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Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: NUKE on May 05, 2003, 10:50:46 PM
(http://208.56.219.94/yf12-10.jpg)

1962
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: NUKE on May 05, 2003, 10:51:24 PM
(http://208.56.219.94/xb-70.jpg)

1964
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: NUKE on May 05, 2003, 10:52:19 PM
(http://208.56.219.94/f-117.jpg)

1978
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: NUKE on May 05, 2003, 10:53:12 PM
(http://208.56.219.94/B1.jpg)

1974
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Russian on May 05, 2003, 10:53:50 PM
and your point is?
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: NUKE on May 05, 2003, 10:54:43 PM
(http://208.56.219.94/b-2.jpg)

1989
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: SaburoS on May 06, 2003, 12:40:13 AM
WOW! Thanks Nuke!! Nice pics :)
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: NUKE on May 06, 2003, 12:57:26 AM
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Originally posted by SaburoS
WOW! Thanks Nuke!! Nice pics :)


Thanks sir!
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: funkedup on May 06, 2003, 02:06:37 AM
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Originally posted by Russian
and your point is?


His point is to post pro-American stuff so he can draw out the haters and flame them repeatedly.  :)
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: NUKE on May 06, 2003, 02:10:43 AM
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Originally posted by funkedup
His point is to post pro-American stuff so he can draw out the haters and flame them repeatedly.  :)


I have never flamed anyone......let alone repeatedly.
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: OIO on May 06, 2003, 08:29:49 AM
I wonder if they could "modify" the SR71 to leave the atmosphere and enter orbit.

It can fly high enough.. but not fast enough (i think).

Hmmm...
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Hawklore on May 06, 2003, 09:12:13 AM
The B2 dosn't look manuverable much, but, it is..


Pretty planes..
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Dowding on May 06, 2003, 09:23:17 AM
The SR-71 would have to be able to fly at 11 km/s to achieve escape velocity. About 24,750 mph.
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Sabre on May 06, 2003, 09:46:16 AM
The only surviving example of the YB-70 Valkyrie resides in the USAF Museum at Wright-Patterson AFB, Dayton, Ohio.  It alone is worth the trip to see!  The thing is even more impressive up close and personal than in the photos.  I never got tired of seeing it when I was stationed at Wright-Pat.  They also have the SR-71 and F-117 on display there (might have a B-1 too...can't recall now).  Great museum!  We should really hold an Aces High Convention in Dayton some year.  Any volunteers in the Dayton area?

Sabre
CT Staff, Reserve

P.S. Nice pictures, btw.
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Preon1 on May 06, 2003, 09:50:51 AM
The B-1 at WPAFB is a B-1A, the much faster, slightly less stealthy version of today's bomber.
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Octavius on May 06, 2003, 10:54:08 AM
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Originally posted by Dowding
The SR-71 would have to be able to fly at 11 km/s to achieve escape velocity. About 24,750 mph.



Not with a constant thrust.  If an object were to be shot out of, say, a cannon to escape earth's gravity (not to eventually fall back), THEN it would need an initial burst sending it to about 11 km/s.
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Dowding on May 06, 2003, 11:06:38 AM
True. But at what altitude does the SR-71 jet-engine cease to function? From that point onwards it would still need to travelling very, very quickly and I should think the energy requirement would still be significant.
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: AKIron on May 06, 2003, 11:08:28 AM
The SR71 will never be an orbital craft like our space shuttle and who knows what else may be hidden in the Nevada desert.
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Steve on May 06, 2003, 11:43:38 AM
Russian Quote:"and your point is?"

Well Russian, you say this as if there is something wrong with love of Country and celebration of remarkable achievement.

Nuke is do just that while saying nary a bad thing about any country/person.

Your comment has a negative connotation(don't come back with some BS about how it doesn't.. save that for the gullible)... why not keep it to yourself since Nuke is bashing no-one?

Or maybe start a thread of some of the many great things Russian science has created?
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Furball on May 06, 2003, 11:59:39 AM
nice pictures, i found these hi res pics on RAF website so i thought id share, large filesizes so pls be patient



Harrier
(http://www.raf.mod.uk/downloads/g_images/harrier03.jpg)

Tornado F.3
(http://www.raf.mod.uk/news/images/limage_f3_02.jpg)

Eurofighter Typhoon
(http://www.raf.mod.uk/downloads/g_images/typhoon01.jpg)

BAe Hawk's in the RAF display team 'Red Arrows'
(http://www.raf.mod.uk/downloads/g_images/rafat03.jpg)

RAF training Tucano's spelling out E II R - for the queens jubilee im guessing
(http://www.raf.mod.uk/downloads/g_images/tucano05.jpg)

BoB memorial flight
(http://www.raf.mod.uk/downloads/g_images/bbmf01.jpg)
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: vorticon on May 06, 2003, 12:04:06 PM
cant be a BOB memorial flight...i do beleive that they were not using hurri2c's during it...great pic tho
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Furball on May 06, 2003, 12:07:25 PM
they have a number of a/c in it, its just a general name for a bunch of WWII aircraft operated by the RAF i think. because they had neither lancasters or spit IX in BOB either lol

http://www.raf.mod.uk/downloads/bbmf.html

lots of cool pics here too http://www.raf.mod.uk/downloads/gallery_h.html
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Jack55 on May 06, 2003, 12:08:41 PM
(http://www.navytimes.com/content/editorial/editart/050503front7.jpg)

Imagine the points you'd get vulching those two in an Avenger!

