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Subject: Re: YF-22 Launches Missiles First
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Date: 19 Dec 90 01:09:23 GMT
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From: Dean Helm <cse.ogi.edu!sequent!dino>



   In the December issue of U.S. NEWS they have an article on the
   YF-23 "Black Widow "  and the YF-22 "Lightning" the next generation
   ATF "Advance tactical Fighter".  These 2 aircraft are in competition
   for a 750 jet contract with the Air Force.

   My question is, can these jets be used in combat? What
   better way to find out how good these jets are than in actual
   combat. Saudi Arabia  would be a real good testing ground on how they
   would fair if a war broke out.

     
    Any comments?