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Emmanuel Gustin wrote in message ... "Charles Talleyrand" wrote in message ... Can someone comment on the best aircraft for this job? Austria used the J 35O, armed only with cannon during a period because post-WWII treaties banned Austria from owning missiles. The goal of interceptions was described by pilots as allowing the government to send in a diplomatic protest... Today the best answer would probably be a F-16A without updates, from existing USAF stocks in the desert. Not much value left to it as a modern combat aircraft, but a good performer and spares should not be a problem. -- Emmanuel Gustin Emmanuel dot Gustin @t skynet dot be Flying Guns Books and Site: http://users.skynet.be/Emmanuel.Gustin/ I agree, but give it at least a Sparrow provision. It does not have to be wired but it would appear more impressive with it ))) Without medium range missiles, you would be in the situation that Pakistanis are with their F-16A vs BVR-equipped Mig-29-12B, Mig-21/93s and Su-30MKK (possibility to be chased off of station with a lock-on). So at least Sparrow should be considered ("I have it too, baby!" ) Or put some kind of CW illuminator. Or remove the RWR. Kfir C7 or C9 would be nice, too, especially with the Derby, but be careful with possible US embargo since you will not get any more J-79s and you will be forced to ask Russians to get samples of Lylka AL-21s (GE J79-8 copies). Mirage F-1 is also fine, tried and tested in similar conditions (Greece vs. Turkey aerial "who's is bigger" competition) and not overly expensive. "Indian" MiG-21/93 got quite a claws with new radar, cockpit and R-77, albeit not having substantial range (and -21 is not maintenance-dependent, it is overhaul-dependent). "They" might be impressed to see such a small plane is hauling four R-73s on dual launchers, two R-77s and a centerline drop tank (yeah, I know. "-Drop- tank? You mean, it can be removed?") Malesian "custom" made MiG-29SE's come to my mind, too. As MAPO-MIG goes, you will be able to order MiG-29s with leather-covered K-36DM ejection seat, widescreen TV and the refrigerator. They still don't make convertibles, but you can get them with folding wings. If you're a ignorant dictator, have a money to waste, go Saddam's way and buy MiG-25PD together wit R-40's and drop tanks (a lots of them! ) from some of numerous Russian mothball storages. As you are of grandiose and paranoid type, you will certainly be impressed with its size, masculine lines and humongous missiles compensating for your small pecker. And you will be thrilled when see it in afterburner. Heck, you will make their pilots your pets anyway, they might even do something in the case of the war! If you are of nostalgia type and have an urge to make things right, go buy some Lightnings, but leave at least a 5 year timeframe so your mechanics can assemble it after GB ravaged them like they belonged to their worst enemies. Don't forget tankers for aerial refueling! Yeah, no BVR, but you won't probably know you are targeted either! And they are better choice then Austria's Drakkens since Drakkens-they look so-well, too plain. No charm. Which brins us to gentleman/romantic type. F-106 is the best choice I can remember and some are still at AMARC. I don't know, but those things have always reminded me to old well-refurbished Cadillacs. Heck, you might get a pilots with them (no need to call, they will come on their own, mechanics will follow )) . The only problem is that you will probably have -the- oldest fleet in the world in every manner. Italian "Intereceptorosaurus'" fleet included. Nele NULLA ROSA SINE SPINA |
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