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One problem with the current state of organic adversary is that it's almost
all similar aircraft. As the Navy transitions to an all F-18 force, it'd be beneficial to face other airframes in training ... something other than a VCF F-18. The A-4 makes a great BFM bogey, but it has its limitations as well. While current doctrine discourages a merge to engage, it can happen. I'd like to see an adversary that is a challenge to the effort to DISengage (Kfirs and F-16s were formidable in that respect ... the A-4 wasn't). The Superbug has a notable flaw in its inability to accelerate and leave a fight ... training against other bugs or A-4's will not help the development of good tactical technique in the most difficult of maneuvers. My point is that ATSI doesn't seem to offer any fast movers (the Mig-29 ala the novel would be nice) and the lack of such an aircraft would impact their effectiveness. And the costs to train to and support such a jet are greater than the A-4. R / John |
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