For y'all desiring an M1 tank or other crew served weapons system, just a reminder; you'll need someone to either drive or shoot it if you plan on firing while moving. But I suppose if one can afford an M1, then one can also afford the maintainance and personnel to support it. Those things get really crappy fuel milage, by the way.
My choice: a BAR in mint condition.
My choice: a BAR in mint condition.
I'd take a P-47 thunderbolt, because while there may be sexier planes, the Jug tops the list for the most loveable aircraft.
Nothing says "you are screwed" like a jug screaming down at you at 800 km/h with 8x 50 calibers mg's blazing and bazooka rounds flying (yes, the used tube-launch missiles on the Jug).
Ahhh.
But for use more than show, I would have to go with a modern nuke aircraft carrier fully staffed and loaded. I bet one of those is a hundred times more powerful than your average nation.
Nothing says "you are screwed" like a jug screaming down at you at 800 km/h with 8x 50 calibers mg's blazing and bazooka rounds flying (yes, the used tube-launch missiles on the Jug).
Ahhh.
But for use more than show, I would have to go with a modern nuke aircraft carrier fully staffed and loaded. I bet one of those is a hundred times more powerful than your average nation.
An M1A2, without any guns whatsoever, still has a huge potential for causing carnage. Besides, if I want to go solo, I can park it, then move into the gunner's position. Sure, my sustained ROF is going to suck... but what are the cops going to do about it?
I assume the SR-71 is a no smoking area when its on the ground then due to the leaky fuel? 
On second thought, a P-51 Mustang. Fvck yeah. Practical (In regards to some suggestions) and just gorgeous!
On second thought, a P-51 Mustang. Fvck yeah. Practical (In regards to some suggestions) and just gorgeous!
Heh. I pwn j00 all. I live about 10 minutes from the USAF Museum (Dayton, OH). It's got 2 SR-71s, one of them being the SR-71C converted from a YF-12 that is the actual plane holding the official air speed record since the mid 60s. The trophy is in a case beside the plane in the R&D Hangar.
The SR-71 is without a doubt the sexiest plane ever created. Unfortunately, it would be unfeasible for anyone to own one due to the fact they leak like a cracked vase on the ground. Now an XB-70 Valkyire will get you to Mach 3 without leaking out most of its fuel...
The SR-71 burns JP-7 which is similar to kerosene but not really flammable without a catalyst (Oxygen is not a catalyst for JP-7).Originally posted by: Shockwave
I assume the SR-71 is a no smoking area when its on the ground then due to the leaky fuel?
According to my quick research, a SR-71's engine is started with a puff of tetraethyl borane.
EDIT: So, in conclusion, the area under a Blackbird probably isn't a no-smoking zone. There would be no danger of JP-7 igniting. As a matter of fact, it might extinguish that person's cig.
SunnyD
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Can I stand around on the deck too yelling "ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" all the time?Originally posted by: Mookow
You could get Fausto as a crewmemberOriginally posted by: LAUST
A Cutter from the Coast Guard, then head down to the south pacific and be a pirate
Only if you want to risk getting Fausto overexcited.Originally posted by: SunnyD
Can I stand around on the deck too yelling "ARRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRRR" all the time?Originally posted by: Mookow
You could get Fausto as a crewmemberOriginally posted by: LAUST
A Cutter from the Coast Guard, then head down to the south pacific and be a pirate
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F-22, I guess, followed by SU-37, then SU-27, then F-15E. P-51 or Huey if I have to pay to run it.
I had read about the sr71 and originally it was started with a big block buick engine. They used it to get the engine up to speed and than iginted it with something. I'll have to dig the book out see what it said exactly again. later I believe it was started with a machine that was basically a HUGE air compressor. I'll dig it out tomorrow and see what i can find. about the jp 7, I know it has a really high flash point I doubt it'd fire it up, but I'd still stay away with a cigaretteOriginally posted by: TerryMathews
The SR-71 burns JP-7 which is similar to kerosene but not really flammable without a catalyst (Oxygen is not a catalyst for JP-7).Originally posted by: Shockwave
I assume the SR-71 is a no smoking area when its on the ground then due to the leaky fuel?
