On Mon, 17 Mar 2008 14:40:51 -0700 (PDT), Ricky
wrote:


Hi,
Haven't been around here in a while so forgive me if this has already
been posted or discussed.

It was introduced into operational service in 1996.

I was watching the video of this new Russian fighter and had to pick
my jaw up off the floor watching the things it can do with it's
vectored thrust and canards!
It can fly backwards, tail first from a full stall, recover quickly
from a flat spin and, well, just check out the amazing video!
http://bobandsylvia.com/FIGHTER.htm

You'll probably get a lot of input from the readership of
rec.aviation.military on this subject.

BTW I'm not alarmed about the "threat" of this new plane, unless we
get anti-military democrats in the White House, which is unfortunately
very likely.

Ricky

It's likely because of the pathetic performance of the current regime.
Please tell me you don't support that lot.

I also find your pro Christian stance to be at variance with the mass
taking of life performed by the military. Is this typical religious
hypocrisy or naivete?


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