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I lived in the UK when I was younger, I was about 13 or 14 when I was at RAF Cosford but I was more focused on the air show at the time than the static displays, I don't even recall viewing the TSR.2.  I need to make a trip there when I go back to the UK, it's only 45 mins away from my parent's place.

I visited the National Museum of the USAF in Dayton Ohio in September, a phenomenal place.  Really happy I was able to see the YF-23 in person.  

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Thanks for the great pic, like the TSR-2 itself, the YF-23 still looks like its from an alternate timeline... I've never made it to Cosford, though I have been to Duxford though not for some years. I keep meaning to make a return trip but its sort of the wrong side of London to make it straightforward getting there from where I am.

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That is indeed one of the X-29A's peeking in my shot, I like how they suspended the aircraft from the ceiling and you're able to walk under it, though my photo makes it seem closer than it really was.

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Thom Galactic Diva

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It doesn't have to look pretty, or mean, to work. That being said, get it in someone's sights and it's not going to last long. Converted freighter's aren't made to survive combat, no matter how fully they are converted.

But still, this could start a naval trend. Why spend billions on one massive aircraft carrier when you get a handful of some smaller (and more expendable) ones at a quarter the cost.

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  On 2/11/2025 at 12:39 AM, Thom said:

It doesn't have to look pretty, or mean, to work. That being said, get it in someone's sights and it's not going to last long. Converted freighter's aren't made to survive combat, no matter how fully they are converted.

But still, this could start a naval trend. Why spend billions on one massive aircraft carrier when you get a handful of some smaller (and more expendable) ones at a quarter the cost.

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It can only launch small drones and helicopters.  And I love how their 60% scale UCAVs are just smaller versions of their super duper "stealth fighter."

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505thAirborne BOMBA!

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  On 3/21/2025 at 9:37 PM, Bolt said:

So i guess the next gen fighter is going to be built by Boeing F-47..

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Something about F-47 just doesn't roll off the togue... feels forced. By the time they get this thing airborne & into production, a Gen 7 aircraft will be in the works.

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Eh, don't underestimate the Air Force to put out something custom ordered in a hurry.  Not having to manage multiple sets of armed forces and export partner requirements will let it move a whole lot faster than the F-35 could ever hope to achieve.

Not discounting the Boeing issues, but I have to admit I'm happy seeing something not being handed out to Lockheed for a change.

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  On 3/21/2025 at 9:51 PM, 505thAirborne said:

Something about F-47 just doesn't roll off the togue... feels forced

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Ya, i thought the same thing.

Should be interesting .  Seen so many AI "next gen" fighters already , I'm willing to bet Boeing is gonna throw out something we've already seen. 

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  On 1/3/2025 at 2:36 PM, Model-Junkie said:

I lived in the UK when I was younger, I was about 13 or 14 when I was at RAF Cosford but I was more focused on the air show at the time than the static displays, I don't even recall viewing the TSR.2.  I need to make a trip there when I go back to the UK, it's only 45 mins away from my parent's place.

I visited the National Museum of the USAF in Dayton Ohio in September, a phenomenal place.  Really happy I was able to see the YF-23 in person.  

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And to think that the USAF chose the other model because it was "prettier" than the YF-23.
Which ended up being a bad choice, since its maintenance costs twice as much as the price of the fighter itself.

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I‘m confused why the NGAD contract is going to Boeing. I thought they are Going to develop the F-18 successor for the Navy.

What is Lockheed-Martin supposed to build once all the F-35 are built?

Hopefully Boeing learned from its defeat in the JSF program and designed a beautiful looking jet.

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  On 3/22/2025 at 12:26 AM, Bolt said:

Seen so many AI "next gen" fighters already , I'm willing to bet Boeing is gonna throw out something we've already seen. 

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I typed F-47 Boeing, and these lovely AI renders popped up in the google search. 

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  On 3/22/2025 at 11:38 AM, Scyla said:

I thought they are Going to develop the F-18 successor for the Navy.

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Technically they did; the F/A-18E/F Super Hornet...which they inherited when they bought McDonnell Douglas.

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