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Special Operators Head West

http://www.afa.org/magazine/march2008/0308west.pdf

 

The Raptor chronicles; F-22 questions; The F-15 mystery; Bomber prep ....

http://www.afa.org/magazine/march2008/0308watch.pdf

 

Beyond the F-22 Problem

http://www.afa.org/magazine/march2008/0308edit.pdf

 

Integrated Total Force

http://www.afa.org/magazine/march2008/0308integrated.pdf

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Well I would buy more F-22s - that plane is the USAs main fighting edge. Its alright saying get loads of F-35s but a lot of countries around the world will have that soon.

 

They need a new marketing slogan - how about the "Super Raptor" :blind:

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I recall seeing an article that mentioned that the USAF was going to refit the B-52 with high-bypass engines and fly them until 2040... Any current news on that?

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They've been talking about B-52 reengining for literally decades now. However, the C-5 fleet's need was higher so they're doing that first. Yet the price is now $12bn on the LOW side of the estimates, and some are predicting it may run $18bn. To put 4 new engines on 100 planes! Ok, I think they're doing some cockpit renovations too, but still.

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