Science Abuse Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 http://www.chieftain.com/metro/1154159638/3 It's a shame, that place was cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 yeah man, i loved reading about that place. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Isn't it fucking stupid to do this a publicize this? Especially with North Korea trying to fucking nuke us? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted July 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 North Korea trying to fucking nuke us? lol, Yeah, isn't that cute, he thinks he's people. We might lose some Alutean islans, if he's lucky. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 But are they really closing it or just saying they are? It's a conspiracy!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted July 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 But are they really closing it or just saying they are? It's a conspiracy!!! They're not even saying that. Just totaly de-staffing it. Keeping a couple people there to have it ready "just in case". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted July 29, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Does this mean I can buy one, now? http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/14083611/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted July 29, 2006 Report Share Posted July 29, 2006 Sure, I won't race you from a dig in it, but I'll autocross you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Spidey2721 Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 That really makes me sad. I have always loved that plane. I know it was coming but, dangit!! The carrier decks just wont ever be the same with out the Tomcat! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
copperhead Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I've seen Mig's on ebay, why not some F-14's? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Science Abuse Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 I've seen Mig's on ebay, why not some F-14's? Because their ours, and they're still good. There is a law that states current military tech is not to be sold on any kind of open market. I means private entities cant buy these jets and such. Once they're retired, it's pretty much fair game. Migs are russian, and russia has more need to liquidate such things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Orion Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Migs are russian, and russia has more need to liquidate such things. ya know, like nukes, and emp weapons. the tomcat was a plane designed to be a long range bomber interceptor. they basically built that plane around one weapon, the AIM-54 phoenix missle, and its corresponding radar and avionics suite. with a range of over 100 nautical miles (!), but very limited manueverability, that missle was designed to take out long range bombers (like the bear, or the backfire) before they could launch their anti-ship missles. given that not too many nations have longe range bombers anymore, and with the advancement of point defense systems (aegis, phalanx), its main role has become combat air patrol. add to that the fact that it is virtually worhtless againt ground and hardened targets, and you have a very specialized, old, fighter jet. im just as big a fan of that jet as any who hasnt actually flown one (top gun is like my favorite movie), but you have to accede that there are much better dogfighters in our arsenal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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