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    Some later variants of the F-89 Scorpion could mount missiles on the wingtip mounted fuel tanks.
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    If we're on the topic of cramming as many missiles on the Eagle as possible, Boeing has introduced a new hardpoint system called AMBER, which can enable the F-15 to carry up to 22 air to air missiles. https://www.flightglobal.com/news/articles/new-wings-on-qatar-f-15s-pave-upgrade-path-for-usaf-446189/
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    I'm not so sure that would be the best idea, considering the circumstances of its ignoble death (massive overpromising from the contractors, massive underestimation of the challenges involved in making a navalized stealth aircraft). IMO, they should have never retired the Intruders for it.
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    Here's some more indepth details on the story and gameplay https://www.dualshockers.com/ace-combat-7-story-screenshots/
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    I'm pretty excited for the Block 3 Superbug. It'll be a fine upgrade for sure, RAM, CFT's, IRST, new engines, and a fancy new tactical datalink software so it can keep up with the Lightnings.
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    The F-35 has seen its first combat sortie. http://www.bbc.com/news/world-middle-east-44210403
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    Judging by the kickstarter numbers, it definitely looks like it'll get funded, and a bit more. It's only been a day or so, and they're $119,654 into a $174,645 goal.
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    The X-32 lost due to multiple shortcomings, the biggest being an inferior lift system to the X-35 (which would lead to hot exhaust being reingested by the intake), failure to iron out issues with making the upper surface of the wings out of a single piece of carbon composite (which would have provided significant weight savings), issues with reaching the top speed of the aircraft and making vertical flight in the same test flight (this meant that Boeing had two different aircraft in testing, the X-32A and X-32B), and a sudden Navy decision to modify low speed manuevring requirements, necessitating a change in planform for the X-32.
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    https://www.animenewsnetwork.com/news/2018-04-25/kenichi-sonoda-project-b.b-anime-confirmed-as-project-bean-bandit/.130815 Kenichi Sonoda is making a new Bean Bandit/Gunsmith Cats anime. I'm surprised that two series that have been dormant for this long got a new project, especially since Sonoda has been tied up working at his sweet shop for the past decade, but I'm quite excited about it.
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    Perhaps Kawamori is beginning to get burned out on Macross? It's still inexplicable just how bad the quality drop was between the first and second half. Maybe he had a stroke or something.
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    If it weren't for the fact that in reality the YF-16 had red instead of orange wings, I'd say there's a strong resemblance to the YF-16 colour scheme.
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    Looks like the F-3 is no more. http://www.defense-aerospace.com/articles-view/release/3/191261/japan-drops-plan-to-develop-own-fighter.html
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    Cline is the epitome of the "Tell, don't show" school of fanfi-I mean, fiction writing.
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    So, the newest Death Stranding trailer just released, and I still don't have a single clue what its about. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't extremely excited to find out though.
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    http://www.ponarseurasia.org/memo/russias-military-modernization-plans-2018-2027 Looks like the Su-57 is encountering difficulties around getting the proper engines.
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    Sensor fusion is the hot new thing in the defence industry. Supposedly, that means the sensors and computers will cut away/automate a lot of the extra work needed on gathering and processing data, leaving the pilot more time to focus on planning and executing the mission.
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    There is every reason to complain about game developers nickel and diming paying consumers, or hooking younger players into virtual gambling. Honestly waiting for a government to finally take notice about how extreme some of this stuff is, and start applying gambling laws to some of these videogames/skinner boxes.
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    On episode 6 of Girls Last Tour, and this show is really something. Melancholic, yet comfy in a way. Incredible audio design as well.
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    I gotta say I have a soft spot for some of these defence industry commercials, a lot of them are slick and well done. I particularly like the BGM in this one.
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    http://www.janes.com/article/75511/germany-declares-preference-for-f-35-to-replace-tornado
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    They deal with Chise's backstory as an orphan in Japan, and they're great in their own right, so I'd recommend it.
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    I follow a couple artists on twitter. https://twitter.com/shoboyuski/media (shoboyuski does a lot of cool reimaginings of Space Battleship Yamato designs, as well as original concepts) https://twitter.com/akimoto_kouzi/media (akimoto_kouzi most recently designed the Flute takedown rifle for Kino no Tabi 2017) https://twitter.com/peter6409 (peter6409 does a lot of aircraft concepts)
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    I found a blog which is translating some interviews from Japanese sources on AC7. http://www.encycstra.net/blog
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    Sadly it seems that so far they're only supporting VR for PS4 owners. I wonder if some smart cookie will find a workaround for PC users though (not that I would know, I'm pretty ignorant when it comes to computer stuff).
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    VR looking pretty slick. I love the hangar walkaround feature already. Getting that up close to my favourite aircraft from the comfort of my couch is a dream come true.
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