GGTharos Posted June 24, 2009 Posted June 24, 2009 Yes, the Air to Air mission component for the F-111 was abandoned - but it was designed with it in mind which is why it has certain performance parameters. [sIGPIC][/sIGPIC] Reminder: SAM = Speed Bump :D I used to play flight sims like you, but then I took a slammer to the knee - Yoda
Scrape Posted June 26, 2009 Author Posted June 26, 2009 I had understood that the design team knew it wouldn't pan out to be a great fighter (a jet that flys well, flys well) especially with such a non-traditional fighter cockpit, but that going through the motions or earning the F designator was money motivated. That the F designation would allow for faster and easier production rather than calling it an attack aircraft. Can't remember where I read that though so... "It's amazing, even at the Formula 1 level how many drivers still think the brakes are for slowing the car down."
CAT_101st Posted June 29, 2009 Posted June 29, 2009 (edited) I hope this will help with the weapons part of any arguments. The book I have does not have any info on the speed capabillitys of the F-111 as it was in the desine phase still. Edited June 29, 2009 by CAT_101st Home built PC Win 10 Pro 64bit, MB ASUS Z170 WS, 6700K, EVGA 1080Ti Hybrid, 32GB DDR4 3200, Thermaltake 120x360 RAD, Custom built A-10C sim pit, TM WARTHOG HOTAS, Cougar MFD's, 3D printed UFC and Saitek rudders. HTC VIVE VR. https://digitalcombatmercenaries.enjin.com/
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