.

Interesting colors...
http://i54.tinypic.com/2eceohc.jpg

Not Military but one of the best ever made....

http://i56.tinypic.com/10o0fmo.jpg

that is one butt ugly herc.

More pix of the Chengdu J-20:

http://www.warisboring.com/wp-conten.../12/j20_16.jpg
http://www.warisboring.com/wp-conten.../12/j20_17.jpg

Kinda explains why China didn't join the Pak Fa program like India.

anyone know much about flying saucers?

invented by the Germans in the 40s, US also manufactures them

apparently they have a cloaking device powered by an electromagnet or something of that nature

they were suppose to be Hitler's proclaimed "secret weapon"

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Originally Posted by liu13 (Post 7244802)

Awesome thread! Loving all the pictures and conversation about awesomeness!

Don't know if anyone has seen it, but if you like Military Aircraft, check out Fighter Pilot - Operation Red Flag. It's really sweet! Download the HD version and sit back.

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Originally Posted by Boostslut (Post 7245466)

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