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Eurofighter in anti-drugs operations: http://www.panorama.gi/localnews/headlines.php?action=view_article&article=8830&offset=0

Seems useful: tethered UAV: http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/DT_05_01_2012_p25-448227.xml

In the mean time Lockheed-Martin is spamming the press with a desperate attempt to save the public perception of their boondoggle: http://www.washingtontimes.com/news/2012/may/11/real-consequences-of-delaying-f-35-program/ The only relevant and meaningfull line in this ariticle is the last sentence: Both are consultants to Lockheed Martin, prime contractor for the F-35. Pathetic. The US Navy seems already to have made up its mind about all this: http://www.ainonline.com/aviation-news/ain-defense-perspective/2012-05-11/us-navy-solicits-concepts-super-hornet-successor

Cameron's U-turn nears: http://www.channel4.com/news/u-turn-on-governments-aircraft-carrier-programme

A tragedy indeed.

Well, I once did manage to sink a heavy warship, by flying very low in the Toad armed with ARM missiles. So, I skimmed the sea at about 50-60 meters with the autopilot and launched Kh-58 and then Kh-25. I was killed in the process however.

Pinpointing the cause seems elusive, they now are thinking the extreme flight profile enabled by the F-22 just takes its toll physiologically on the pilots: http://www.aviationweek.com/Article.aspx?id=/article-xml/AW_05_07_2012_p31-454218.xml

It worked, I'm airborne, I'm flying!!! yes!!!! OK, so how do I land ? :D

The Toad is faster than the A-10. That means a lot I do find.

Yes, I'm also an R-Alt J fan. Makes for incredible single player fun!

Nice, I will have a try!

Great, appreciate that!!!

I also must say this DCS: P-51D is absolutely the best virtual flight experience I ever had! Incredible how it flies through the DCS world as if you fly through real air, not to speak about the enthralling sound and the feel of sheer speed! Super!!!

Participate in a quick and dirty airfield attack in your P-51D, joining forces with F-16's and SU-25T's! Your goal is to work on the troops and trucks at the side of the runway. They will be marked by an orange WP marker. You just start in the air. ROE: Let's kick some ass! Try to avoid unhealthy attention from Strela's, Schilka's, angry BMP's and the likes. If you can bring back most of your plane to base, well, it sure beats walking the way home. FT P-51D attack from 3 sides.miz

I thought it was the aerial firefighting brigade! :D

Its just incredible fun; I mixed in an airfield attack with F-16's and SU-25T's, set as my task to take on the soft targets. The fun of a lifetime! Those BMP 2's firing at me while I just fly very low between them and see the bullets fail to catch me! Absolutely super!

I like the loading screen of DCS World, with the F-15C HUD. Sign of things to come?

DCS World is absolutely great, flying the Toad in it is a real joy!

This is really excellent news! I most welcome the Toad in this series!

I agree. I'm not sure how it is with the datalink : do the F-22's have Link-16 receive only, or only radio comms with the F-15's ?

Absolutely superb!!!!

F-22's at Al Dahfra close to Iran: http://www.wired.com/dangerroom/2012/04/armada-masses-near-iran/

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Indeed an issue, that affects also other planes. The AI seams almost invulnerable, with Godlike SA and able to dodge most missiles with ease, except for your AI wingman, who mostly sucks at everything he's doing. Against AI, I now only fire when within the NEZ, that gives the best results. And I almost always need more than one missile hitting the target to get a kill.