Posted on Feb 3, 2017
F-15E Strike Eagles unable to shoot down the F-35s in 8 dogfights during simulated deployment
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We need a rematch because Singapore and Saudi Arabia have both ordered custom models of the f 15 eagle called the Sierra Alpha.
http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/this-is-a-fully-armed-f-15sa-the-most-advanced-product [login to see]
http://foxtrotalpha.jalopnik.com/this-is-a-fully-armed-f-15sa-the-most-advanced-product [login to see]
This Is A Fully Armed F-15SA, The Most Advanced Production Eagle Ever
The F-15SA is the most advanced production F-15 Eagle ever built. Saudi Arabia ordered 84 new build F-15SAs and close to 70 kits to upgrade their existing F-15S fleet to the SA configuration. Just one part of this upgrade is the activation of Eagle’s outboard wing stores stations, which will expand the jet’s already heavy combat punch.
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MSgt (Join to see) - what about the story that was a both on RT and also on YouTube about the F-16 beating the F-35? What does the F-16 have better than the F-15 I mean it has one engine instead of two so what else what gives I'm talking I'm an Army soldier who doesn't know so could you give us some insight?
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They are talking about the performance envelope of the 2 aircraft. Right now the F-35 has a limited performance envelope (limited Air Speed, G's, and Angle of Attack). This is mostly because they decided to field the F-35 while it is still in Developmental Test. The F-16 was designed post Vietnam to be highly agile and it should be able to outmaneuver an F-35 in a dog fight. The F-35 wasn't designed to dog fight, it was designed to engage targets beyond visual range, while remaining invisible to radar. Below is a link to a good article written by a Norwegian F-35 Pilot in response to the article you mentioned.
https://theaviationist.com/2016/03/01/heres-what-ive-learned-so-far-dogfighting-in-the-f-35-a-jsf-pilot-first-hand-account/
https://theaviationist.com/2016/03/01/heres-what-ive-learned-so-far-dogfighting-in-the-f-35-a-jsf-pilot-first-hand-account/
“Here’s what I’ve learned so far dogfighting in the F-35”: a JSF pilot’s first-hand account
A Norwegian pilot shared his experience flying mock aerial combat with the F-35. As we reported last year, the debate between F-35 supporters and critics became more harsh in July 2015, when War Is…
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Interesting... How did the FA-18 do???
and has it gone up against the SU-27 of the Euro Fighter Typhoon ...
and has it gone up against the SU-27 of the Euro Fighter Typhoon ...
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LTC (Join to see)
I'm sure you'll read about the F15 Sierra Alpha that I posted a month ago so there needs to be a rematch.
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I haven't seen any real tests between the F-18 and the F-35 other than opinions. I am sure that their are some Navy and Marine pilots that could give a decent comparison. I can't see any 4th gen platform beating it in a straight up A/A engagement. The F-35 fights by staying beyond visual range and staying invisible (as close as it can) to radar.
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