what is better F-22 Raptor or F-35?
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The F-22 is an air superiority fighter, like the F-15C, whereas the F-35 is a multi-role plane, like the F/A-18.  Given that they have different roles, it's hard to say which is "better" (besides the fact the F-35 isn't even in service).\n\nArda is incorrect in saying the F-35 is the first VSTOL plane to achieve supersonic speeds.  For one thing, there are three versions of the F-35:\nCTOL - Conventional Take Off and Landing\nCV - Navalised version of the CTOL\nSTOVL - Short Take Off and Verticle Landing\n\nThe F-35 does not take off in the vertical plane as a Harrier can.\n\nGiven that the F-35 is only to function as an air-superiority plane as a secondary function, the F-22 would be the "better" aircraft.  However, all around, the F-35 would be "better".
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http://www.af.mil or airforce.com
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The V-22 Osprey may look cool, but it is indeed overrated and is at this time, a waste of hard-earned US taxpayers’ money. It is one of the many gold plated fly boy toys being developed by the military-industrial-congressional complex.\n\n1) The Pentagon concluded in Sept  2005 that the V-22 is “operationally suitable” and is “compatible with flight and hangar deck operations.” However the report also provided evidence that in the 17 years since its first flight, the V-22 still does not work and faces many challenges that will get many US servicemembers killed, especially in combat.\n2) The V-22 has been developed for about a quarter century, missing deployment to Bosnia, Afghanistan, and Iraq.\n3) The V-22 explores aerodynamic unknowns because of the combining of helicopter and aircraft capabilities and a transition from helicopter rotors to tilt-props. The danger is illustrated in the fourth crash of the V-22 caused by a vortex ring state.\n4) The maximum descent speed allowed for the V-22 is 800 ft/min (9.1 mph)… to prevent vortex ring state (implying more crashes) from occurring. This speed is too slow and makes the V-22 an easy target in the sky. The VRS (vortex ring state) problem caused by the V-22’s design will be very difficult to solve, if solvable at all.\n5) On March 2006, the V-22 displayed a problem with flight control software when it took off by itself and crashed, losing a wing in the process.\n6) The V-22 has severe downwash, knocking over two Marines in one incident and causing a pilot to hit the water in another.\n7) The V-22 is missing a defensive-gun and personnel hoist. Poorly placed cabin windows prevent crew chiefs from being able to see many potential threats.\n8) The V-22 was not tested for RPGs, which are common weapons used by Al Qaeda and insurgents in Iraq and Afghanistan. Other survivability-related testing has not been done.\n9) One V-22 costs 70 million dollars and billions are still being spent to keep the program running. The money used for a single V-22 can equip an entire division of our warriors with top the line Dragon Skin body armor from Pinnacle Armor Inc. (superior to the Interceptor Body Vest used by US military currently)
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I'd reccomend using a B-17 "Flying Fortress", it's kind of the quintessential WWII bomber.  Wikipedia has some pictures, but if you just do an internet search for B-17, it shouldn't be too hard to find some better ones.\n\nhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/B-17
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The F-16 is an old and somewhat generic piece of crap.  The Mig 29 Foxbat is perhaps the second greatest aerial fighter (after the Raptor) ever built.
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The US Air Force was the first service to get better pay, better housing and better everything for its members. You can't go wrong with the USAF. Had considered it myself when I was 17, but I wanted to be a US Army Ranger. Now, more than 18 years later, I am still here. Now I am a First Sergeant for an armor company of M1A2 SEP Main Battle Tanks.\n Good Luck with your choice. Talk to a recruiter or check out www.af.mil
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i got 22's on my expedition and it runs so much better then the 18's that were on there before.\ni guess it also depends on the vehicle too.
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Kinda depends ob what airplane your'e talking about.\nCessna, Airbus, Boeing, F-14?
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Th Air Force, by far.  Navy, ARmy, Marine Corps- in that order.\nEDWARD< you are incorrect.I actually won a bet on this very question with a squid I used to work with.  We actually added  up every fixed wing and rotary wing aircraft by squadron/unit within each branch- the air force won by over 1000.\n\n\nA RANGER BOY- you are wrong as hell-  The air force still has more aircraft including helicopters- and the Army does not have a SINGLE C-130- they are all air force rides for the Army Dogs.  Hmmm, seems like you would know that if you were a (snicker) a Ranger!  HOOAH!  LACK OF INFORMATION LEADS THE WAY
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The F-22 beat out the F-23. All the other numbers a prototypes of jets that never got the ok on.
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As with any "what is the best" it depends what you want to do.\n\nIf you just want to punch holes in things and you aren't bothered by what the holes do then a 223/5.56x45 will be cheaper to feed than any of the alternatives. The most common of those is the AR-15 and it's many clones... of which I have four.\n\nThe G36 is certainly a more modern and a better design than the AR-15. Sorry to all the old soldiers out there, but it's not a 'great' design, it just works OK.\n\nYou might like to take a look at a Sig556 too. \n\nIf you want to make more noise and have a round that will stop deer reliably then have a look at a 7.62,  the FN-FAL is the world favorite quality 7.62x51 battle rifle, the Sig550 and the Galil (I forget the variant today) are also very good. \n\nI'd go with H&K or Sig.
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Most modern military fighter aircraft can go almost any climb rate. You would need to specify a specific aircraft for me to better assist you.
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believe it or not, the AOD is lighter by 10-15 pounds than the FMX.  the AOD utilizes much newer and lighter materials.
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Why ???\nThe t-55 is a 50 yr. old design ,you'd have to do so much updating it wouldn't even resemble a T-55
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well...FOBs are good for sellers point of view, CPT/CFR are good for buyers point of view.\n\nwhich one you should chose depends on your requirements.
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My favorite animal is the falcon. It can fly and is free. It is also really fast. And it is strong too. IT's also the official animal of the Us Air Force, which I am going to join.
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Lockheed built the SR71 with a maximum speed exceeding Mach 3. My simple mind has a hard time comprehending Mach 3 but Mach 1 = 741 miles per hour. Other SR71 fun facts include this jet flew 33 miles per minute and was faster than a 30-06 bullet. \n\nThe website listed below indicated the SR71 is the fastest air breathing jet. The X-15 was considerably faster (Mach 6.7) but was rocket powered. \n\nTwo great aircraft that engineers, designers, manufacturers, pilots, maintenance crews, and families can be very proud of.