According to my quick research, a SR-71's engine is started with a puff of tetraethyl borane.
EDIT: So, in conclusion, the area under a Blackbird probably isn't a no-smoking zone. There would be no danger of JP-7 igniting. As a matter of fact, it might extinguish that person's cig.
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one of the documentaries about the sr 71 related a story where a mechanic would put out his matches using jp 7Originally posted by: Fiveohhh
I had read about the sr71 and originally it was started with a big block buick engine. They used it to get the engine up to speed and than iginted it with something. I'll have to dig the book out see what it said exactly again. later I believe it was started with a machine that was basically a HUGE air compressor. I'll dig it out tomorrow and see what i can find. about the jp 7, I know it has a really high flash point I doubt it'd fire it up, but I'd still stay away with a cigaretteOriginally posted by: TerryMathews
The SR-71 burns JP-7 which is similar to kerosene but not really flammable without a catalyst (Oxygen is not a catalyst for JP-7).Originally posted by: Shockwave
I assume the SR-71 is a no smoking area when its on the ground then due to the leaky fuel?
According to my quick research, a SR-71's engine is started with a puff of tetraethyl borane.
EDIT: So, in conclusion, the area under a Blackbird probably isn't a no-smoking zone. There would be no danger of JP-7 igniting. As a matter of fact, it might extinguish that person's cig.
I had read about the sr71 and originally it was started with a big block buick engine. They used it to get the engine up to speed and than iginted it with something probabl the puff of tetraethyl borane. I'll have to dig the book out see what it said exactly again. later I believe it was started with a machine that was basically a HUGE air compressor. I'll dig it out tomorrow and see what i can find. about the jp 7, I know it has a really high flash point I doubt it'd fire it up, but I'd still stay away with a cigaretteOriginally posted by: TerryMathews
The SR-71 burns JP-7 which is similar to kerosene but not really flammable without a catalyst (Oxygen is not a catalyst for JP-7).Originally posted by: Shockwave
I assume the SR-71 is a no smoking area when its on the ground then due to the leaky fuel?
According to my quick research, a SR-71's engine is started with a puff of tetraethyl borane.
EDIT: So, in conclusion, the area under a Blackbird probably isn't a no-smoking zone. There would be no danger of JP-7 igniting. As a matter of fact, it might extinguish that person's cig.
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Don't they get fueled in flight anyways? They leave with little fuel, enough to land if necessary, but then fuel up in flight because of the fuel leakage on the ground. I am pretty sure thats how they work...Originally posted by: TerryMathews
The SR-71 burns JP-7 which is similar to kerosene but not really flammable without a catalyst (Oxygen is not a catalyst for JP-7).Originally posted by: Shockwave
I assume the SR-71 is a no smoking area when its on the ground then due to the leaky fuel?
According to my quick research, a SR-71's engine is started with a puff of tetraethyl borane.
EDIT: So, in conclusion, the area under a Blackbird probably isn't a no-smoking zone. There would be no danger of JP-7 igniting. As a matter of fact, it might extinguish that person's cig.
Actually, what you are describing is an APU cart. It spools the engine turbine to its minimum operating RPM (typically 18%), so that the compressor is operating well enough to allow the jet fuel to ignite properly. AFAIK all jet aircraft utilize APU carts although some planes have the ability to self-start under extreme conditions.Originally posted by: Fiveohhh
I had read about the sr71 and originally it was started with a big block buick engine. They used it to get the engine up to speed and than iginted it with something probabl the puff of tetraethyl borane. I'll have to dig the book out see what it said exactly again. later I believe it was started with a machine that was basically a HUGE air compressor. I'll dig it out tomorrow and see what i can find. about the jp 7, I know it has a really high flash point I doubt it'd fire it up, but I'd still stay away with a cigarette
At one point or another, APUs have used engines from Ford, Chrylser, Buick, and Cadillac. Whoever will make the engine for them at the lowest price that year.
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