Jura The idiot
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... and this is what's planned, I happened to notice: 9 Wings For 10 Carriers in
I posted as https://www.sinodefenceforum.com/us-military-news-reports-data-etc.t1547/page-511#post-388240
Aircraft Carriers III
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I posted as https://www.sinodefenceforum.com/us-military-news-reports-data-etc.t1547/page-511#post-388240
Yes...I know. That's why I said tis.
This administration is simply trying to get as much of its agenda accomplished as it can before it leaves office.
However, depending on the election in November, it can all be corrected.
We shall just have to wait and see how that goes...but not go into it in detail here on SD because SD is not about the politics.
Reitred in 2009 the more old have 35 years, less stressed as a Fighter but no completely redone as a A-10C with new wings etc...
If this eventual Tanker UAV have size of X-47B with a Max weight of 20 t, S-3 do 24 t can carry 10/11 t enough but how many in a CAW for to be efficient and reful a Sqn.
Thinking normaly planned 4 minimum by CAW same number as KA-6D, fighters needs : F/A-18E/F carry 6.3/6.8 t, F/A-18A/C 4,9 t then on average 5.5 t in this case a Tanker can refuel ~ 2 fighters x 4 : 8 fighters then idealy 5 Tanker for 10 fighters.
But it is not all F-35C have less need get an enough more big range CR 1100 km as F/A-18E/F 900, F/A-18A/C 700 but remains very interesting coz despite this it is not a very long range, as KA-6 had 1400 km ! F-14 1200 km, F-35C carry much 8.9 t more as a F-22 ! for him more Tanker required.
But logicaly in an airstrike no mixed stealth and no stealth the second highlight the first... or a refueling enough far of targets more easy to say...depends loadout mainly.
Don' t forget refueling capacity in a CAW it is " only a help" for fighters nothing to do with USAF which with her 450 big tankers can refuel easy several Sqns in a big airstrike.
And armed UCLASS planned had to be very interesting for her range CR ~ 1500 km ! with a decent payload 2 t.
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I must say I miss the Tomkat, retired before her time, bad mojo!
If you ever worked on one you'd not state that...As I've stated many. many times in my years on line..
Ah yes.. fond memories of the F-14 Tomcat. Tomcats while a beautiful aircraft to observe was in my and many others opinion a maintenance nightmare. Requiring more maintenance hours per flight hour than any other Naval aircraft...
Keep those wrenches turning boyz!
The Mediterranean Sea (Apr. 28, 2003) -- Sailors assigned to the “Swordsmen” of Fighter Squadron Thirty Two (VF-32) perform maintenance on an F-14 Tomcat in the hangar bay aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Truman and Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) are on deployment conducting missions in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom. Operation Iraqi Freedom is the multinational coalition effort to liberate the Iraqi people, eliminate Iraq's weapons of mass destruction and end the regime of Saddam Hussein. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Ryan O'Connor. (RELEASED)
Persian Gulf (Feb. 6, 2006) - A shooter gives the signal to launch an F-14D Tomcat assigned to the "Blacklions" of Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213) on the flight deck aboard the Nimitz-class aircraft carrier USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). Roosevelt and embarked Carrier Air Wing Eight (CVW-8) are currently underway on a regularly scheduled deployment conducting maritime security operations. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Apprentice Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (July 28, 2006) – An F-14D Tomcat, aircraft number 100, assigned to the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) makes a near supersonic fly-by above the flight deck of USS Theodore Roosevelt (CVN 71). The F-14 will officially retire in September 2006, after 32 years of service to the fleet. Theodore Roosevelt is completing Joint Task Force Exercises with USS Dwight D. Eisenhower (CVN 69). U.S. Navy Photo by Mass Communication Specialist 3rd Class Nathan Laird (RELEASED)
Virginia Beach, Va. (March 10, 2006) - F-14 Tomcats assigned to the “Black lions” Fighter Squadron Two One Three (VF-213) and the "Tomcatters" of Fighter Squadron Three One (VF-31) fly in formation over Naval Air Station Oceana after completing its final deployment flying the F-14 Tomcats. For the past 30 years, the F-14 Tomcat has assured U.S. air superiority, playing a key role in ensuring victory and preserving peace around the world. The F-14 Tomcat will be removed from service and officially stricken from the inventory in September of 2006. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate 2nd Class Steven King (RELEASED)
Military power..5th stage afterburner!
At sea aboard USS John C. Stennis (CVN 74) Dec. 25, 2001- Christmas Day, an F-14 “Tomcat” from the "Checkmates" of Fighter Squadron Two One One (VF-211) launches off of the flight deck. Stennis and her embarked Carrier Air Wing Nine (CVW-9) are conducting missions in support of Operation Enduring Freedom. U.S. Navy photo by Photographers Mate 3rd Class Troy M. Latham (Released)
At sea aboard USS Kitty Hawk (CV 63) Nov. 14, 2002 -- An F-14 “Tomcat” assigned to the “Black Knights” of Fighter Squadron One Five Four (VF-154) launches past steaming catapults on the bow of the ship. After an aircraft launches, steam is released as catapult pressure subsides. Kitty Hawk is the Navy’s only permanently forward-deployed aircraft carrier and operates out of Yokosuka, Japan. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate 3rd Class Todd Frantom. (RELEASED)
Atlantic Ocean (Nov. 21, 2003) -- Squadron members perform maintenance on F-14B Tomcats assigned to Carrier Air Wing Seven (CVW 7) which are positioned closely together on the flight deck aboard USS George Washington (CVN 73). The nuclear powered aircraft carrier is conducting Composite Training Unit Exercise (COMPTUEX) in the Atlantic Ocean. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer’s Mate Airman Nicole Goehre (RELEASED)
Persian Gulf (Feb. 24, 2005) - Squadron personnel assigned to the "Swordsmen" of Fighter Squadron Three Two (VF-32), perform regularly scheduled maintenance on one of their squadron's F-14B Tomcats in the hangar bay aboard USS Harry S. Truman (CVN 75). Carrier Air Wing Three (CVW-3) is embarked aboard Truman and is providing close air support and conducting intelligence surveillance and reconnaissance over Iraq. The Truman Carrier Strike Group is on a regularly scheduled deployment in support of the Global War on Terrorism. U.S. Navy photo by Photographer's Mate Airman Gregory A. Pierot (RELEASED)
No doubt true, but beautiful women are almost always very high maintenance, and worth it! well most of the time?? HEH! HEH! Heh! the Honey Badger, well now the Honey Badger, she is something else.
and I do like working on beautiful airplanes, its almost as much fun as flying them?
beautiful, and I'm sure the Turkey is the one lit up like a Roman Candle, not so much the F-18?? I followed the vid link to the 2004 Nellis show with the D model, Holy Cow! I will say the F-14 demo I witnessed was awe inspiring, amazing for so many reasons.