Iranian Military Power Vids

[Brett327]

I hate seeing our aircraft flown by other countries especially our enemies.

I don't understand this line of thinking. Do you hate seeing the Aussies and Canadians fly our Hornets? What about the Turks flying our F-16s? Without a hefty export market for some of our military hardware, our own government would not have been able to afford or even produce them. Thirty years ago, the Iranians were our strongest ally in the Middle East and the only thing between the Soviets and all the oil producing states in the Gulf region. Small price to pay, IMO.

Brett

 

[nittany03]

Thirty years ago, the Iranians were our strongest ally in the Middle East and the only thing between the Soviets and all the oil producing states in the Gulf region. Small price to pay, IMO.

Brett

Something many seem to forget. Read Red Storm Rising . . .

 

[Kycntryboy]

I don't understand this line of thinking. Do you hate seeing the Aussies and Canadians fly our Hornets? What about the Turks flying our F-16s? Without a hefty export market for some of our military hardware, our own government would not have been able to afford or even produce them. Thirty years ago, the Iranians were our strongest ally in the Middle East and the only thing between the Soviets and all the oil producing states in the Gulf region. Small price to pay, IMO.

Brett

IMHO Our aircraft are a symbol of American Ingenuity and Pride, I understand that the development of these aircraft is extremely expensive as they grow to be more increasing complicated and it makes sense to share the burden across the board. It seems that the only real airframe we use substantially that was foreign designed was the Harrier (If I am unaware of others please correct me). However allies are only allies while each has something to gain. I am neither Canadian, Aussie nor Turkish and I will never be. I will fight along side of them when they are our allies, if they ever turn I will fight against them as my enemy. I understand that when another country uses a weapon that we created we know the limitations of that system, however the thought/possibility of weapons we create being potentially used against us, does not sit with me well.

V/R
Clay

 

[Brett327]

IMHO Our aircraft are a symbol of American Ingenuity and Pride, I understand that the development of these aircraft is extremely expensive as they grow to be more increasing complicated and it makes sense to share the burden across the board. It seems that the only real airframe we use substantially that was foreign designed was the Harrier (If I am unaware of others please correct me). However allies are only allies while each has something to gain. I am neither Canadian, Aussie nor Turkish and I will never be. I will fight along side of them when they are our allies, if they ever turn I will fight against them as my enemy. I understand that when another country uses a weapon that we created we know the limitations of that system, however the thought/possibility of weapons we create being potentially used against us, does not sit with me well.

V/R
Clay

Well, you're certainly not lacking in the bravado dept. I just don't think you understand the big picture I'm trying to present to you. We market our weapons systems out of necessity, not by choice.

Brett

 

[invertedflyer]

It seems that the only real airframe we use substantially that was foreign designed was the Harrier (If I am unaware of others please correct me).

^^Don't forget the T-45s, BAe gave us a contract for that airframe as well, although they were modified and partially re-designed to be carrier-borne. For the most part its a BAe hawk with beefier landing gear and different placement for the air brake.

 

[Flash]

It seems that the only real airframe we use substantially that was foreign designed was the Harrier (If I am unaware of others please correct me).

V/R
Clay

VH-92 (EH/US101/new Marine One)

UH-145 (Eurocopter 145/new Army Light Utility Helo)

HH-65 (Eurocopter Dauphin/USCG helo)

HU-25 (French Falcon 20/USCG Plane)

HC-144A (CASA CN-235/USCG Plane)

T-6A Texan II (license-built/improved Swiss PC-9)

MH-68 (Augusta A109/USCG Helo)

RQ-2 Pioneer (Israeli UAV)

RQ-5 Hunter (Israeli UAV)

That enough foreign aircraft in US service for you?

 

[nittany03]

That enough foreign aircraft in US service for you?

And let's not forget the Goshawk . . .

 

[Flash]

And let's not forget the Goshawk . . .

Noted in the previous post by InvertedFlyer, to give him credit.........

 

[nittany03]

Note to self . . . read page 1 before posting . . .:dunce_125