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From: pms2@jaguar.uofs.edu
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Subject: Re: Base closings and wild weasels
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Date: 18 Apr 91 16:37:07 GMT
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[18 lines of unnecessary quoted text deleted; context is clear
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	The next generation Wild Weasel (spelled it right this time) supposedly
will be highly automated - i.e., late 1980's technology.  Thus, no need for a 
back seater (this isn't IMHO; _AW&ST_ says/implies it).  The best idea would be
to take the orphaned F-15B/C models (after ATF comes on line), strip them like
they did the F-4's, & rebuild on F-15G lines.  The jamming/radar band ident
task can be automated, thus would need only one person (this is IMHO).

	Also IMHO, the F-15 is about as agile as an F-16 (maybe less, I do not
profess to be an expert on maneuverability), and is more survivable.  F-15's
also have the two engines, which gives them a distinct safety/speed margin.
Mind you, I like the F-16, but I think it'd need _major_ modification - a more
powerful engine, greater wing area (maybe), and a significant bulk-up, armor-
wise (like the CAS version).  Better to go with the "all around/add-it-on-it'll
-fit" plane that seems designed/destined to be a great "weaseler."

All a lot of IMHO, of course!

Peter Stockschlaeder
University of Scranton
pms2@jaguar.uofs.edu
"37 days to graduation....thank God."