Two great American planes!
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Russian on May 06, 2003, 02:08:56 PM
Quote
Originally posted by funkedup
His point is to post pro-American stuff so he can draw out the haters and flame them repeatedly.  :)


Sounds like a good plan to me.

Quote
Originally posted by Steve
Russian Quote:"and your point is?"

Well Russian, you say this as if there is something wrong with love of Country and celebration of remarkable achievement.

Nuke is do just that while saying nary a bad thing about any country/person.

Your comment has a negative connotation(don't come back with some BS about how it doesn't.. save that for the gullible)... why not keep it to yourself since Nuke is bashing no-one?

Or maybe start a thread of some of the many great things Russian science has created?

Boy o boy, do I see a **** load of ASSumptions here or what.

 So by asking point of this thread I’m anti-american nazi loving lefty-hippy?  Where did you get this information, from my user name? Here’s a clue, go **** your self. ;)
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Octavius on May 06, 2003, 03:32:11 PM
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Originally posted by Dowding
True. But at what altitude does the SR-71 jet-engine cease to function? From that point onwards it would still need to travelling very, very quickly and I should think the energy requirement would still be significant.


I'd like to see that scramjet thingy in action... "scooping" up the extremely sparse air at extreme altitudes and compressing it.
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Steve on May 06, 2003, 04:45:33 PM
Bahahahah!!! Russian you  over-sensitive cry baby! I knew you couldn't respond in a contructive or mature way.  Is it late where you are?  I bet you've already cried yourself to sleep!

Bahahahahahaha!
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Russian on May 06, 2003, 06:35:24 PM
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Originally posted by Steve
Bahahahah!!! Russian you  over-sensitive cry baby! I knew you couldn't respond in a contructive or mature way.  Is it late where you are?  I bet you've already cried yourself to sleep!

Bahahahahahaha!


No, I had to go to work and didn't think of anything creative to say :)
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Steve on May 06, 2003, 06:40:03 PM
Lol Russian... no time limit here... take your time.
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Ack-Ack on May 06, 2003, 09:28:16 PM
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Originally posted by Dowding
The SR-71 would have to be able to fly at 11 km/s to achieve escape velocity. About 24,750 mph.



The first picture is of the YF-12A, a prototype interceptor.  Down here at the San Diego Aerospace Museum, they have a YF-12A up on stands at the front enterance.  The thing that surprised me the most when I first saw the YF-12A, was it's size.  I expected it to be a lot larger than it was, it didn't look any longer than a normal city bus.


Ack-Ack
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: NUKE on May 06, 2003, 09:31:04 PM
Quote
Originally posted by Ack-Ack
The first picture is of the YF-12A, a prototype interceptor.  Down here at the San Diego Aerospace Museum, they have a YF-12A up on stands at the front enterance.  The thing that surprised me the most when I first saw the YF-12A, was it's size.  I expected it to be a lot larger than it was, it didn't look any longer than a normal city bus.


Ack-Ack


was bigger than that short bus that took you to school?

hehe :)
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: NUKE on May 06, 2003, 11:32:05 PM
Furball, great pics!

That Harrier pic looks like a work of fine art. Pretty plane.
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: SaburoS on May 07, 2003, 12:27:23 AM
Quote
Originally posted by Jack55
(http://www.navytimes.com/content/editorial/editart/050503front7.jpg)

Imagine the points you'd get vulching those two in an Avenger!

Two great American planes!


Nice pics everyone! Thanks for sharing!

LOL Jack55!
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: Furball on May 07, 2003, 07:07:28 AM
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Originally posted by NUKE
Furball, great pics!

That Harrier pic looks like a work of fine art. Pretty plane.


sure is! you may know 'Nexx'? he works at RAF Wittering 'Home of the Harrier'

(http://www.raf.mod.uk/downloads/g_images/harrier01.jpg)

http://www.raf.mod.uk/downloads/harrier.html
Title: Amazing American aircraft *warning* large pics
Post by: bounder on May 07, 2003, 07:32:27 AM
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Originally posted by NUKE
Furball, great pics!

That Harrier pic looks like a work of fine art. Pretty plane.

Do you think so? I always thought the Harrier was actually quite an ugly, pugnacious looking aircraft.

I think the most beautiful British (and French) built aircraft is the Concord. Sadly it will be retiring from service very soon.