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- Feb 19, 2001
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Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
This advertises Raptor B. As stated Raptor A is hidden.Originally posted by: foghorn67
The Raptors have an encrypted data link between each other. One Raptor will fly miles behind with the radar on full active. The others will be off. Once the active Raptor acquires a target, the data is sent to the fire control of the other Raptors. The others won't see it coming. And the activated Raptor goes back to silent.Originally posted by: EagleKeeper
When the radar is activated, the other aircraft can also detect the owner.Originally posted by: 91TTZ
Originally posted by: soydios
wow...those are some...astounding...abilities
example: the F-15 has shot down over 100 aircraft in combat, either in the hands of U.S. or Israeli pilots. Not one has been lost in combat. As a test, one F-22 went up against 6 F-15s. The F-15s never even *saw* the F-22.
Yup, that's the advantage that having a powerful radar, long range missiles, and a low radar cross section will give you.
Best advantage is that the F22 can operate jointly with an AWACS type system to guide it until it can launch.
Stealth only works if one does not yell out that you are hiding in the bushes.
However, if this becomes a predictible strategy, then the opposing forces start looking for/expecting a A/C leading the radar source.
It will also be interesting when you have an opponent hiding in the weeds once they detect the radar signal. ie> Home field advantage and adaptability of tactics.
I am sure that the next time the F22 as a blue force entity comes here to Red Flag, the score card may be different.
Sucks to be the activated Raptor in a real battle doesn't it? =P I guess if you're out of range that's cool, but still....