2x F15s vs Eurofighter.....

**Overlag** · 06-21-2005, 08:06 AM

http://scotlandonsunday.scotsman.com...m?id=673262005

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The US pilots intended to pursue the supposedly hapless 'Limey' for several miles and lock their radars on to it for long enough so that if it had been a real dogfight the British jet would have been shot down.

But much to the Americans' surprise, the Eurofighter shook them off, outmanoeuvred them and moved into shooting positions on their tails.

Spyder · 06-21-2005, 10:36 AM

This reminds me of a boxing match I saw a year or so back. Some higher ranked american was boxing a very low ranked australian and was crushing him. Did everything but knock him out. Then he decides to stick out his chin and give the austrialian a free shot. So the aussie reached waaaay back and drilled him, knocked him out. Funniest thing I ever saw.

ir0nside · 06-23-2005, 06:59 PM

F15-E (the version in this encounter) are ground attack fighters with air to ground ordinance, which are over 30 years old. The only natural comparisson for the Eurofighter would be a current generation fighter, such as the F-22.

It is widely accepted that the F-22 has a higher cost/success ratio than any other plane in the world. The F-22 has advanced detection evasion capabilities which keep it out of dogfights, which are already relatively rare in today's modern air battlefield.. and were it to somehow encounter close ranged opposition, with it's design and thrust-vectoring, it would out maneuver any opponents.

There was a huge thread about this on the BF2 forums, and while it sounds very appealing to those with slight feelings of anti-americanism, it isn't very factual or a level comparisson.

Sorry guys.

**Overlag** · 06-23-2005, 07:02 PM

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Originally Posted by ir0nside

F15-E (the version in this encounter) are ground attack fighters with air to ground ordinance, which are over 30 years old. The only natural comparisson for the Eurofighter would be a current generation fighter, such as the F-22.

It is widely accepted that the F-22 has a higher cost/success ratio than any other plane in the world. The F-22 has advanced detection evasion capabilities which keep it out of dogfights, which are already relatively rare in today's modern air battlefield.. and were it to somehow encounter close ranged opposition, with it's design and thrust-vectoring, it would out maneuver any opponents.

There was a huge thread about this on the BF2 forums, and while it sounds very appealing to those with slight feelings of anti-americanism, it isn't very factual or a level comparisson.

Sorry guys.

im supprised someone didnt say that earier really. F15 is almost a "bomber" by todays standards....much like the tomcat. hardly a dogfighter.

and the post wasnt anit-americanism.... if it was i wouldnt be here would i?

Black_V!per · 06-23-2005, 07:04 PM

Ya, what he said, F-22 and all...

*Looks to ir0nside* "Took the words right out of my mouth dude."

Execpt the Anti-Americanism part...

**Overlag** · 06-23-2005, 07:07 PM

is the F22 even operational now?
but then is the Eurofighter even operational now? lol

Black_V!per · 06-23-2005, 07:12 PM

Was the SR-71 operational when it was announced? Why scrap the Commanche if it was a great helo? Look at the F-111, it was in the Golf War, and we didnt even know it existed... Something we never knew... Darn our government, hiding everything from us... Im sure the F-22 has seen combat, but we wont know of it.

**Overlag** · 06-23-2005, 07:18 PM

hehe good point

06-21-2005, 10:36 AM	#2 (permalink)
Spyder Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: MN (Middle of Nowhere, MN) Age: 25 Posts: 996	Re: 2x F15s vs Eurofighter..... This reminds me of a boxing match I saw a year or so back. Some higher ranked american was boxing a very low ranked australian and was crushing him. Did everything but knock him out. Then he decides to stick out his chin and give the austrialian a free shot. So the aussie reached waaaay back and drilled him, knocked him out. Funniest thing I ever saw. __________________ a.k.a. NinjaPirateAssassin Celibacy is not Hereditary. Everybody should believe in something - I believe I'll have another drink. Happiness is like wetting your pants, everyone can see it but only you can feel the warmth. Flying is easy, Just throw yourself at the ground and miss!

06-23-2005, 06:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
ir0nside Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2	Re: 2x F15s vs Eurofighter..... F15-E (the version in this encounter) are ground attack fighters with air to ground ordinance, which are over 30 years old. The only natural comparisson for the Eurofighter would be a current generation fighter, such as the F-22. It is widely accepted that the F-22 has a higher cost/success ratio than any other plane in the world. The F-22 has advanced detection evasion capabilities which keep it out of dogfights, which are already relatively rare in today's modern air battlefield.. and were it to somehow encounter close ranged opposition, with it's design and thrust-vectoring, it would out maneuver any opponents. There was a huge thread about this on the BF2 forums, and while it sounds very appealing to those with slight feelings of anti-americanism, it isn't very factual or a level comparisson. Sorry guys.

06-23-2005, 07:04 PM	#5 (permalink)
Black_V!per Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kingman AZ. Age: 20 Posts: 1,445	Re: 2x F15s vs Eurofighter..... Ya, what he said, F-22 and all... Looks to ir0nside "Took the words right out of my mouth dude." Execpt the Anti-Americanism part... __________________ Start counting, when you reach infinity tell me. If you can read this you've got to much time on your hands.

06-23-2005, 07:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
Overlag Join Date: May 2003 Location: NE Outer London, UK Age: 26 Posts: 1,540	Re: 2x F15s vs Eurofighter..... is the F22 even operational now? but then is the Eurofighter even operational now? lol __________________ From Adam Webb

06-23-2005, 07:12 PM	#7 (permalink)
Black_V!per Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Kingman AZ. Age: 20 Posts: 1,445	Re: 2x F15s vs Eurofighter..... Was the SR-71 operational when it was announced? Why scrap the Commanche if it was a great helo? Look at the F-111, it was in the Golf War, and we didnt even know it existed... Something we never knew... Darn our government, hiding everything from us... Im sure the F-22 has seen combat, but we wont know of it. __________________ Start counting, when you reach infinity tell me. If you can read this you've got to much time on your hands.

06-23-2005, 07:18 PM	#8 (permalink)
Overlag Join Date: May 2003 Location: NE Outer London, UK Age: 26 Posts: 1,540	Re: 2x F15s vs Eurofighter..... hehe good point __________________ From Adam Webb

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