Author Topic: Identify these fighters that just flew over... (Read 732 times)

LePaul · « **on:** August 15, 2007, 09:11:01 AM »

Up here in Bangor, Maine my airport sees a lot of military traffic.

I'm used to the British Harrier and Tornado traffic as well as the F-15/F-16/F-18s that frequently pass thru.

These guys just lifted...KC-135 (note the drogue refueler) and I think 3 Mirages. I'm wondering which models?

They were hauling so my camera pix are a bit less than desired.

http://www.checksix.net/aug15-001.jpg

http://www.checksix.net/aug15-002.jpg

http://www.checksix.net/aug15-003.jpg

Viking · « **Reply #1 on:** August 15, 2007, 09:17:31 AM »

Mirage 2000

Eagler · « **Reply #2 on:** August 15, 2007, 09:18:19 AM »

look like mirages to me too - dunno the model though

cpxxx · « **Reply #3 on:** August 15, 2007, 10:03:33 AM »

Two Armee de l'air Mirage 2000s and a C135FR tanker which is French too.

They fighters both look like two seaters.

It seems the entente cordiale is back on with the USA.

You're lucky to be living so close to a base with an eclectic mix of military aircraft overflying. My country doesn't even have jet fighters. I have to get excited when I see a PC-9 fly over:(

Slash27 · « **Reply #4 on:** August 15, 2007, 10:09:20 AM »

Didn't you guys see Iron Eagle ? Those are Mig 24-3/4s

ghi · « **Reply #5 on:** August 15, 2007, 10:24:45 AM »

identify this >

http://www.liveleak.com/view?i=833_1186752934

Golfer · « **Reply #6 on:** August 15, 2007, 12:47:14 PM »

Heard the "Maine" boys on the radio the other day with Boston Center when they finished fueling some fighters. The fighter lead came up on VHF (not always happens...) and didn't sound American. I guess this is why

I think the callsign of the fighter lead was Polo-11. The tanker of course was "Maine XX" but the Polo (I think...could've been Bolo I guess) lead had an accent.

cav58d · « **Reply #7 on:** August 15, 2007, 01:20:20 PM »

Golfer- Who are you currently flying for that you get to play around with the -190?

VooWho · « **Reply #8 on:** August 15, 2007, 01:40:50 PM »

Why are the French and British in Maine? Was it a international Cold War base, that is just still used by the French, British, and U.S., or is it a base for the French and British to use for target practicing since in their countries they have such limite land to do these things?

I wish I could get a live view of some Mirages. I think Mirages are just beautiful aircraft ment to kill and destroy.

RAIDER14 · « **Reply #9 on:** August 15, 2007, 01:45:50 PM »

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Originally posted by VooWho
Why are the French and British in Maine? Was it a international Cold War base, that is just still used by the French, British, and U.S., or is it a base for the French and British to use for target practicing since in their countries they have such limite land to do these things?

I wish I could get a live view of some Mirages. I think Mirages are just beautiful aircraft ment to kill and destroy.

NATO probably

Nilsen · « **Reply #10 on:** August 15, 2007, 01:55:57 PM »

Yup Mirage 2000's. Could be some sort of training like Red Flag, Maple Flag or something going on

AquaShrimp · « **Reply #11 on:** August 15, 2007, 02:12:28 PM »

I've heard that fighters with delta-wings produce excess amounts of drag at high angles of attack, thus making them poor dog-fighters.

AWMac · « **Reply #12 on:** August 15, 2007, 02:29:01 PM »

Loose lips, sink ships.

Mac

Furball · « **Reply #13 on:** August 15, 2007, 04:17:41 PM »

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Originally posted by AquaShrimp
I've heard that fighters with delta-wings produce excess amounts of drag at high angles of attack, thus making them poor dog-fighters.

You give them miniwings at the front and they do just fine

SFRT - Frenchy · « **Reply #14 on:** August 15, 2007, 04:34:36 PM »

Aquashrimp,

They are actually very good dogfighters. It is true that they bleed energy faster, but the delta gives them higher achievable AOA before stalling. They are rather light/small, and their roll rate is rather fast. Agility is one of the strong point of the M2000.

Back in Ellington Field, TX, I briefly talked to a F16 Agressor pilot, who's one foundest memory was to intercept a couple of Mirage 2000 Ds (2 seaters ground attack) at Red Flag 95. He caught them a bit too late, they already blew the target up, and to his surprise rather than escaping, one engaged him. After a "short but epic" dogfight, he got "shot down".

Edit: Lepaul, notice the French refuel using the soft trailing hose, they don't use the boom like the US. I guess fighter pilots like to make their life harder.