Originally posted by Viper52:
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Low level penetration is passe in todays air combat environment.
The focus now is on medium to high level precision strike.
Perferably stand-off in excess of 100km from target. The usefulness
of a TFR is now moot.
Hmm I respectfully disagree with that...
Droping LGBs or JDAM-like weapons from 15,000 feet is the tactic of
choice against impoverished third-world countries who can't afford
a credible air force and/or a true medium-range SAM system but what
happens if you have to go against a first-rate oponent ? You will
have to go LOW to destroy your targets, therefore I think it is
wise to get an aircraft that can BOTH release PGM from high
altitude AND strike deep below radar coverage if needed.
